Bridesmaids duties to help you on your wedding day!

What Are Bridesmaid Duties?

This is a hot topic. I only say that in a sense that this is a must needed conversation. Not to say it’s not, but more than likely, your girls have never had this role. So here is how they can help 🙂

• HERE ARE THE TIPS//

  1. Get Familiar with the Timeline

  They should ask for or be given a copy of the timeline. It would be fantastic if they all got one and went over it, but I understand there is so much going on to plan for your wedding day. What will they do with it? They will know when your flowers should have arrived, when makeup is supposed to be done, when you are out of your robes and into dresses, and when and where to clean the room.

  2. Assign Specific Tasks

  They should keep track of your stuff. They might be full of nerves too. After all, everyone wants to look good and do all the right things. Having a good list will really explain what is super necessary and helpful. If each is assigned a job, how much easier would your day be?

  • Maid/Matron of Honor: Timeline duty.

  • Bridesmaid #2: Ensuring your stuff is safe and at the right place at the right time.

  • Bridesmaid #3: Keeping dresses wrinkle-free.

  They could call or text the day before to ensure everyone is good to go. (Trust me, I have seen so many weddings with ladies steaming dresses. If you feel like you need to, you could always come earlier to make sure these odds and ends are done.) You get the point, right? In the early stages of wedding planning, I’d do this and get them excited to help. I PROMISE, the people who love you want to help as long as they know their roles in advance.

  3. Pre-Wedding Coordination

  Have a little chat with them leading up to the wedding, perhaps at your bridal shower or bachelorette party, and reiterate what you hope will make the day perfect. They could bag up your accessories for photos, take tags off, and place all the things in a box ready to go for the next day. They should also ensure you are hydrated and all your things are packed.

  4. Emergency Kit Management

  One bridesmaid could be in charge of an emergency kit containing items like safety pins, stain remover, a mini sewing kit, pain relievers, band-aids, and any other last-minute essentials.

  5. Social Media Maven

  Another great role is a social media coordinator. Have one of your bridesmaids responsible for capturing behind-the-scenes moments, posting updates, and managing any live streams if you're sharing parts of your day online. This will free you up to enjoy your day without worrying about capturing every moment.

  6. Moral Support and Relaxation

  Lastly, remind them that their presence and support are invaluable. Whether it’s sharing a laugh, calming your nerves, or making sure you have a moment to breathe and soak it all in, their emotional support will be just as important as any task.

  Final Thoughts

  If they know their roles and understand it’s important to you that they are helpful and give you that needed relief, it will make for such an ease on your wedding day. Setting expectations and making it fun will lead to the best results. Stay tuned for a part 2 on this, as I want to survey my past brides to give you the BEST TIPS!!!!