Will You Be My Bridesmaid? - Priceless Opportunity Or Pricey Opportunity?
Have you ever been a bridesmaid or a maid of honor? It is exciting when someone you care about is getting married. But it can also be very hectic to help plan a wedding, be a confidant, give advice, do the menial tasks, and run a bunch of errands. Typically a bride has a bridesmaid (usually the maid of honor) who is responsible for helping organize many of the details of the wedding, from picking out wedding favors to choosing a suitable florist.
A bride, who has never been a bridesmaid, may not realize the extent or expense of the role and it can become quickly overwhelming. As a bridesmaid, you need to help shop for the wedding dress and also for the bridesmaid dresses. You're expected
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Make sure you talk and socialize with the guests as much as you can. They should feel warmly welcomed. Out on the dance floor, help get the party started! Lighten up the mood and get some fun going so the cameramen have some good pictures and the bride and groom have some great memories.
When it is all said and done, the bride might want you to stay after the reception and make sure things are cleaned up and wedding presents are packed and ready to take home. Speaking of presents, you will probably receive a bridesmaid gift and need to give one to the couple in return. A unique gift idea is organizing a nice brunch for the couple a day after their wedding. This is, of course, if they did not rush off to their honeymoon after the reception. Brunches are a perfect opportunity to let the couple catch up with family, close friends
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Finally
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