The Bride and Her Bridesmaids
You've imagined a blissful wedding journey, and your expectation may be shattered if you don't consider a few vital truths.
No one gets along endlessly. Even during the best vacations, for example, you're bound to come across some conflict. Insert the high stakes time of a wedding with a group of individuals that may not know each other; you're going to need to understand that with varying personalities, among other things, this group may or may not hit it off. Don't worry about whether or not your bridesmaids are besties. Providing low-pressure opportunities for everyone to get to know each other is a great way to bridge the gap. Still, your bridal parties' common denominator is you, and that may be all there is, and that's o.k.
They will never wear the dress again. No.. seriously, they won't. So don't even worry about choosing something that can be worn again because it rarely happens. If you want to increase the odds, choosing a dress in black is a great option.
Taking part in a wedding can be an expensive venture, so be considerate when making plans around must-attend events. A bridesmaid dress, shoes, jewelry, wedding showers, and bachelorette party all add up quickly, so make sure you have your priorities straight. If you want all the girls to have a spa day, getting their hair and make-up done, maybe ease up on some of the other expenses. You'll also want to have open communication with your bridal party too, so there isn't undue pressure to penny up if the pennies are tight.
Lastly, you'll want to move through this particular time in your life with the best of intentions. Starting your day with gratitude for the blessings of your friends that are willing to stand up on your behalf, is a pivotal exercise that can set you up for a great day. It's hard not to be a bridezilla-know-it-all, barking orders at your wedding party. With your focus being grounded in gratitude, you will look more readily for the beauty of all the unique events, both enjoyable and challenging.
Ensuring both you and your bridal party have a great experience all starts with your expectations. Be realistic, and you most certainly will avoid many of the pitfalls experienced by others.
