Some questions you may ask yourself are whether you want a large or small wedding party. I once stood up at a wedding that had eleven bridesmaids and twelve groomsmen. I thought it was a little excessive. Everything the bride was chaotic. He had girls arriving late to his house, the other never showed up, while another was wearing the wrong shoes. My husband and I decided we didn't want a big wedding party. I decided to opt for family only; while he opted for the kids he grew up with. You as a bride will want to be able to count on your bridesmaids. They should be there for you every step of the way until marriage. I was lucky enough to have such an amazing group of girls. As much as I tried not to be a bridezilla, they were there for my very few moments of panic