How many bridesmaids are too many

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Well I have had 2 bridesmaids drop out of the wedding do to a pregnancy...   so this should help out in the planning now with the groomsmen..

Writing out of concern..

I have asked 8 people to be a bridesmaid.  These 8 girls I talk to almost every day.  Is 8 really too many?  On the other hand he only has 6 groomsmen.  Do I just have the other two walk by themselves?