How to choose the bridesmaids

By weddingspot.co.uk, 31/08/11 The wedding ceremony

Choosing your bridesmaids is not a task that you can take lightly. The bridesmaids play a very important role on the day of your wedding, so today we are giving you the keys so that you can make the best choice.

Bridesmaids are traditionally an Anglo-Saxon figure, and thanks to the Internet and films, they are gradually becoming more popular in other countries. The role of the bridesmaid is not only to precede the bride on her way to the altar and make sure that her train is well positioned.

Before the wedding she should help with the preparations, accompany her to choose a dress, keep an eye on her so that she doesn't become stressed with the preparations and organise the hen party.

On the day of the wedding, she should bride from the first moment of the day, accompany her to the hairdresser’s, help her get dressed, occupy herself with making sure that the bride is perfect and has everything she needs. She should accompany her to the church and carry a small emergency kit for the bride (a small bag with lipstick, tissues, hairclips, etc).

Also among her responsibilities is helping place the guests before the bride arrives, give out the programmes and rice or petals for when the couple leave the church and resolve any problem that may occur during the ceremony or the reception.

As you can see, it is a lot of responsibility, for this reason, brides choose several bridesmaids. The number can vary between 3 and 8.

Traditionally the bridesmaids must be single, and close to the bride, for example, sisters, cousins or close friends. They must also be organised, efficient and able to resolve any problems that may arise.

In regards the dress¸ protocol dictates that they should wear matching outfits. Some brides prefer that they all wear the same dress, although we suggest that the bride chooses the colour and whether it should be short or long, and each one buys a dress that better fits their shape and as the same time, their pocket. That said, all of them should have a smaller bouquet than the bride but of te same type of flower and colour.

Photo 1: Capture Photography

Photo 2: Matt Faber

How to choose the bridesmaids

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