How To Choose Your Bridal Party

Selecting the bridal party can be a tricky task and for many, a not so easy one… You should invite your friends to take part in your special day only if you have good relationship with them, you trust them completely and you are 100% sure you want them to be involved in your wedding plans.

The following tips can be used as a guideline when you are deciding on who you should and shouldn’t choose for your bridal party:

1. Base your choice on the relationship you are currently having with them and not the relationship you used to have years ago. If you haven’t spoken to them for months or even years it might not be so good idea to include them.
2. No matter how hard it might be… don’t accept a ‘stranger’ to participate in your bridal party because is a relative/friend of your future husband to be and your future mother-in-law will appreciate the move. The choice of the bridal party is very personal and unless you know the person and you get on very well together you shouldn’t even think about inviting her.
3. Don’t invite someone who enjoys being in the limelight or even worse is unreliable and you cannot trust her being there when you need help. Your bridesmaids should give you the peace of mind when and if a crisis arrive.
4. If you are planning to invite more than one bridesmaid then make sure that they get on very well together and each one of them brings something different to the wedding.
5. Be as informative as possible; explain your plans and what you expect from them in detail. Give them the chance to think about what is required from them and if they are up to the task.
6. Provide a to-do list with the their tasks and the due date; it will provide clarity and guidance and avoid misunderstandings.
7. Appreciate their help and effort by giving them a small gift on the day or better during the rehearsal dinner if you are having one. The value of the present doesn’t matter. What really matters is a sincere thank you.

The most important factor is for the bridal party to provide the emotional support a bride needs. A good friend will be able to guide you, give her opinion and offer her help if you need it at any time…

Love,

Penelope

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