Rule #1: Keep costs down.
When choosing a dress and accessories for your bridesmaids to wear, be considerate of the cost of the dress and whether the dress is affordable for the ladies you have chosen.
Rule #2: Pick out a flattering dress.
Consider a dress that is flattering to the body types of your bridesmaids.
Rule #3: Communicate (with Specificity).
If you expect your bridesmaids to tackle certain
tasks, be specific. Communicate your wishes in advance and explain what
you’d like them to do. F
Rule #4: Select a neutral-toned shoe.
Do you know what color shoes your bridesmaids want to
wear? The color shoes she already has. In her closet. Let your
bridesmaids use their best judgment with a shoe that’s comfortable for
them (and probably is already a favorite pair in their closet). For
example, every girl has a pair of black heels (or flats). Keep it
simple and tell ‘em to wear any shoe in a color that works with the
dress. They’ll be so happy you did.
Rule #5: Nix any wedding talk on girls’ night.
You may have cake tiers and wedding hairstyles on
your mind 24/7, but your bridesmaids are likely not obsessing over your
big day. So, keep the wedding chatter to a minimum whenever possible –
and, nix any and all wedding talk on girls’ night (unless they ask
first). It’ll keep you focused on having fun (and keep you sane, too).
Rule #6: Give her a gift she’ll love to use / wear.
A bridesmaid gift is a token of your appreciation and
a way to say thank you for being there for you. Giving a gift is a
customary way to say thanks and means most when the gift has meaning or
is custom-suited to her individual style.
Rule #7: Have food available on the day of the wedding.
Some weddings begin at the crack of dawn with mimosas
and hair appointments and last well into the night. Keep your
bridesmaids happy by keeping them energized with food and drink
available throughout the day. Typically for weddings, I will provide the wedding party with sandwich wheels from Publix along with fruit platters.
Rule #8: Give her a wedding-day itinerary ahead of time.
For the wedding festivities, have a plan in writing
to keep the timeline organized. Let bridesmaids know where the
rehearsal will be held, when, and what is planned afterward (such as
dinner or brunch), along with the wedding time and location, a map, and
cell phone numbers in case she needs to get in touch with you or a
vendor.
Rule #9: Say thank you. Many, many times.
Simple as that.
Rule #10: Never, ever, ever be a bridezilla…
… because lunatic isn’t a shade that looks good on anyone. Also, being happy is contagious and a happy bride equals happy bridesmaids.
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