How To Select Your Bridesmaids

Your Bridesmaids!

Selecting your bridesmaids can be a stressful dilemma for some of you. I have posted some important “quick tips” to assist you in picking your attendants. Let’s help you get another check off your endless wedding list!

Here are a few of my tips on how to pick your Bridesmaids.

• First, consider relatives such as sisters and your best friends, that have been in your life for years on end. Sisters Why? More often than not, you are going to know and stay in touch with your family members longer than friends. Remember: Blood is thicker than water in most cases.
  


• Think of Finances. You’ll be so surprised to find out how some will actually be “relieved” they weren’t asked, simply due to the financial burden and today's economy.
  


• If there is someone you really want to be a part of your wedding, and you know finances are a burden; talk to them. You can say something like, “I know you are having a difficult time financially right now, but I’d love for you to participate by ____.” or if she’s someone you really want to be in your wedding, if you are able, offer to assist her.
  


• It is your wedding! Don’t let age and physical appearance stop you from asking someone who is important to you, to be in your wedding.


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  Just because someone asked you to be in their wedding, don’t feel as if you have to have them in your wedding. Weddings are not the time that you should feel you “have” to have someone in your wedding, just because you were in their wedding.
  


• Bridesmaids do not have to be women! Today, more and more brides and grooms are selecting their best friends who happen to be members of the opposite sex! Anything goes for your wedding. Talk to your planner, she can guide you and help you with all decision making and selection process.
  


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  If asked, traditionally, bridesmaids are obligated to help pay for a shower for you; while your Maid or Matron of Honor is supposed to organize the showers. They may even be responsible for organizing your Bachelorette Party.



• While you may not be “traditional” in asking your attendants to do all of the above, these are some points to consider when selecting your bridesmaids. Once you have made your decision, let the world know!

I want to take this opportunity to thank all my bridesmaids, I not only knew each and one of you would be my girls and be by my side on my special day, but our friendship and sisterhood goes beyond bridesmaids selection. I love you all and thank you all for putting up with me while I was being a bridezilla. You all made my planning all about me, and I love you for that. Thank you for my beautiful expensive shower, and bachelorette party. Will always be one to remember.

From your event specialist,
Elegant Creations