When deciding on the best time to ask your loved ones to be your bridesmaids, the best thing to do is take your time. Marinaj Banquets and Events reveals that one of the biggest mistakes brides make is choosing their bridesmaids too early and having to make changes later on. Sure, wedding planning is exciting and you want to jump in with all your besties right beside you. However, sitting down with your partner first is key. Decide on things like a budget and an approximate timeline, and give the green light on each other's wedding party picks before you include anyone else in the planning process. Brides suggests asking someone to be a bridesmaid anywhere between eight months to a year before you say "I do." This way, they have enough time to decide whether or not they can take on such a big commitment.

Remember that there is always the possibility one of your besties will say no to your bridesmaid proposal. Maybe they can't make your wedding date, or they aren't in a place to participate on that level financially or emotionally. Try not to take it too personally — being a bridesmaid can cost a small fortune, not to mention the amount of time and energy that it requires. Not only do your bridesmaids provide support at the wedding, but at all the events leading up to your big day, most of which they had a hand in planning.