Be my bridesmaid ideas are something you might be searching for as you’re newly engaged! Here are 6 important tips to consider when popping the question.

So, wedding season is approaching, and all of you beautiful brides-to-be are meticulously planning every detail of your big day. Armed with a set date, budget and a to-do-list, you’re all prepared to take on a big task. It’s thrilling, daunting, exhausting, and you all couldn’t be happier to plan for one of the biggest, most joyous days of your lives.

Lucky for you, you have the assistance of some wonderful and loving friends! You know that deep in your heart, you want them by your side as you say your I dos. These friends will soon become your bridesmaids, and will share in one of the most important chapters of your life. Here are 6 important be my bridesmaid ideas for when you pop the big question.

Keep Their Expenses in Mind

Weddings vary greatly from one to the next. One bride might prefer a sweet and cozy backyard wedding with home cooked food and casual attire. Whereas another may plan a gorgeous ballroom style wedding, with catered 5 course meals and several hundred attending guests. You may be planning on a remote wedding getaway, filled with sand, sun and your most treasured people. Whatever your dream wedding may look like, it is important for your bridesmaids to know what it will cost them. A loving friend will more than gladly oblige, but they may have a secret struggle to get their finances together. If they know exactly what to expect monetarily, they can plan accordingly and not be surprised by unexpected costs.

Let Them Know Exactly What is Expected

A bride’s needs may vary from one to the next, and though each bridesmaid may be your other half, they may not always know exactly what you need from them. Sure, they know when to listen and when to just be there for you, but they may not know what else the job entails. Talk to them about their past experiences while being a bridesmaid to get a better understanding of what you should tell them. If they have never been a bridesmaid before, they may have no clue! The clearer you are on your expectations, the better experience it will be for everyone.

Allow Them to Choose Their Own Style of Dress

These days, it isn’t so difficult to purchase bridesmaids dresses that please the wearers as well as the bride. Some of you may want a very specific style and color of dress, and that is perfectly okay! It is your day after all, and you deserve to have your envisioned dream come to reality. However, if you aren’t so particular about the style, and only want the same shade of dress to match your wedding theme, this will give your bridesmaids room to find something they are most comfortable and ravishing in. No 2 people are alike, and that’s what’s beautiful about it!

Make a bridesmaids date.

One of the most settling be-my-bridesmaid ideas is to take your pals out on the town, to the beach or for a picnic in the park. Try to find anything that will make it convenient for the entire bridal party to spend some good quality time together and get better acquainted. To keep everyone on the same page, let them know exactly what you do and do not want to have happen. For example, cover behaviors, desires and dislikes for your bridal shower or bachelorette party. By keeping things clear, your bridesmaids will avoid butting heads on ideas and the whole process can become a more peaceful one.

Know It’s Okay for All of You to Ask for Help

They see you planning away and running errands all while keeping your daily life schedule. They may see you stressed and maybe even irritable at times. Keep in mind that, if they are not asking to help you, they may not know to ask. Gently tell your bridesmaids that having their assistance in a certain task will help you immensely, and they will be there in a heartbeat. Let them know that if they too need any help, to never hesitate to ask, even if you appear busy with your own things.

Be There for Them if They Become Overwhelmed

Your friends know that when you asked them to become your bridesmaids, there would be a lot of responsibilities on their shoulders. Try to remember that they may have a lot going on in their life. Every moment they spend on you is because they love and are dedicated to you and your friendship. Be there to support them if they should ever become overwhelmed, and let them know from the start that you will do just that if the time comes.

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