Here are the top 20 duties you might consider asking of your bridesmaids to help ensure your wedding planning and day go smoothly.
1. Attend Pre-Wedding Events: Participate in bridal showers, hen parties, and any other pre-wedding celebrations.
2. Dress Fittings: Attend dress fittings and help with selecting bridesmaid dresses.
3. Assist With Planning: Help with planning and organising wedding-related events, such as the bridal shower or henparty.
4. Budget Management: Contribute to the costs associated with their attire, travel, and any events they are involved in.
5. Emotional Support: Provide emotional support and encouragement throughout the planning process.
6. Help With DIY Projects: Assist with any DIY projects, such as creating decorations or wedding favours.
7. Co-ordinate With Vendors: Help communicate with vendors and ensure everyone is on the same page.
8. Manage Guest List: Assist with compiling and managing the guest list, including RSVPs.
9. Plan The Hen Party: Take the lead in planning a fun and memorable bachelorette party.
10. Rehearsal Attendance: Attend the wedding rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.
11. Day-of Co-ordination: Help co-ordinate logistics on the wedding day, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
12. Dress Assistance: Help the bride get dressed and ensure her dress is perfect before the ceremony.
13. Hold The Bouquet: Hold the bride’s bouquet during the ceremony and for photos.
14. Support During The Ceremony: Stand by the bride’s side during the ceremony and assist as needed.
15. Guest Interaction: Help greet guests and ensure they feel welcomed at the reception.
16. Social Media Management: Capture candid moments and help manage social media posts during the event.
17. Emergency Kit: Prepare and carry an emergency kit with essentials like safety pins, make-up, and snacks.
18. Dance Floor Support: Encourage guests to hit the dance floor and help keep the energy up during the reception.
19. Post-Wedding Help: Assist with packing up gifts and personal items at the end of the night.
20. Be a Positive Presence: Maintain a positive attitude and be a source of joy and support throughout the entire process.
If any of your leading leading appear to be in doubt about their bridesmaids duties and what agreeing to take on this role means, hopefully this list will help.
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