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Bridesmaids driving you crazy? Is the Bride driving you crazy? The groom? Your mother or sister? (Who would have guessed?) Here are a few rules of bridal etiquette to help you both through this stressful time.
- Brides need to remember that the people they ask to stand with them are special friends, not just props for the ceremony or the photos. Don't treat them like fashion accessories. Treat them as special friends.
- Bridesmaids need to remember that this important day is one of the most stressful for the bride (and her Mom). Give her a break! Learn from her mistakes and her successes. It just may help you when its your turn.
- Don't expect all your bridesmaids to show up at the bridal salon on time or together. Schedule an extra day for anyone who can't make it.
- Bridesmaids: don't expect the bride to pick a gown that looks great on everyone. At least one bridesmaid isn't going to like the gown she picks. Just remember, it's her special day and she picked you because you understand how difficult its going to be and you're going to help her through it.
- Let your friends decide what kind of shower or bachelorette party to host, but let them know your limits. They should know you well enough to understand how you would react to something objectionable.
- Your friends may not even know their responsibilities regarding showers and parties. If they are too young and inexperienced to understand the formalities of a wedding, then appoint someone to let them know what is normally expected of friends of the bride. For instance, this person may suggest that someone buy a cake knife and serving set, engraved with your name and the wedding date. Now, who would have thought of that without being told?
- Make an effort to find out what your bridesmaids budgets are and don't strain them. It isn't fair to ask a friend to buy a bridesmaids gown that is way outside her budget. This is the time to cement relationships, not ruin them.
- If one of your friends turns down a request to be a bridesmaid, consider that she may have a really good reason, and don't let it effect your friendship. You can't know everything about your friends. If one of your bridesmaids backs out at the last minute, don't rush to fill the gap. An uneven number of bridesmaids looks better in the photos anyway.
- Be sure and thank your bridesmaids with a thoughtful gift for each one. There are many online websites to find matching sets of bridesmaids jewelry that your friends can wear at the wedding. We have heard really good things about this one: Princess Bride Tiaras.