Role of a Bridesmaid

Many brides will choose family and/or friends to be their bridesmaids.  The number of bridesmaids you have is completely up to you, but think carefully as you need to consider your budget and the jobs that you will need them to carry out.

Specific duties will include:

• Helping with any tasks that need doing, for example,  putting together wedding favours, or helping to decorate the wedding venue.
• Helping to organise the hen night.
• Being there with the bride when wedding dress and bridesmaid dress shopping.
• Helping the bride and any younger bridesmaids to get ready the morning of the wedding.
• At the wedding reception, making sure all guests are comfortable and has someone to talk to.
• Walking down the aisle in front of the bride.
• Taking care of younger bridesmaids if they need amusing.
• keeping the dancing going if the dance floor empties at any point.

As you can see the bridesmaids duties are simple, but they must want to get involved and help out when needed. But remember, be realistic when it comes to their tasks and how much time you need them to put in, as they also have their own things to carry on with.

Averell