The one thing she is sure of is she wants you to be a bridesmaid (okay, and maybe Pearl Harbor Oahu honeymoon she’s been planning for months now!)

While this is not the easiest task, it is an honor and it speaks of her respect and trust for you and you want to be the coolest bridesmaid ever. Below you will find a few tips that will help you accomplish just that.

• Be available and interested
  • Your world did not stop because of the upcoming event, no matter how important it is to you. But, it is important that you manage your time and allow for new demands that are sure to come up during this time. Make an effort to be there for the bride and to be a source of support.

• Talk about other things
  • By the time the wedding arrives it will seem that the wedding is all anyone talked about or thought about for months. But there was a friendship before there was an engagement. Be sure to talk about those things as well. Do not forget your other interest. This will be a welcome distraction to the busy bride.

• Be flexible
  • Flexibility is a requirement to keep your sanity. If you are too controlled, you will have problems rolling with the punches that a wedding throws at you. Now is the time to practice patience and your ability to laugh your way through situations.

• Be a shopping buddy
  • The bride will find herself shopping a lot for the wedding. It seems there is an endless need of items for the wedding. If you are shopping for a bridesmaid dress or beach shoes for the honeymoon,  she will need a shopping buddy to keep her motivated and to help her make her selections. As tiring as this is for you, it is more so for her. So step up to the plate and be her shopping buddy and partner.

• Be useful
  • Offer to help her keep up to date with her honeymoon registry. Plumfund is a very popular crowdfunding site for couples. As the date of the wedding approaches, adjustments may need to be made to allow the couple to maximize the registry funds.

• Pamper her
  • If we cannot be pampered when preparing for our wedding, when can we? Allow her the luxury of resting in your friendship. Take her to a coffee shop, or schedule a pedicure. Show up with popcorn and a bottle of wine. Do anything that puts the focus on her.

• Throw her a great party!
  • Before you plan her hen party, think of the things she likes. If she likes to dance and party hard, then do so. But if she is more about art museums and tea, then arrange a tea party at a local gallery.

• Be part of the team
  • There is a time when you need to fall into place. Be gracious enough to know when you need to fall in line in order to allow things to run their course.

• Stick around
  • You may want to excuse yourself from the party, but hang in there until the bitter end. You never know what the bride will need as the night wears down.

• Do the little extras
  • Pay attention to details. Make a playlist for the day of the wedding. Resist the urge to take control, but be aware of the details that make your assistance invaluable.

By following these tips you will be the coolest bridesmaid ever. But be careful. You might find yourself being included in a lot of weddings once the word is out.

Author Bio:

Wendy Dessler

Title: Super-Connector at OutreachMama Wendy is a super-connector with OutreachMama and Youth Noise NJ who helps businesses find their

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Budget

The price range on your paper goods is very wide. You can easily get overwhelmed and overextended. The smartest way to prevent this is to hire a designer. Your designer is an expert at getting you the product you want at a price you can afford. Paper goods cost less per piece when ordered in quantities. You do not want to order more than you need, and you certainly do not want to order less than you need. Set your budget with the help of your designer and stick with it. Be open-minded. If you simply love a particular pattern, say so. But remember, trim work, sparkles, and extras will drive the price up.

Come prepared. Give the designer all the information such as, the number of guests being invited (bring the complete guests list). The dates, times, and special arrangements that need to be included. If you are using a Honeymoon Registry the information should be included. If your plans include crowdfunding for special causes or charities, include this on the information cards. The designer will know how to get all the critical information tastefully included.

Timing / Dates

Your guests will need their invitations six to eight weeks before the wedding. Therefore, you should meet with your designer, ready to place an order no less than two months before the wedding date. If you wait too long, you may have to pay extra to get the paper goods you want. Further, if there is a problem in getting the invitations mailed, your guests may be unable to properly schedule.

Create your impression carefully

As mentioned before, the invitation (or save the date card) is the first impression your guests have of you, your wedding, and your ”brand”. While everything about the wedding should reflect you as a couple, the concept goes a bit deeper with your paper products. If your wedding is a formal event, yet your invitations depict a casual affair on the beach, your guest are caught off guard. The opposite is also true. If your invitations are elaborately formal, yet the wedding is a more casual event, people will arrive overdressed and uncomfortable. Be sure your style is reflected in your paper goods and so is the atmosphere of the event.

Your Appointment

Browse the designers website and choose a few designs you are fond of. When you begin your consultation, this is a starting point. He or she will have options you have not considered, but with the many styles available, a starting point is going to save both of you time.

The designer will spend time with you, getting to know your thoughts, feelings, and personality. Allow them the time they need. They are working to make your wedding a perfect event. Answer their questions, and do not be shy about asking yours.

The paper goods for your wedding are important. Follow these tips and feel comfortable that the details are all taken care of.

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