Day 3
Next up is the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. You will be expected to attend, because it is here where you will learn just what to do during the ceremony. The day of the wedding remember that this is your friends day! You will probably all be primping and getting ready together, try to be on time and organized with everything you need. The last thing the bride needs is stressed out bridesmaids- you’re there to relieve her stress- not cause more! Help out with any last minute errands and make sure you’re girl is looking fab!
At the reception, have fun, participate in wedding activities like the throwing of the bouquet and other special dances or rituals. Help with end-of-party responsibilities like transporting the gifts back to the newlyweds house and making sure nothing is left behind.
The financial responsibilities for being a bridesmaid really varies because of attire costs and what type of shower and bachelorette party you’re planning. So, plan to spend anywhere from $600 to $1000 and up.
Dress : $100 -$400
Shoes: $100 -$400
Accessories: $50- $200
Hair & Makeup: $50-$200
Engagement gift: $50-$100
Bridal Shower Gift: $50-$100
Wedding Gift: $50-$100
Bridal Shower expenses: $50- $200
Bachelorette Party Expenses: $50- $500
The Maid (or Matron) of Honor...what an honor!
You’re the bride’s right-hand gal and the team captain of the bridesmaids. You’re duties are the the same as the bridesmaids, listed above, as well as....
Attending the bride’s gown shopping excursions and keeping her on track with fittings and payment deadlines. Organize the bridesmaids dress fittings and keeping them informed on meetings, payment deadlines, etc. Take the leading role in planning the bridal shower, unless the bride’s mother is taking the reins. Host the shower, making sure that all goes smoothly. Write down (or appoint a bridesmaid) which gifts came from which guest, and make a “bowquet”, a bouquet made from the ribbons of gifts that the bride will use as her bouquet the day of the rehearsal. Head up the planning of the bachelorette party, with the help of the bridesmaids.
During the ceremony, you’ll have the grooms ring (best place to keep it is on your thumb) and hold the bride’s bouquet. After the ceremony, you, along with the best man, will have the honor of signing the marriage license as witnesses. At the reception, you will follow the best man with a heartfelt toast to the newlyweds. I've laid out some good tips for toasting here. Remember...Bustle, Bustle, Bustle! During the ceremony & reception don’t forget to keep your girlfriend looking good. You made need to bustle her train for easy dancing, help her get food out of her teeth or safety pin a falling dress strap. And remember to have fun!
As I said earlier, the financial responsibilities for being the MOH really varies because of attire costs, what type of shower and bachelorette party you’re planning, and how financially helpful the bridesmaids are. So, plan to spend anywhere from $600 to $1000 and up.
Dress : $100 -$400
Shoes: $100 -$400
Accessories: $50- $200
Hair & Makeup: $50-$200
Engagement gift: $50-$100
Bridal Shower Gift: $50-$100
Wedding Gift: $50-$100
Bridal Shower expenses: $50- $200
Bachelorette Party Expenses: $50- $500
I’m a Bridesmaid! So excited! What exactly do I do?
Well, as a bridesmaid you have been chosen to play a very important role in the marriage of one of your dearest friends. You’re responsibilities include attending the engagement party, if one is held, and bringing a gift (get ready-this will be the beginning of a long chain of gift giving). When the wedding planning has begun, take time to meet with the bride & other bridesmaids to discuss what the bride has in mind for her big day (date & season, location, style, formality & theme). Offer, if you’re able, to help the bride with any pre-wedding planning and join in on shopping trips for the wedding attire. You’ll be responsible for paying for your dress, shoes and accessories. As the wedding date draws nearer there will be a bridal shower and bachelorette party. The bridal shower may be hosted by the mother of the bride, Maid of Honor, or the bridesmaids as a whole. Regardless, bringing a gift is proper etiquette. You can always go in on a gift with the other bridesmaids. As for the bachelorette party- this is definitely you’re department, along with the Maid of Honor. You’ll probably be responsible for helping plan, pay and host the bachelorette festivities.Next up is the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. You will be expected to attend, because it is here where you will learn just what to do during the ceremony. The day of the wedding remember that this is your friends day! You will probably all be primping and getting ready together, try to be on time and organized with everything you need. The last thing the bride needs is stressed out bridesmaids- you’re there to relieve her stress- not cause more! Help out with any last minute errands and make sure you’re girl is looking fab!
At the reception, have fun, participate in wedding activities like the throwing of the bouquet and other special dances or rituals. Help with end-of-party responsibilities like transporting the gifts back to the newlyweds house and making sure nothing is left behind.
The financial responsibilities for being a bridesmaid really varies because of attire costs and what type of shower and bachelorette party you’re planning. So, plan to spend anywhere from $600 to $1000 and up.
Dress : $100 -$400
Shoes: $100 -$400
Accessories: $50- $200
Hair & Makeup: $50-$200
Engagement gift: $50-$100
Bridal Shower Gift: $50-$100
Wedding Gift: $50-$100
Bridal Shower expenses: $50- $200
Bachelorette Party Expenses: $50- $500
The Maid (or Matron) of Honor...what an honor!
You’re the bride’s right-hand gal and the team captain of the bridesmaids. You’re duties are the the same as the bridesmaids, listed above, as well as....
Attending the bride’s gown shopping excursions and keeping her on track with fittings and payment deadlines. Organize the bridesmaids dress fittings and keeping them informed on meetings, payment deadlines, etc. Take the leading role in planning the bridal shower, unless the bride’s mother is taking the reins. Host the shower, making sure that all goes smoothly. Write down (or appoint a bridesmaid) which gifts came from which guest, and make a “bowquet”, a bouquet made from the ribbons of gifts that the bride will use as her bouquet the day of the rehearsal. Head up the planning of the bachelorette party, with the help of the bridesmaids.
During the ceremony, you’ll have the grooms ring (best place to keep it is on your thumb) and hold the bride’s bouquet. After the ceremony, you, along with the best man, will have the honor of signing the marriage license as witnesses. At the reception, you will follow the best man with a heartfelt toast to the newlyweds. I've laid out some good tips for toasting here. Remember...Bustle, Bustle, Bustle! During the ceremony & reception don’t forget to keep your girlfriend looking good. You made need to bustle her train for easy dancing, help her get food out of her teeth or safety pin a falling dress strap. And remember to have fun!
As I said earlier, the financial responsibilities for being the MOH really varies because of attire costs, what type of shower and bachelorette party you’re planning, and how financially helpful the bridesmaids are. So, plan to spend anywhere from $600 to $1000 and up.
Dress : $100 -$400
Shoes: $100 -$400
Accessories: $50- $200
Hair & Makeup: $50-$200
Engagement gift: $50-$100
Bridal Shower Gift: $50-$100
Wedding Gift: $50-$100
Bridal Shower expenses: $50- $200
Bachelorette Party Expenses: $50- $500
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