Bridesmaid
Planning
 After receiving the honor from
your friend to be a Bridesmaid or Maid of Honor in her wedding, planning will become one
of both excitement and time management. You will become more and more busy as the wedding
approaches. A bridesmaid that plans ahead will enjoy the experience much more than one who
will stress at the last minute preparations including getting things ordered, picked up,
sent out, brought in and just right!
During the planning
of the wedding, it can be very helpful for both your budget and the
bridesmaids to think about different things you can do to save money and
the earth while still having an amazing wedding. Click
here to learn more!
Bridesmaid 101 will aid in this planning process
through helping you manage your time including listing the order of events and actions of
what "is" and "may be" expected of you. Much of your timing depends on
the span of time between the engagement and wedding. A great idea is to purchase a
calendar (if not already using one) that gives you space to write down the important
events and tasks.
I. Planning
1.Does the bride need help with
the following:
 Finding
a place for the wedding
Flowers
Theme
for the wedding
Invitations
(picking them out and addressing them)
Decorations
Food
and Beverage
Seating
arrangement
Who to
invite
Purchase
Maid-of-Honor and Bridesmaid gifts
Purchase
Bachelorette Party
and Bridal Shower
gifts
2. Bridesmaid Dress and Wedding Dress
Going with the bride to pick out the dresses.
Attending
all her fittings to give her feedback
Going
to all your fittings - make sure to do this as early as possible
Picking
up your dress, trying it on and inspecting it for any flaws
II. Wedding Shower
Pre-Shower
Make sure you purchase your bridal favors from
All In
One Fun Favors
Do you have a dress for the event
Are
you going to bring a gift and what will it be? "You can always
purchase cute
lingerie for her wedding night or honeymoon"
Theme?
Decorations
(make sure to order and pick up in enough time)
Games
to play
Break
down responsibilities between bridesmaids to make it easier on yourself.
Check
out the DJ Chef
and learn to cook yummy dishes while he spins some great tunes.
You
could also hire legendary
DJ Richard Blade to host your party and play his great tunes.
During Shower
Arrive early to help set up if necessary
Give
an informal toast or roast if you would like
Collect
bows from presents for creating the rehearsal dinner Bridal Bouquet
Write
down who gave what presents to the bride
Help
clean up
III Bachelorette Party
Pre Party
When and Where will it be. If in
Vegas check out
VIP Vegas
Connections!
Another great idea is going to pole or
exotic dance lessons -
Click here for more info!
Click here for help with your
makeup.
How
will you and the others get there (If in New York, check out MetroLimousineService.com)
Communicate
with the other girls at all times when planning as early as possible
Decorations
Games and Entertainment
If in
California check out LaBare Hollywood for
some Hot Male Entertainment!
Pick
out a cute outfit for the evening or event
Call
ahead of time for wherever you are having the party
Help
Maid of Honor with collecting money if all girls are chipping in
The Party
Arrive early to help decorate
Re-confirm
reservations
Make
sure no-one gets out of hand if alcohol is present
Help
clean up after party
Protect
the bride from leachy men :)
Help
participate in games played
IV Rehearsal Dinner
The bride may need help in planning where and when
to plan the dinner
Do you
have a dress?
Arrive
early to help set up and decorate
Give
an informal toast
Help
clean up if needed
V. Wedding
Make sure you have all your makeup, dress and shoes.
Click here for help with your
makeup.
Arrive
early for pictures and support for your friend
Bring
gift (unless mailing or having it shipped)
Direct
guests to their seat
After
ceremony, meet and greet guests (as well as if you bring a boyfriend or your husband)
Make
sure the bride and groom eat during the wedding
Bring
your Wedding Speech or Toast if you are the Maid
of Honor, bridesmaid, and/or sister who would like to say a few words.
Help
clean up (if needed) after the wedding
Offer
to drive bride and groom to the airport if they are going and leaving for their honeymoon
right after.
All in all, make sure you and the bride have a rockin
time throughout the whole wedding process since it is a very special time for the both of
you :)
Let us know if you have any other ideas we left out
that you would like to see added to Bridesmaid Planning
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