Years go by, you grow up, you become an adult with many responsibilities, you have a job and a house to take care of, and some old friends might even have a partner they decide to spend their life with.
Adulthood is overwhelming sometimes, but love is what makes life exciting, so receiving a proposal to be a bridesmaid for your best friend on her big day should be fulfilling, as you may feel appreciated and ready to take a break from the ordinary.
Visualizing a bride with her bridesmaids by her side with matching dresses is picturesque, but besides the aesthetics, you should know that being a maid of honor is a commitment, and there are some duties you should take into consideration to help the bride create her dream wedding.
So, if you are a bridesmaid-to-be, here is the ultimate guide to help the bride make the most of her big day:
Pre-wedding Preparations and Events
Before the wedding, there will be a few events where you can honor the bride and prepare for her big day. For instance, these are some great ideas for pre-wedding parties where you could help with the preparations:
- Engagement party: This event is usually planned to announce the wedding in advance, where the groom and the bride invite their friends and families to enjoy some music, a great lunch or dinner and party to celebrate the upcoming big day.
- Bachelorette party: this girls-only party is usually organized by the bridesmaids as a surprise for the bride-to-be. You can go clubbing, have a fun dinner night out, or host a party at your house where you can express yourself freely.
- Rehearsal dinner: this dinner is usually organized the night before the wedding, where family and close friends gather to toast the groom and the bride and let go of stress and other thoughts, promoting a relaxing and cozy atmosphere.
Help the Bride Choose Your Dresses
One of the most important aspects of a wedding is the bride’s dress. You can help her find the right one, go with her to try some in special boutiques and support her decision sincerely.
Saying yes to the bride’s dress is exciting, but it’s also important to find the perfect bridesmaids dresses for a visually pleasing picture of you together with your best friends.
You can choose a color that matches the theme of the wedding, and you can decide whether to wear the same dress or opt for the same style but in different hues to create a beautiful image and blend it with the wedding background tones.
Also, you can choose some comfortable shoes, and decide if you are going to wear some classic heels or go for modernism and ultra-comfort with simple sneakers.
Help with the DIY Projects
Preparing for a wedding can be very stressful, but many couples decide to add their personal touch with some DIY projects for the décor. So, as a bridesmaid, you could help the bride and the groom to achieve their goal and create a pleasing and unique aesthetic.
You could decorate with flower arrangements on the ceremony chairs for the guests, create a unique handwritten guest book, DIY the wedding arch with flowers and natural elements, create centerpieces for the tables, build a photo booth, and arrange the lights to create a fairytale-like atmosphere.
Come Up with Suggestions for the Big Day
Keep in mind that your opinion matters. The bride will most likely be ready to hear your thoughts, so communication is crucial to ensure that she will have the wedding of her dreams.
To make things easier, you can create a WhatsApp group with the other bridesmaids and the bride, where you can all share ideas and suggestions and provide emotional support when needed.
Book Pampering in Advance
Nails, hair, make-up, waxing, and facials are all essential for the bride and bridesmaid. You all want to look your best for the big day, so make sure you find a trustworthy professional salon where you can book pampering in advance.
You can discuss special requests with the bride, as maybe she would like you to have the same make-up or nail colors because, after all, details can really make a difference.
Pack the Essentials
Your role during the wedding is to make sure everything goes as planned, and the bride looks flawless. So, to prevent a complete disaster and be ready for emergencies, it would be best to pack some items that could really help the bride.
For instance, you can bring with you some makeup to refresh, bobby pins for the hair, a perfume bottle, a stain remover, hairspray, deodorant, Q-Tips, tampons, some eye drops, and finally, a supportive attitude, and your best dance moves.
Provide Emotional Support
The bride can get very emotional during her wedding, and it’s understandable, as it’s one of the most important days in their life. She might get easily stressed, but fortunately, you are there to provide emotional support.
Reassure your best friend that everything will be perfect, and when you see that things get a little bit out of control, take over the role of bridesmaid and try to find quick solutions.
Have Fun!
Last but surely not least, don’t forget to have fun! The bride would love to see you enjoying the day as well, so take with you the biggest smile and the best dance moves for an unforgettable night.
The Bottom Line
We hope this article encourages you to take your role as a bridesmaid seriously, and help your best friend enjoy her dream wedding. Come up with ideas, communicate openly and make sure everything goes as planned, and even if something doesn’t go perfectly, turn it into a funny scenario you can all laugh about.
