By Kristina
Your best friend just got engaged and asked you to stand beside her on the big day as a bridesmaid. Awesome! But now what? Here are some tips to help get you—and that bride—down the aisle in one piece:
- Smile and nod. You need to remember that this day is not about you. This day is all about what the bride wants, so only give your opinion on something if it asked—and even then, be sure to feel out the situation and censor your comments accordingly. Your day will come, and you’ll appreciate this when it’s your turn.
- It’s the Maid of Honor’s job to plan the bridal shower and bachelorette party, but offer to help plan and pay for the events so the MoH isn’t too overwhelmed.
- Make a super awesome emergency kit for the day of the wedding. Not sure what
to include? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. - Be sure your bridesmaid dress is ordered and altered with some time to spare—you never know how many fittings you’re going to need, and it’s best to have time on your side, especially if something goes wrong.
- Always be asking if there’s any way you can help, especially as the big day quickly approaches: confirming hair appointments, picking up/assembling the programs, walking the dog—no task is too small.
- You should not only attend, but also pay close attention at, the rehearsal. That way if anyone has questions on the big day, at least someone will know what’s going on.
- The team of bridesmaids should run all last minute, day-of-wedding errands. If the MoB (Mother of the Bride) has a run in her tights or the Bride needs a Starbuck’s—that’s all you.
- Keep everyone on schedule (to the best of your ability). Before the wedding, the Bride should give you the complete rundown of where you all need to be and when you need to be there, but the day of can get hectic, so just try to keep everyone on course.
- During the reception, you should act as a stand-in hostess while the happy couple are canoodling and mingling their way around. Let people know where the bathrooms and bar are, encourage people to sign the guest book, and let guests know where they can put presents.
Your turn, readers. Did we miss anything on our bridesmaid list? Brides: What are some things you’re going to have your bridesmaids help with? Bridesmaids: What’s the craziest thing you had to do for a bridezilla? Let me know in the comments section, or email me at [email protected].
