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Mini Form
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They have been there for you through breakups, weight gains, selfish moments, and then some. They are the
ones that make you want to be there for them like they are for you. They are your bridesmaids. The role
of a bridesmaid is not all glamour and festivity; the bride's temperament greatly influences the moods of
the maids. The following article addresses situations where the bride can either make an "I owe you" or
"I own you" statement.
Planning a wedding is not easy. Moments may arise that inspire feelings of worry, agitation, and even
anger. Remember that your bridesmaids are there to support you; they are your cheering section and
number-one fans. Whether it is out of convenience or familiarity, sometimes the inspiring bride vents
their frustration in the direction of the maids. The bridesmaids devote a lot of their time, energy, and
money towards your wedding, so keep this in mind if you are feeling the tension beginning to get to you.
Think about how excited you are about choosing a wedding dress. The bridesmaids are excited about looking
beautiful for your wedding too. You most likely have a few "visions" in mind regarding what colors and
styles you would like to see the brides don but do not turn your relationship with them into a dictatorship.
Yes, it is your wedding, but consider the tastes of the maids when selecting their attire - maybe even let
them help choose. You want the maids to look and feel like your supporting muses, not vitriolic stepsisters.
This is a "popular" disagreement between brides and maids, so we suggest the following:
- Choose bridesmaid dresses with a popular, neutral color such as black, gray, or dark blue. The maids can enjoy looking chic at your wedding, and then enjoy the dress for a night out on the town.
- Choose dresses that are beautiful yet simple. For the wedding, you can adorn the dress with removable elements. After the wedding, the maids can enjoy the dress for other occasions.
- Choose a dress that offers multiple styles. This way, the dresses can look similar, but each maid can choose a style that is more befitting to their personality and taste.
Seeing the final sum regarding the price of a wedding can be a real eye opener. Bridesmaids sometimes have
the same experience when looking back on the cost of playing their part. It may not be feasible to cover
all of the costs for your bridesmaids, but consider their purses too when planning. Bridesmaids understand
that their role warrants a financial undertaking, but they do not want to postpone their retirement, so it
may be best to either help with the costs or get their okay before making decisions that involve them.
You are the bride, so technically you are captain of the bridal train, but do not go crazy with power.
Remember, you chose these ladies because they are special people to you; and, they accepted the role because
they wanted to help make your day more special. It can be very easy to lose sight of that fact and become
bossy (and maybe even another adjective beginning with "b"). Treat your bridesmaids how you feel about them,
and they probably will do all within their power to make your wedding magical. Cruelty will not help in any
situation; sure, they may sympathize with your position, but no one wants to be treated unkindly (especially
when they are doing you a favor!).
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