So you have said "YES!" to the all important question. Congrats! You are filled with joy that you can't quite express and you are thinking of great ways to tell your family and friends and trying to figure out who to tell first. This is an exciting time for both of you. So, what comes next?
You've told the folks and friends. Now comes the fun part: planning the big party! But where to start? Before you jump the gun and start asking your friends to be bridesmaids or groomsmen, take a step back and have the all important conversation of the budget. Yes, the budget! This will decide many factors in the planning process: attire, venue, food, accessories, bridal party members, and much more.
When you have the budget down, then you can start thinking of who you would like to be part of your bridal party and what you expect of them. Will they purchase their own clothes? Do you want them to plan your bridal shower? Bachelorette party? Bachelor party? When you have figured this part out let them know what you expect of them through the planning process so you're all on the same page.
Many people believe that when they say yes to the dress or tux that their only job is to stand beside the couple on their wedding day. The reality is that the bride and groom rely on them for more than that: emotional support, planning assistance, even making centerpieces.
To anyone who has been asked to be in a bridal party please keep in mind that you have a couple who are relying on you to help however you can. That might mean attending appointments with them, talking endlessly of their plans on table cloth colours, going for a run with them, or planning a party for them. If you find your not up to the task let them know. Not everyone wants this role and that's okay. At the end of this fun and amazing process you're still going to be there for one another, through thick and thin.
Have fun and happy planning!
You've told the folks and friends. Now comes the fun part: planning the big party! But where to start? Before you jump the gun and start asking your friends to be bridesmaids or groomsmen, take a step back and have the all important conversation of the budget. Yes, the budget! This will decide many factors in the planning process: attire, venue, food, accessories, bridal party members, and much more.
When you have the budget down, then you can start thinking of who you would like to be part of your bridal party and what you expect of them. Will they purchase their own clothes? Do you want them to plan your bridal shower? Bachelorette party? Bachelor party? When you have figured this part out let them know what you expect of them through the planning process so you're all on the same page.
Many people believe that when they say yes to the dress or tux that their only job is to stand beside the couple on their wedding day. The reality is that the bride and groom rely on them for more than that: emotional support, planning assistance, even making centerpieces.
To anyone who has been asked to be in a bridal party please keep in mind that you have a couple who are relying on you to help however you can. That might mean attending appointments with them, talking endlessly of their plans on table cloth colours, going for a run with them, or planning a party for them. If you find your not up to the task let them know. Not everyone wants this role and that's okay. At the end of this fun and amazing process you're still going to be there for one another, through thick and thin.
Have fun and happy planning!