Well i expect not much from any of them but my MOH have helped more than i could have ever asked. If you dont ask for much then you cant be disappointed
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♥What Do You Expect From Your Bridesmaids?
Until I started planning my own wedding (even though I have been in other peoples) I never knew what was usually expected from a bridesmaid. I was watching a "Bridezilla" scream and cry her eyes out because her BM's were not giving her enough ATTENTION and another on that wanted them to set-up her reception. I was embarassed for them!
from theknot.com Bridesmaids: 10 Ways to Lend a Hand There's more to being a bridesmaid than parading down the aisle in pink taffeta. Celebrate your friend and her groom by helping her out and adding some extra fun to this often stressful, but very special time. Here are some of our best ideas, to inspire you to go above and beyond your attendant duties. Take responsibility for the gift baskets or bags for out-of-town guests' hotel rooms. Include a welcome letter, maps, relevant phone numbers, snacks, postcards, city souvenirs, and suggestions for fun activities. Ask the bride when she expects the invitations to be ready and plan an informal gathering. Ask each bridesmaid to bring something to eat, turn on the stereo, and divide the duties of writing addresses, stuffing envelopes, and putting on stamps. Not only will you have fun, but you'll also be helping the bride finish a very tedious job! Offer to supply favors or place cards for the rehearsal dinner. If it's a more casual affair, offer to make simple centerpieces. Ward off prewedding jitters by creating a distraction -- get tickets to a play or dance performance, one that you know she'd be dying to see if she weren't so busy planning the wedding. Ask what she's drinking at the reception and keep her cup full. Brides seldom make it through the crowd to the bar (just be sure her cup doesn't run over). Collect disposable reception-table cameras at the end of the night and get them developed. Offer to be the end-of-the-party, final once-over girl -- collect the cake topper and toasting flutes, make sure Grandma is escorted to her car, etc. Take her gown to the cleaners after the wedding. It'll be pressed and preserved for when she returns. Pack a traveler's "in case you forget" bag: Include a disposable camera, sunscreen, sunglasses, moisturizer, saline, and other toiletries a harried bride might forget to pack. Stock the couple's kitchen with food for their return. The worst trip is the one to the grocery store the night you return from paradise. Help them avoid reality for just one more day. I have to ask... What do YOU expect from your ladies and from your MOH?? |
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I think that list is awesome! My MOH honestly, the little miss bad ass she is, wil probably take care of most of that herself. She keeps coming up with little things for me that are so helpful! From the others, I basicaly want to them to put up with my relentless talk about the wedding. And give their input on my ideas. Also, to make sure I have an awesome bachelorette party . I'm with Carissa on not getting disappointed by not expecting much.
My bridesmaids are awesome! They have all done so much for me. To me a bridesmaids duty is to plan your showers/bachelorette party, help support you and listen to you ramble on, give their input on their outfits etc, and not try to get things there when when it isn't there wedding ( i had one girl do this!) They should also help with favours and maybe some setting up.
My girls are also going above and beyond. They are throwing me 2 showers. 2 girls have the whole week off before the wedding and the other 2 or taking 3 days off...2 days before and the wedding. In this time we are going to the spa, setting up the ceremony and setting up the reception. I'm spoiled rotten!
My girls are also going above and beyond. They are throwing me 2 showers. 2 girls have the whole week off before the wedding and the other 2 or taking 3 days off...2 days before and the wedding. In this time we are going to the spa, setting up the ceremony and setting up the reception. I'm spoiled rotten!
Hmmm...I think I am pretty easygoing when it comes to tasks and stuff, plus I don't have BM's, only my sister. All I want from her is not to piss me off the day before, keep me calm in the morning, have a drink with me in the evening and tell me how fabulous everything was at the end of the night.
I expected nothing more than them in a dress standing next to me at the alter! I didn't want a bridal shower or bachelorette party, AT ALL! But being the kick ass chicks that they are, the did both. My Best Girl planned most of it, she's the only one in San Diego, and the rest are in central CA, but she got as much input as they wanted to give. My very good friend/coordinator helped her so much withthe Las Vegas trip. I had a blast at both and so glad they did it. But I never expected it! My Best Girl has also been by my side while visiting venues, meeting, dress try-ons and fittings. Helped pick out the other dresses, hosting the rehearsal dinner, putting her house up for the sleepover on Friday night, she that bomb! AAAAAHHHHHHH!!!! FRIDAY!! That means I'm only 3 days away from the big day!
My sister who is my maid of honor is already taking up a lot of responsibilites. She's researching photographers since that's her forte. She's been dress shopping with me. She's going on my make up trial etc. She's planning the shower. and will do whatever is needed. This is my only sister, we're twins and very close. She wants only the best for me so she's going out of her way.
I don't expect much from the other bridesmaids. Maybe helping me with some crafts but other than that I just want them to have a good time and get the crowd at the reception involved in dancing. Their role will basically be to make sure everyone is having a good time.
I don't expect much from the other bridesmaids. Maybe helping me with some crafts but other than that I just want them to have a good time and get the crowd at the reception involved in dancing. Their role will basically be to make sure everyone is having a good time.
candy4brandi
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Seattle, WA, United states
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04/23/2008
i just expect them to be exactly what they are...my friends. My MOH got married last july and i was her MOH i helped her in and out of the car after she got her viel on at the salon then i helped her get dressed and i passed out all the flowers to the wedding party i also took the gift to her husband that she had got him. All i want from my girls is for them to be there when i need them and to be willing to do any extra little thing i may need or have forgotten about till the last minute. O and they must have tissues on them at all times!!!
kaseylynne
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Castine, ME, United states
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04/23/2008
I didn't really expect anything particular out of my BMs but they have both been great so far! My MOH is organizing a shower with the help of my bridesmaid and my mother. She also gave me a bag full of things I'll need on the wedding day that has "The Bride" embroidered on it; it is soooo cute!!! My bridesmaid helped me make the wings for my flowergirls. I'm including them in just about everything that goes on for the planning of the wedding. My fiance has to ship out for 2 months before the wedding on a training cruise, so my BMs will be the biggest support! They will be helping me with my invitations and the decorations. We'll make everything a party when we get together and it'll be so much fun!!! I greatly appreciate everything they do for me and since I'll be the MOH at my MOH's wedding in a few years I plan on doing the same for her!
i am just going to expect nothing and i think it work out better :) my mom is my MOH and she already does it all :)
I made the mistake of having my friend who is a single mom my MOH. Her parents don't help so its' often very difficult to find time between watching her 2 yr old and wedding stuff. I ended up doint alot of the stuff with my mom which has turned into a nice bonding experience.
All I "expect" is that they show up! If they can help out with some of the planning or throw me a shower then great! But all I really want from them is to be apart of our big day. But knowing these girls, they'll go above and beyond anything I ask of them.
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