Calling all Bridesmaids!

A bridesmaid has many duties to the bride in the lead-up to the wedding – even more so for the Chief Bridesmaid or Maid of Honour.

The bride’s head will be full of things that need doing, deadlines, budgets, colours, dresses…the list is endless.  So, if you are a bridesmaid, you can play a big part in helping to keep the bride calm and organised in preparation for her wedding day.

First up, act like a bride yourself and know what needs to be sorted.  This usually means that save the date cards will need to be one of the first things that are organised, so that everyone is informed of the intended wedding date and can make sure that they keep it free.

Next up, ask the bride what you can do to make her life easier.  She won’t want you to make decisions for her, but phoning round and getting quotes on her behalf will be a huge weight off her shoulder.  Offer to go with her to any appointments and view potential venues, dresses, accessories and anything else that she can think of – especially if the groom-to-be is unable to make any appointments.

One the save the date cards are in the bag and people know when and where the wedding is going to be, you can get on with the very important task of organising a hen do!  Take hints from the bride, speak to the other girls who will be taking part and organise something truly memorable.