The morning of your wedding is one of the most special and surreal parts of the day. It is full of excitement, emotion and maybe a few nerves too. That is why having your bridesmaids around you is so important. They are there to calm, cheer and support you every step of the way.
If you are a bridesmaid looking for ways to be extra helpful, or a bride wanting to give your girls some guidance, this blog is here to help. These five simple but thoughtful tasks can make a big difference and help the morning run smoothly.
Create a fun getting ready playlist
A fun and feel good playlist is a must for the morning of the wedding. It sets the tone, helps calm nerves and adds to the excitement. Ask one of your bridesmaids to take charge of putting together the perfect mix of songs that you all love.
Think a mix of upbeat classics, singalongs, and maybe a few meaningful songs that will bring back memories. It helps break any tension and keeps the vibe joyful while you are having your hair and makeup done.
Make sure the bride eats breakfast and drinks water
With all the emotions and the early start, it is so easy for the bride to forget to eat or drink enough. One of the most helpful bridesmaid tasks is making sure she has a proper breakfast and keeps sipping water throughout the morning.
It does not need to be fancy. A simple breakfast, some fruit and snacks nearby will do the trick. You do not want the bride getting lightheaded just as she steps into the dress. Keeping her fuelled and hydrated is key.
Keep the getting ready space tidy for photos
Photographers love capturing the morning of the wedding. The laughter, the final touches, the behind the scenes moments. But no one wants those dreamy shots to be ruined by clutter everywhere.
Ask one of the bridesmaids to take on the role of keeping things tidy. Clear away bags, packaging, food wrappers and keep surfaces as clear as possible. Not only will it look better in the photos, but it will help everyone feel more relaxed too.
Be the emergency contact for suppliers
The morning of the wedding is not the time for the bride to be answering phone calls from florists or chasing up arrival times. Appoint one bridesmaid to be the point of contact for any suppliers. That way, if anything crops up, they can handle it without disturbing the bride’s calm space.
Make sure they have a copy of the supplier list, any key timings and contact numbers. It is one less thing for the bride to worry about and means she can stay fully present in the moment.
Help the bride into her dress
This is such a special moment and one of the final steps before the ceremony. Choose a bridesmaid who the bride feels totally comfortable with to help her get into the dress. It might be a fiddly zip, lots of buttons or a dress that needs to be laced just right.
Allow plenty of time, and make sure you have a steamer and any dress essentials close by. Once the bride is in the dress, you can help fluff the train, clip the veil and give her that final confidence boost before the big reveal.
The morning of the wedding is full of magic, and with a little planning, it can be totally stress free too. Giving your bridesmaids these simple roles not only helps everything run smoothly, but also makes them feel involved in such a meaningful way.
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