11/11/11

Bridesmaid 101

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Tomorrow I will be a bridesmaid in a wedding. One of my best friends Trisha is going to be married! I am very honored that she asked me to be a bridesmaid, it is the first time I have been one! Seeing the actions of a couple others, who were asked to be bridesmaids, I have realized that there are some people out there who desperately need advice on how to be a good bridesmaid. I have narrowed it down to 5 main things to remember.

1) Compliment the bride constantly. We all have our insecurities and on her wedding day and during the planning, the bride should not be focusing on them.

2) When you agree to be in wedding, be aware that you are also committing to buy your dress and other necessities. My bride choose a dress that was definitely cheaper than I thought it would be, but two bridesmaids did nothing but complain about the cost.

3) Be supportive. The bride is making a lot of decisions about what she wants HER wedding to be like, do not insult her decisions.

4) When the bride takes you to try on the dresses she has narrowed down to for the bridesmaids, pick the one you like the best and endorse it. Do not tell her you hate them all and then start trying on other dresses. Remember it is her wedding not yours.

5) Do everything you can to make this easier for the bride. This is a stressful process making all the decisions, dealing with complainers, and getting everything done for the big day.

What are your wedding experiences?

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15 comments:

  1. UnknownNovember 11, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Great post! Good tips.
    Congrats to your friend and have a blast!

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  2. a!k0November 11, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Those are some amazing tips :) I got to be a bridesmaid to my bestie last July and I was pretty sad I didn't get to help her decide on things (there was 8 of us!) because we live far apart. Yet I am grateful she still want me in her wedding :) I hope you have a good time at your friend's wedding!!

    x0x0

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  3. Bravoe RunwayNovember 11, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    I've never been a bridesmaid so I think you did a great job outlining your top 5 tips! I hope we'll get to see pictures!

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  4. Elle SeesNovember 11, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    i've been a bridesmaid twice...for the same person. eep.

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  5. ShutterbugNovember 11, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    I've never been a part of a wedding party before... those are some great tips! Have fun at the wedding! :)

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  6. Shop N' ChompNovember 11, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Congrats to your friend! Not counting my own, I haven't had any wedding experience. I'm helping my bestie plan hers now so your tips will definitely come in handy! Have fun tomorrow =D

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  7. welldressedmakerNovember 11, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    these are really great tips! Congratulations to your friend! I've never been a bridesmaid, actually-- most of my bffs are still unmarried!

    have a yummy Friday!
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  8. Tamra {ever swoon}November 11, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    I've been a bridesmaid over 10 times and I agree with all your tips! Have a wonderful time this weekend. It is so special to be standing next to your bestie on her big day. :)

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  9. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFENovember 11, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Oh I've been a bridesmaid many times and I so agree with you! Have a wonderful time this weekend, sweetie. And congrats to your friend! :) xoxo

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  11. BonnieNovember 11, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Yay for bridesmaid love! That is so exciting. I'm sure that you will look gorgeous. I have never been a bridesmaid. I suck.

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  12. JessieNovember 11, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    All great tips! Congratulations to your friend! Your friend is lucky to have you as her bridesmaid because you are so thoughtful and considerate!

    Have fun at the wedding tomorrow!

    Jessie
    www.mixandchic.com

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  13. Style With KNovember 11, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    this post is so fresh and cool! I've never being bridesmaid but I will keep all that in my mental box for later = )


    kisses from La Mode En Rose = )

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  14. Punctuation MarkNovember 11, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    never been a bridesmaid... i'm fine with it because it's a huge responsibility... i guess i'm missing tat gene.... ha! have a great weekend!

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  15. CarrieNovember 11, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    I've never been a bridesmaid. I've never even to a wedding that I can at least remember. But I would love to be a bridesmaid someday. It would be really fun. Thanks for tips. I shall remember this for future references.

    :)
    Carrie
    http://readmylifeascarrie.blogspot.com/

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