16/02/2018
Todayâs Fun Fact Friday is about your bridesmaids!
One of the biggest things I believe brides forget about is their bridesmaids. These girls not only said âyesâ to your wedding, but they also said âyesâ to the future expenses: dress, bridal shower, bachelorette party/trip, accessories, shoes, gifts, and more! To alleviate some of their stress here are some tips!
Have your colors picked out, the style of dress you want, and then have the girls pick out their own dress! This way they can pay for more of an expensive dress or not as expensive. You donât need to worry about setting a price limit or telling your girls you have to pay $200 for a dress. YIKES! Letâs be non-traditional and let our girls not be broke.... Another big thing... Bachelorette trip! Of course as a bride you want all of your girls there! But you also want them to be able to afford it! Make sure if you want to travel for your trip, plan in advance with the girls and set aside a budget for them to save! This gives them time to buy plane tickets, room, food, drinks, etc. You need to prepare them if you want them there! Also do not set expectations that they have to go, if they cannot afford it donât stress it! You will have plenty of company! And if they want to go, they will make the time and effort to be there!
The last thing I wanted to mention is bridesmaid numbers. Having all of your friends, cousins, classmates, etc, can be a lot! Eek! At first it sounds like a great idea, but you also have to think about the stress that comes along with getting a big group together...organizing dates so everyone can come... and if they are going to be friends with you later on. Do not feel obligated to have distant family members, childhood friends, family from your partners side, or your long lost roommate who you havenât spoken with in years! Remember itâs about you!! Donât feel pressured into anything and you do have the power to say NO!
You want minimal stress and to enjoy the process from start to end! Have girls who will be there for you no matter what and who will go above and beyond when you need them!