Bridesmaid Diaries

  

Dear diary,

So apparently this post has been a long time coming because I'm a serial bridesmaid.😂 That is a lie. Don't believe everything people tell you.

Wait *awkward silence*
I'm the only one that tells you anything *hehehe*🙈
Let's just pretend that didn't happen.

Actually, what had happened was, two of my favourite people got married over the last year and I spent the better part of it involved in some kind of wedding planning or giving my input on one thing or another. And if you follow my Instagram it's definitely testament to that.😅
So a friend suggested I write a bridesmaid handbook. But rather than just tell you the do's and don'ts, I thought I'd run you through the process (which may vary from wedding to wedding) and help you see how you can be the best bridesmaid ever. After all, it is an honour to be part of your person's wedding party and what better way to thank her than doing the best you can at your role?

Should we kick this series off than at the very beginning then?!
So, your girl/sister/brother/friend/cousin (loved one) is engaged!!!
AYYYYYYEEE!! 👰💃💑

 

You may have been directly involved in the plan, there may have been secret missions to put the surprise in place (go watch my video on that here), or you may have been called up excitedly after it took place and told the news. However it happened you're excited and can't wait to see this amazing pair of people start the journey to spending the rest of their lives together. And if you're like me, you're all ready to help make that happen.

Whether you're asked with a whole proposal yourself, or called up and told all the sweet things, you need to remember that saying yes is basically you signing a verbal contract to be there for them through thick and thin. You're entering a commitment and shouldn't take it lightly. So think through it carefully before you do agree.

Ask specific questions about:

• what you're expected to do
• how many events you're expected to attend
• find out important dates and whether they'll be any scheduling conflicts
• are there any rehearsals you'll need to attend
• and of course, what the budget's going to be like.

Note: It's ok to say no if you're not going to be able to go through with it all and you can opt to just support and attend as a wedding guest. That's definitely better than saying yes and bailing halfway through. And although your friend may be a little hurt at the time, they'll be grateful for it in the long run.

And if you do say yes, well congratulations! *Ululates*

And let the fun begin.😆

Siashatisa!

Check back in for part two 😉

Bisous

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