80 Days

One of the many questions Rob and I got peppered with when we got engaged was about our wedding party. I put the questions off, and I took my time really deciding who I knew would be a wonderful bridesmaid and that I would love to stand next to me on my big day. One of my married friends gave me advice about picking bridesmaids and it really stuck with me and is a reason that I really took my time to decide. She said that in the year(s) leading up to your wedding, your life and friends will change, wait until you have about a year to go before your wedding to ask your bridesmaids to make sure you get exactly who you want standing by your side.

What? You'd like to meet these amazing girlies? Well, why didn't you say so! 

MOH S 

MOH S is Rob's sister and we actually went to the same high school and were in the same graduating class. We actually did not hang out with the same group of classmates, so we didn't really know each other, but by the end of our senior year, we were calling each other at night to plan matching outfits for the next school day. (We still sometimes match now and not on purpose! We just have similar tastes).  Funny how these things work out! 

Bridesmaid S 

Bridesmaid S is Rob's sister and I have literally been able to watch her grow up, and I feel that as she grows into a mature young lady, we keep getting closer. She is the one I know will keep all of us in stitches the day of the wedding!

 Bridesmaid C

 Bridesmaid C is a close friend of both Rob and I. Rob and  Bridesmaid C met when Rob taught her in the marching band ( Bridesmaid C and I are also the same age!) and then the next year she and I met when she came back as staff! She's a sweetheart all the way!

 Bridesmaid A

 Bridesmaid A is my cousin. We started talking when our moms (they are first cousins) introduced us through the magic of facebook. We started talking at first about schooling, we're both going for education, and then as our conversations have broadened, so has our friendship.

How far in advance did you ask you bridesmaids? Did you wait to decide? Or did you ask them soon after the engagement?