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 4 Ways to Keep Your Bridal Party Happy

While it is well-known that Brides, grooms and their parents are stressed before the wedding day, it is important to remember that the bridal party is often anxious, too. The bridal party takes on many roles, duties and expenses during a wedding. As a bride or groom, you should remember that your friends and relatives who are taking part in the wedding are also sacrificing their time and money to participate. A few simple tips will keep relationships strong during this exciting and hectic time.

Remember Your Own Bridal Party Experiences

Before asking your bridal party to do anything, think about your own experiences in a bridal party. Did you resent being told to help with invitations? Were you left out of a fun wedding dress shopping trip? Did the groom neglect his ushers, which included you? Remembering how you felt as a member of other people's bridal parties helps you be more considerate of your own bridal party.

Communicate Duties

Let your bridal party members know exactly what you expect of them. For example, do you expect everyone to pitch in with decorating before the ceremony? Do you want the bridesmaidsto have the same shoes? Letting everyone know what you expect is important so that there are no misunderstandings.

Consider writing out a wedding planning checklist for bridesmaids and groomsmen with various events and information they need to know. Remember that you might need to add information to the maid of honor checklist or give the best man a guide to his own duties, since both roles have a special place of importance in the wedding party.

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Plan Ahead

Planning ahead goes hand in hand with communicating bridal party duties. You cannot expect the bridal party to be available for events or willing to help out if you do not plan ahead. For example, if you want to plan a choreographed surprise wedding dance that includes the wedding party, give them plenty of notice for setting up lessons.

Ask for Advice

Asking someone to stand up with you in front of your guests means that the bridal party members hold a special place in your lives. Honor this special place by asking for advice and input into the wedding planning decisions that relate to them. Bridesmaids might dislike low-cut gowns, while groomsmen might be able to recommend a great limousine rental.

Just because you ask for advice does not mean you are obligated to follow it. However, bridal party members will appreciate being able to express their opinion openly and honestly.

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