Your bridal party. It’s like your Top 8 but in real life! These people have already been with you and your future betrothed through good times and bad so it’s only fitting that they stand up with you during your ceremony!
Today, we want to talk to you about your bridesmaids!
Choosing your bridesmaids can be fun and/or difficult! They will be in your wedding photos forever, eventually celebrating your bachelorette party with you, and spending money on one-time-use dresses! Yay!
How do you choose your bridesmaids?
Each member of your bridal party should fall into one of these categories:
BFF4Life or a relative or your fiancé’s relative
Whether you are bonded by friendship or blood, each bridesmaid should be someone that will be your friend forever!
Remember these tips
Traditionally, the bridal party will have an even number of bridesmaids and groomsmen but you do you! Don’t worry about the numbers, it’s the people that count 😉
It’s a two way street! Each of your ladies should care about you as much as you care about them!
You should have at least one bridesmaid who is good at planning, understands the significance and honor of being a bridesmaid, and supports you!
Ultimately, your decision is up to you. You may feel pressure from expectant friends or because of family obligations but remember, you’re the bride on your wedding day. If you’re not happy, no one’s happy!
Being a bridesmaid is an honor! We love standing near you at the altar, holding pretty bouquets, getting to eat first, and being in pictures that will be on your bedside table for eternity 😉 but that’s not all! Being a bridesmaid is a long term commitment and while there is not a ton that a bridesmaid needs to do, some planning (of the bachelorette party and bridal shower), support (try to show interest in your bride’s wedding dilemmas), and a pretty substantial investment (in a dress, shoes, jewelry, hair, makeup, and gifts!) are involved. Make sure you let your ladies know ALL that they’re getting into ahead of time 🙂