Yay! You’re a bridesmaid! If you’re going
to outshine the others and become the best bridesmaid ever, you’ll need a few
handy tips to help you up your game. Thankfully, House of Fraser is on hand to
show you how to be a good bridesmaid:
1.
Wear the dress
It doesn’t matter if it’s bright yellow
with purple zig zags or a pink blancmange, if the bride likes it, so do you.
She’s stressed enough arranging everything from photographers to wedding car,
so the last thing she needs is you moaning about your bridesmaid dress.
That doesn’t mean you can’t have an opinion
— you just need to consider how you say it. Constructive criticism will always
go down better than a full-on rant.
2.
Commit fully
There’s more to being a bridesmaid than
wearing a pretty dress. As well as being there for the panicked 3am phone
calls, you’ll attend rehearsals, help arrange the hen night and keep the bride
calm throughout. If you can’t commit fully, you should kindly decline — you
don’t want to be known as the bridesmaid that can’t be bothered, after all.
3.
Save in advance
Depending on how generous the bride-to-be
is, being a bridesmaid can be really expensive. Not only will you need spends
for the hen night, you’ll have to fork out for a wedding present — and
potentially pay for your dress, shoes, bag, makeup and hair too!
Remember, the bride and groom are shelling
out for the WHOLE wedding. Often, the first thing to be scrapped off the budget
when money is tight is the non-essential accessories, so don’t be offended if
you’re asked to pay for your own jewellery.
4.
Socialise
Bridesmaids can come from all walks of
life, from school friends to family and work colleagues. As a bridesmaid, you naturally
won’t be surrounded by people you know. To enjoy the experience more, and make
life easier for the bride, try to get to know the others — you never know, you
might make a friend for life!
5.
Throw a hen party to remember
One of you main jobs as a bridesmaid is to
throw a hen party the bride will remember for all the right reasons. Before you
book the stripper, decide whether it’s what she really wants. From spa days to
paintballing, there’s a range of options to choose from, so pick something that
matches her tastes.
6.
Be prepared
Even with the best preparations in the
world, things will go wrong. Whether it’s a blister from a rubbing heel or a
snapped dress strap, you’ll be prepared for anything if you pack your handbag
with tissues, safety pins, hair clips, plasters and other essentials.
7.
Keep the peace
Put bridesmaids in a group chat and the
drama will almost definitely unfold. Tension between bridesmaids is not
uncommon but, if allowed to bubble over, it could become more than a simple
disagreement. You can prevent this by acting as a peacekeeper to avoid mutiny
in the ranks.
1 comments:
These are all good tips. I'd especially be careful to have funds set aside for your friends' weddings and related activities, gifts, etc. You may feel bad many years later if you couldn't participate.
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