{"id":39686,"date":"2016-07-13T06:41:02","date_gmt":"2016-07-12T20:41:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/au\/articles\/10-things-nobody-tells-you-about-being-a-bridesmaid\/"},"modified":"2021-11-10T05:02:52","modified_gmt":"2021-11-09T18:02:52","slug":"10-things-nobody-tells-you-about-being-a-bridesmaid","status":"publish","type":"au-article","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/articles\/10-things-nobody-tells-you-about-being-a-bridesmaid\/","title":{"rendered":"10 things nobody tells you about being a bridesmaid"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Image: From the wedding of Kirby and Nick (see more here).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

So you’re going to be a bridesmaid – how exciting! But as much as you try and imagine it and prepare for it, it really has to be experienced to be fully understood. Coming from someone who has already had the honour,\u00a0here are 10 things nobody tells you about being a bridesmaid.<\/p>\n

It’ll strengthen your friendship<\/h2>\n

So your best friend has told you she’s engaged and after the excitement of the announcement\u00a0dies down she hits you with the next bit of news: you’re going to be a bridesmaid!<\/a> You’re in for a wild ride – one that will experience many highs and lows. So much so that your relationship may change forever. The experience is likely to strengthen your friendship\u00a0so much so that you’ll be reminiscing about it many years into the future.<\/p>\n

You can say ‘no’<\/h2>\n

Being a bridesmaid comes with lots of pressure to say ‘yes’. It’s your job to support the bride so it’s natural that you will want to go the extra mile to make sure she is happy. But one thing you need to realise is you can say ‘no’. Are her requests reasonable? Is she asking you to do things that outside of this situation you wouldn’t dream of saying yes to? If she is asking you to do things that make you uncomfortable such as losing weight, changing your appearance or spending ridiculous amounts of money, you need to realise that you absolutely can say ‘no’. If you think\u00a0that this will jeopardise your friendship or summon the dreaded bridezilla<\/a>, then you are being placed in an unfair position.<\/p>\n

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The hen’s night\u00a0won’t go exactly to plan<\/h2>\n

If you’re involved in the organising of the hen’s party <\/a>and you’ve planned every minute detail, you need to accept\u00a0that things will not go ahead 100% as planned.\u00a0Sometimes they\u00a0change in a massive way so be prepared! So if the bride’s lost her shoes and one of the bridesmaids has taken off with a cutie\u00a0from the bar then\u00a0just go along with it. It’s all part of the fun!<\/p>\n

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\u00a0You’ll develop a special bond with the other bridesmaids<\/h2>\n

Even if you weren’t already close with\u00a0the other bridesmaids, by the end of it you will have developed a special bond that won’t be forgotten. Remember you’ll be attending the engagement party, dress fittings, the bridal shower, hen’s night, multiple planning sessions and finally the wedding together – it will be an experience that will bring you together!<\/p>\n

After the speeches, when the pressure is off and you’re able to enjoy a glass of champagne, there is something truly special about taking to the dance floor with these special ladies in your matching dresses.<\/p>\n

It’s likely you’ll never wear the dress again<\/h2>\n

Ah, the bridesmaid dresses. Often a source of many heated discussions among the bride and her bridesmaids. Are they too revealing? Unflattering colours? uncomfortable? Once you finally all settle on the right dresses you might be disappointed to realise that you probably will only wear them once! So make sure you get the most out of it!<\/p>\n

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Image: From the wedding of Elena and David (see more here).<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bring a generous supply of bobby pins<\/h2>\n

Up-dos ain’t easy! Especially when encountering all the weather conditions that Australia is capable of throwing at them. As a bridesmaid you will need to be prepared for emergency hair fix-ups for the bride and fellow bridesmaids if you’re nice. Bobby pins are your friend!<\/p>\n

It may not be a perfect match<\/h2>\n

Have you thought about which groomsman you might be paired up with? It’ll be a wonderful moment elegantly strolling down the aisle but be prepared – it\u00a0might not be a perfect match.\u00a0If the groomsman is as tall as\u00a0Shaquille O’Neal\u00a0and has to hunch down in order to lock arms with you as you walk down\u00a0the aisle don’t worry. It might look silly but it’s all a bit of fun anyway!<\/p>\n

There’ll be dramas<\/h2>\n

Even the most chilled out\u00a0bride might have a meltdown or two during the wedding planning process.\u00a0Your phone, text and email may never have encountered such pressure!\u00a0Being able to reduce stress levels is a serious asset for a bridesmaid, so do your best to remain calm. If you get snapped at, it’s probably not your fault.<\/p>\n

You may have to assist\u00a0the bride in the bathroom<\/h2>\n

Yes, you read correctly. You probably thought ‘I didn’t sign up for this!?” But think about it. Wedding dresses are not designed with practicality in mind. . If a bride’s gotta go, a bride’s gotta go! Depending on the style of the dress it might even require the help of multiple bridesmaids, so make sure you work as a team!<\/p>\n

There is actually a handy invention here that allows brides to go to the loo without assistance. Quite brilliant, really!<\/a><\/p>\n

Did I mention the shoes?<\/h2>\n

It’s a long day. Choose comfy shoes. You don\u2019t want to assume the\u00a0horizontal position, at least not until you are totally removed from the wedding\u00a0situation! Think about the types of surfaces you will have to walk on. Will it be an outdoor wedding? At the beach? Choose wisely.<\/p>\n

Looking for the perfect bridesmaids dresses? Find the best local dress makers here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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