All EIGHT of my Bridesmaids -

A lot of people have looked at me like I'm insane when I've told them that I am going to have 8 wedding attendants. Common questions I receive are: How are they all going to fit up there with you? Does Ben have that many? How you fit all of them at the head table? Do they all have different dresses? How can you afford that many bridesmaids' gifts?

Honestly, the number of bridesmaids I have is not about who will fit where, how much things will cost, or even if Ben will have the same number of attendants (frankly, I don't really care). Truth be told, I only chose 5 bridesmaids initially because I was trying to keep the "round" number and make things easier for planning purposes. But as I started the planning process, it was obvious that there was a void in my heart - and my wedding party. So I ended up asking 3 more of my best girls.

My attendant list is as follows:
(*I think it's important for me to note that aside from my Man and Maid of Honors, my attendants are not "ranked" by importance. They are all equally special to me, which is why I chose them.)

     Man of honor: Michael Helms

     Maid of honor: Mercedes Bartlett
 Bridesmaid: Shelby Eagan Bridesmaid: Crystal Landers Bridesmaid: Ally Richardson

 Bridesmaid: Stacey Butts

 Bridesmaid: Jessica Shook (Soon to be Gerry!!!)
     Bridesmaid: Hannah Stears