Simple Guide to the 6 Major Bridesmaid Duties: Your Role in Making the Big Day Perfect
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Congrats on being selected to be a part of your bestie’s big wedding day! Being a bridesmaid is truly an honor. This is one of the most important days of the bride’s life, and she has specifically requested for you to be a part of it.
Being a bridesmaid is such an important role. It is filled with joy and excitement for your bestie on her big day, but it also comes with a lot of big responsibilities to ensure the perfect wedding.
If you have agreed to be a bridesmaid, now it is time to embrace your bridesmaid duties and make sure everything goes smoothly for the bride!
In this post, we will walk you through the list of essential duties that are part of being a bridesmaid. Some of these duties include helping to choose a wedding dress to providing emotional support on wedding day.
Keeping the bride happy has now become your priority! Let’s find out how to be the perfect bridesmaid.
Bridesmaid Duty #1: Providing Emotional Support to the Bride
If you’ve been asked to be a bridesmaid, I guarantee you already provide emotional support to your bestie on the regular. However, once the wedding planning begins, the wedding planning stress comes in full force.
The bride will need you to be a listening ear and to be there for her throughout the wedding planning process. You are now her source of comfort and encouragement when she feels overwhelmed with the whirlwind that is wedding planning!
She will appreciate everything you do for her, even if it is just providing a shoulder to lean on.
Duty #2: Wedding Dress Shopping
The next bridesmaid duty is to help the bride select her wedding dress. This part is so exciting!
You’ll need to go with the bride to different boutiques and provide honest critiques of each dress she tries on. She will likely get stressed or overwhelmed at this time; another opportunity for you to provide emotional support!
Be careful not to critique too harshly as she is trying on dresses.
This is ultimately her day and her decision to make! Be considerate of her style, even if it is very different from yours.
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Bridesmaid Duty #3: Attend Pre-Wedding Events
As busy as your schedule may be, you’ll now have a few more events to add to your calendar.
You are expected to be present at all pre-wedding events, such as the Engagement Party, Bachelorette Party, and Bridal Shower.
You are also expected to pay for the Bachelorette Party and Bridal Shower along with the other bridesmaids, so make sure that you are financially prepared to do so.
You’ll need to coordinate with the other bridesmaids about planning the Bachelorette Party and Bridal Shower. Make sure that the bride puts you in a group text thread with everyone so that you all have each other’s contact information.
Planning these events are the biggest part of your responsibility as a bridesmaid. Make sure that the payments are evenly split up among the members. There are apps like Split Wise to make sure the payments are even!
Duty #4: Assist with Wedding Planning
Being a bridesmaid may sometimes mean helping with wedding planning.
This could be especially prevalent if you have planned a wedding of your own or if you have helped plan someone else’s wedding.
You may be asked to assist with DIY decorations or projects, helping to search or book vendors, or even something like addressing invitations.
Remember, you can say no to this, but do so kindly and make sure you help out when you are able.
Duty #5: Other Financial Responsibilities
You will need to pay for your own bridesmaid dress – be prepared for that.
The bride is expected to pay for the bridesmaid bouquets.
You will need to pay for your own hair and makeup to be professionally done if you want that service.
The bride is expected to pay for hair or makeup if she is requiring bridesmaids to get the service.
The bride is expected to pay for any “must-haves”, such as a specific piece of jewelry she wants you to wear.
Duty #6: Support the Bride & Keep Her Hydrated
Wedding day is finally here! Your role as bridesmaid today is to assist the bride.
Make sure you arrive on time to your scheduled hair and makeup appointments, help the bride get dressed, and make sure she has everything she needs for her big day.
It is also super important to keep the bride calm during this time. Keep her focused and try to keep her from getting anxious.
Help out with any last minute details or things that may possibly go awry on wedding day.
It is your responsibility to ensure that the bride has the most amazing wedding day! Now is the time to stand by her side.
It is very easy to forget to eat or drink on wedding day. Keep yourself and the bride well-fed and hydrated all day long. You both need the energy!
Nobody wants to see a hangry bride!
Overall, your number one role as a bridesmaid is to support the bride. You’ll need to support her emotionally and physically support her with wedding planning.
Your goal as a bridesmaid is to make sure that the bride has a perfect wedding day! You’ll create amazing memories throughout this process.
By understanding your duties as a bridesmaid, you’ll play a crucial part in the most special day of the bride’s life!
Are You A Bride?
Be sure to read my post, 7 Best Tips to Choose Your Bridal Party For A No-Drama Wedding!
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