Important Duties of the Bridesmaids – Plan my Wedding

Important Duties of the Bridesmaids – Plan my Wedding
Bridesmaids are usually unmarried sisters or dose friends of the bride. Older bridesmaids liaise dosely with the bride and chief bridesmaid during the wedding preparations and help with the choice of dresses. Younger ones will not be expected to take an active part in the planning stage and their mothers will get involved instead.

6 months
□ Discuss plans with the bride, groom, best man and chief bridesmaid
□ Discuss the bridesmaids’ dresses or outfits with the bride, especially if being made, and ascertain who will pay – see ‘Clothes for the Bridesmaids’

4 months
□ Help to choose the bridesmaids’ dresses

1 week
□ Attend the wedding rehearsal (church only)
□ Attend any pre-wedding parties, if appropriate

1 day
□ Collect any hired clothing and accessories, if required

On the day
□ Receive any final instructions from the chief bridesmaid
□ Get dressed and help with any younger attendants
□ Leave for the ceremony with the bride’s mother 10 minutes before the bride

At the church or civil ceremony
□ Follow behind the chief bridesmaid up the aisle
□ Leave the church or civil ceremony after the chief bridesmaid
□ Depart for the reception with the chief bridesmaid, any other bridesmaids and pageboys

After the wedding
□ Return any hired clothing and accessories, if required
□ Write to the bride and groom to thank them for their gift
□ Write to the bride’s parents to thank them for their hospitality