Bridesmaids
Becoming a bridesmaid comes with responsibilities and expectations. It is a great honour to be asked to be a bridesmaid
and one that should not be taken lightly.
The Bridesmaids can accompany the bride when she shops for her wedding gown as long as the bridal party is not too large
when only the Maid of Honour might attend. The Bride and the Bridesmaids' choose the bridesmaids' dresses, accessories,
shoes and jewellery. It is important to be mindful of everyone's body shape and be prepared to compromise. This may be
a time consuming and expensive operation. Who pays for what will be a big question with each situation being unique.
Be sure each person is aware of what commitment is expected before committing. Make-up and hair expenses are usually
paid by the Bridesmaids but this is not the case at all times.
BRIDESMAIDS' MAIN ROLES:
* help address the wedding invitations
* assist in creating the wedding favours
* the Maid of Honour with the Bridesmaids, will plan the bridal shower, hen's party
* help coordinate the out-of-town guests, arrange transportation and accommodation
* collect the gifts and envelopes at the wedding reception and make sure they are safe
* they will make sure you have something to eat, get plenty of rest and take over where Mum left off
ROLE OF THE MAID OF HONOUR:
The Maid Of Honour's role is to assist the bride wherever needed, in the planning leading up to the wedding day and be a
support wherever possible,
* arranges the date for the bridemaid's dress fittings
* attends all pre-wedding parties
* hosts the bridal shower
*
hosts the hen's night
* tries to keep the bride stress-free on the wedding day
* help arranging the bride's
gown and veil
* holds the brides bouquet during the wedding ceremony
* acts as a witness to the signing of the marriage certificate
* if there is a welcoming line, stands next to the groom to receive the guests
* helps the bride bustle her train and remove her head piece
* helps the bride change for the honeymoon
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