30/05/2025
Duties of a Chief Bridesmaid....part one
BEFORE THE WEDDING
There are a wide range of jobs for the Chief Brides Maid to do during the months of the brideβs engagement, for instance:
1. Help the bride choose and shop for her wedding dress and accessories, as well as any change of clothes on the wedding day.
2. Help select the dresses and accessories for the bridesmaids.
3. Manage and oversee the bridesmaids, making sure they coordinate and are kept updated on all appointments, trials, fittings, decisions and schedules.
4. Act as the brideβs problem solver should any bridesmaids have any issues relating to their own roles and responsibilities.
TIP: most problems arise over money so itβs sensible to establish early on who is paying for the bridesmaidβs dresses and accessories. Nowadays there is no set rule and depends on the requirements and flexibility of the bride and the cost of the dresses. For example if the bridesmaid is a student or unemployed without an income and the bride wants her to wear an unaffordable bridesmaidβs dress that will only be worn once it is not the best idea to expect the bridesmaid to pay for her dress. Whereas if the bride is flexible and is happy for the bridesmaid to choose a dress of her own that fits the brides ideas, style and colour scheme, then it is reasonable to ask her to pay for the dress, since it is likely it will be worn again.
5. Help the bride with any wedding related DIY, for example personal signs, decorations etc.
6. Help the bride source any suppliers if asked.
7. Help coordinate and clarify travel arrangements and arrival times for wedding party with the best man.
8. Attend the wedding rehearsal if required.
Check the next post for a continuation.....