Congratulations!
Not only is one of your family members or closest friends tying the knot, but they have chosen to include you in the celebrations and make you one of the bridal party members. You now have an official role as a bridesmaid, so what do you do?
Your Guide to Being a Top-Notch Bridesmaid
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Logistics
The first thing you need to do is confirm the wedding date and where it is happening. If you can see anything that might stop you from attending, you need to let the bride know as soon as possible so they can make alternative arrangements. Once you know you can do it, you need to get in touch with other guests to make sure everyone knows their roles and responsibilities when it comes to the engagement parties, hen parties, and the big day itself.
Helping out the bride
As a bridesmaid, your main responsibility will be helping out the bride. What you will be expected to do depends entirely on how big the wedding is and how much practical help the bride needs. We can guarantee that you will need to support the bride emotionally – getting married and planning a wedding might be the most exciting things, but it can be one of the most stressful events in a person’s life. That is why they have called you to be a bridesmaid. It’s also often why many brides-to-be consider getting bridesmaid proposal gifts for each of the people they have chosen, as a way to recognise the importance of the role they’ve undertaken.
The bride may ask you to go with her to pick out the wedding dress and perhaps look at things like flowers and decorations for the venue. If she does any DIY bits herself, she might ask you to get crafty and help her out. Other tasks she may delegate to you include addressing envelopes, keeping track of who has confirmed their attendance, and so on.
The hen party
Another key role of a bridesmaid is to organise and host the hen party. Find out what the bride wants and doesn’t want, and get in touch with the people she wants there. What you do for a hen party depends entirely on the bride – some like to book large hen party houses and have a weekend of drinks, food, fun, and games. Others prefer to book a wild trip abroad, and some like a few drinks in the local bar. Other options include a day doing an activity such as cocktail making or a spa day.
For bridesmaids planning an unforgettable hen do, a mobile cocktail masterclass is a really fun idea compared to a standard night out. Choose one that is designed especially for hen parties and have them come to you. That way, you, the bride and the rest of the hen party can focus on laughter, connection, and making memories whilst practising your mixology skills. Have a look at Hen Party Cocktails as they have availability all across the UK. I think you’ll find that it’s a stylish and stress-free option for hen do celebrations, big or small.
The big day
The wedding day itself is crucial for the bridesmaids. Generally, the bridesmaids help the bride to get ready and walk down the aisle before her. You also may be called upon to help fix her hair, find her lipstick or perfume, hold her dress, carry her bouquet, and so on. Some brides ask their chief bridesmaid to be a witness during the signing of the certificate as well.
Enjoy yourself
There will almost certainly be tears and tantrums and highs and lows when you are a bridesmaid. However, it is also one of the most rewarding and fun experiences. While there are no set rules on how to be the perfect bridesmaid, being a good friend to her means you’re on the right track.
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