Your bridesmaids have been chosen and the wedding planning has begun! Now is the perfect time to clarify the duties of the bridesmaids.
The following is a list of the traditional responsibilities for bridesmaids before the wedding. Read them, print them off, and adapt them to your wedding needs.
Traditionally, before the wedding, the bridesmaid:
Is part of the emotional support team for the bride
Helps bride with pre-wedding tasks, such as addressing invitations, making wedding favours, and running other such errands
Helps shop for and may choose the bridesmaid dress
Attends all pre-wedding parties
Collaborates with maid of honour to plan and host bridal shower or bachelorette party
Subtly let guests know where the engaged couple has registered
Pays for her own bridesmaids gown and accessories
Ensures she is available for gown fittings and rehearsals
Contributes to a gift from all the bridesmaids to the bride and may also give a separate gift to the married couple
Pays for own transportation to the wedding city if she is coming from out of town
Conducts herself in a positive and constructive manner throughout the wedding planning process even in the most stressful times
