Whether you’re the maid of honor, a bridesmaid, a sibling or bestie, being asked to help the bride-to-be is both an honor and fun time.
Your role is to be there for the bride every step of the way and make this journey a positive and memorable one. To ensure you’re providing the right kind of support, this article provides essential tips for being there for your friend.
Understand her vision
Begin by having a conversation with your friend to understand her style and help her gather inspiration. Whether it’s saving pins on Pinterest or saving photos on Instagram, this will help her mentally prepare for shopping and help you align your support to her vision and offer relevant suggestions when visiting the bridal shop.
Be flexible with your schedule
Be flexible with your time to accommodate bridal shop visits, fittings and alterations especially if you’re her maid of honor or bridesmaid. It demonstrates your commitment and dedication to being there for your bestie or relative at every step of the process.
Offer Constructive Feedback
One of the reasons she brought you along on the wedding shopping journey- is because she trusts your opinion. If she asks your thoughts on a dress, be honest and tactful with your feedback, focusing on the positives while gently addressing any concerns. Ask questions and let the bride give her opinion before you chime in your opinion.
Help her stay within budget
Before visiting the wedding dress boutique, confirm what she’s comfortable spending and help her stay focused on dresses that align with her budget.
Take Photos and Videos
If your friend is comfortable with it take lots and lots of photos of her trying on every dress. These photos can be super helpful during the decision making process. It gives her a chance to look back on dresses she loved most and can be a special keepsake to commemorate the day she found her dream wedding dress.
Whether your bestie finds “the one” right away or the hunt takes longer than expected, being a supportive friend during the wedding dress shopping experience is a remarkable opportunity to create lasting memories and deepen your bond. Take her out for brunch, treat her to a glass of bubbly and keep the energy positive and uplifting throughout the entire experience.
