Now that you’ve committed to being a bridesmaid, what are a few things you should know? Here are 10 Do’s and Don’t that we have put together to get you started!!

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Don’t be Late!
This may seem obvious, but make sure that you show up to everything on time. from the engagement party, to any meetings with vendors, to the day of the wedding. The more reliable you are the less stress the bride will have.

Don’t Expect to be the center of attention!
This is the bride and grooms day, make sure that you are not doing anything to take away from that. It’s your job to make sure THEY feel like they are the center of attention.

Don’t stress the bride out with little details
There will be so much going on, the bride will feel overwhelmed without you asking her little questions like, “what earrings are we wearing?” A lot of these questions can easily be asked to another bridesmaid, the maid/matron of honor or even a wedding planner if there is one.

Don’t start drama with other bridesmaids
The bride chose all of you because she felt close to all of you and wanted to enjoy a day with her favorite people. Don’t ruin that with your own agenda and bias. Keep your opinions to yourself about certain things if that’s what it takes for the brides big day to go off without a hitch.

Do plan an awesome bachelorette party
This is your place to shine. Show your bride how well you really do know her by making this night one of the best nights she will have. Even if that means she just wants a nice wine and cheese night in with the girls. It doesn’t always have to be a huge night out on the town if that’s not what the bride is into.

Do wear whatever the bride asks you to
Remember that this is the brides day. The least you can do is wear whatever she has imagined you wearing for that day.

Do be prepared for anything the day of the wedding
Have a little kit of things the bride might need ready. Whether that be a safety pin or a Tide to Go pen. The more prepared you are for the little hiccups, the less stressed the bride has to be about something going wrong.

Do be there for the bride emotionally
Planning a wedding and getting married can bring on a lot of stress. Make sure that you are there to show sympathy towards the bride in everything that is going on.

Do make sure you are available for the bride throughout the planning and day of
They bride may need you at appointments leading up to the wedding day. If that is a case do try and be there. Also, as tempting as it may be to run off and enjoy the party, make sure that you are there if the bride needs anything. You made a commitment to the bride to be her bridesmaid. These are all duties that are entailed.

Do be a good friend though it all
Lastly, you were a friend before you were a bridesmaid and you’ll be a friend after. Remember to be a good friend during it all. Be excited for your friend, be supportive for your friend, and just be a good friend!