Help and Advice for your Chief Bridesmaid(s)

 

The chief bridesmaid is usually a sister or close friend of the bride. 

She will liaise closely with the bride during all the wedding preparations and help look after the other bridesmaids, flower girl and page boys.

 

Although being asked to become a bridesmaid is an honor in itself. If the chosen bridesmaid is already married or is remarrying then her title becomes the Matron of honor. The chief bridesmaid is chosen as the bride's main moral support during a very emotional point in her life

 

We speak to lots of brides and bridesmaids before, during and after their events and over time have built up a repository of information that will be sure to help you get to grips with this task and some of the worries you might be having before the big day.

 

 

9 months before the day.

- Help the bride to choose her dress and the bridesmaids dresses, understand what colors and theme she chooses.

 

 

6 months before the day.
- Discuss the wedding plans with the bride, groom and best man
 

- Discuss the dress or outfit with the bride, especially if being made. Ascertain who will pay for the outfits.

 

Bridesmaids:

Discuss the plans with the bride, groom and best man and chief bridesmaid
Discuss the dress or outfit with the bride, especially if being made. Ascertain who will pay for the outfit.

1 week before
- Confirm final travel arrangements with the best man and any other ushers, including the time of arrival at the church or registry office.
 

- Obtain for the best man a list of family and guests who should be personally escorted to their seats.
 

- Attend the wedding rehearsal if required.
 

- Have your hair cut.
 

- Obtain large umbrellas.

 

Bridesmaids:

Attend the wedding rehearsal if required.

The day before
- Collect any hired clothing and accessories.
 

 

On the day
- Ensure bouquets are ready for the bride, bridesmaids and flower girl.
 

- Help the bride with her hair, make-up and dress.
 

- Help the other bridesmaids, flower girls and page boys to get dressed and give them any final instructions on their duties.
 

- Leave for the ceremony 10 minutes before the bride.

 

Bridesmaids:

Receive any final instructions from the chief bridesmaid.
Get dressed and help any younger attendants.
Leave for the ceremony 10 minutes before the bride.

At the church
- Arrange the bride's dress and veil.

- Follow behind the bride and her father up the aisle.

- Hold the bride's bouquet during the ceremony.

- Witness the signing of the register if required.

- Leave the church accompanied by the best man after the bride and groom.
 

- Depart for the reception with any other bridesmaids and best man after the bride and groom.

 

Bridesmaids:

Follow behind the chief bridesmaid or matron of honour up the aisle.
Leave the church after the chief bridesmaid.
Depart for the reception with the chief bridesmaid and any other bridesmaids.

At the reception
- Stand in the receiving line and greet the guests.
 

- Help to display and record gifts received.
 

- Distribute slices of the wedding cake to the guests.
 

- Have the first dance with the best man.
 

- Help the bride change into her going away outfit.
 

- Take care of her dress and accessories if required.

 

Bridesmaids:

Stand in the receiving line and greet the guests, if required.
Distribute slices of the wedding cake to the guests.

After the wedding
 

- Return any hired clothing and accessories.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Extracts from their respective copyright owners: www.hitched.co.uk

We only get one chance to impress you! We will not let you down!