The Ultimate Guide to Bridesmaid Jobs on Wedding Day
- Kelly Schultz
- Nov 27, 2024
- 2 min read
This might be a hot take, but I think the process of getting ready for a big event is almost as much fun as the event itself. I know the girly girls out there will agree! There's just something fun about cranking up the music, cracking open a drink, and spending way too long picking out which shade of lipstick to use.
So when it comes to wedding days, the "getting ready" period in the morning is such a highlight for most brides. The anticipation is building, and there's so much excitement for the day ahead.
As a wedding planner, I'm all about delegation, and keeping things as stress-free as possible throughout any wedding day, from start to finish. That's why I recommend assigning each member of your bridal party a specific task to help make the "getting ready" portion of the day super smooth and fun.
Take a look at the list below, and I'll bet a certain bridesmaid will come to mind for each of the tasks on the list. Or, send this post to your girls and let them duke it out themselves!
For the Early Bird: Ask your bridesmaid who is a morning person (side note: how?!) to round up the group's coffee orders and pick it up on the way. There's a long day ahead, and caffeine is essential!
For the Perfectionist: Ask your most meticulous bridesmaid to handle dress steaming for the group. Ideally, she should do this before her hair/makeup is done and in a separate room, as steam can mess with hair and makeup.
For the One Who's Always On Her Phone: Ask your bridesmaid with the latest iPhone to snap candids all day long. The more the better! Have her send them to you at the end of the reception so you can bask in the day while you wait for professional pics.
For the Party Girl: Ask the go-to party host of the group to bring her portable speaker. Getting-ready tunes are a must!
No matter how you divvy up the tasks, the goal is to make the "getting ready" time as enjoyable and stress-free as possible. By assigning your bridesmaids roles that play to their strengths, you can ensure that everyone is involved in a meaningful way while keeping the energy high and the fun flowing. After all, it’s the moments leading up to the ceremony that set the tone for the entire day—so make them count!
