Bridesmaids

You just heard the news and got the ask. Your friend is getting married and she wants you to be a bridesmaid! This is a very important time in the life of the bride. You should feel honored that...

Designing a bridesmaid’s dress is not difficult. A bridesmaid's dress should compliment the bridal party as well as adhere to the desires of the bride. An ideal bridesmaid dress will have many...

When it comes to outfitting your wedding party, bridesmaids' dresses can be very expensive. There are ways, however, to reduce that cost and save money.

The bridal shower is one of the most important tasks for the maid/matron of honor --- designed to "shower" the new bride with love, good wishes, and all the items she needs to start a life...

The Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids, taken from Matthew 25:1-13, is a biblical story often told to children at Sunday school in Christian churches. Although the moral of the story can be somewhat...

An unusual and personal gift for a birdesmaid is much more meaningful than the typical jewelry given to wear at the wedding. You don't have to spend a fortune to find a perfect way to say "thank...

With dresses and shoes to buy, showers to host and a bride to keep sane, bridesmaids have some demanding tasks. The day of the big event can be stressful with last-minute errands to run. You can...

Bachelorette parties are held for women about to get married. These parties are a way for the single female to enjoy a last night of freedom with her friends before she walks down the aisle. These...

Rice paper parasols are fast becoming popular in destination weddings, outdoor weddings and other special events. These parasols are beautiful for adding color and personalization to any event....

Second only to choosing the bride's dress, selecting the dress to be worn by the bridesmaids is an important fashion decision that will influence the colors and theme of the entire wedding. From...

Bridal showers are one of the most memorable and special occasions in a bride's life, aside from the day of her wedding. As a bridesmaid, it is your duty to throw a shower the bride will never...

Bridesmaids play an integral role in the planning of a wedding. This group of ladies is often charged with accommodating the bride-to-be's every move. From planning the bridal shower to wedding...

A bridesmaid's gown can be a wonderful complement to a bride's dress, but what if you can't find anything that suits your bridesmaids? Then it's time to design your own. This article will give you...

Taking the time and effort to create a handmade gift shows that you've put a lot of thought into both the gift and the recipient. A bridesmaid is a woman in your life with whom you have chosen to...

The wedding is approaching and your to-do list is dwindling! Now is time to focus on smaller details and honoring those who are helping to make your day special by being a part of your wedding....

Being a bridesmaid takes time, work and money, and the wedding is the perfect time to thank your bridesmaids for a job well done. Give each of your bridesmaids a fun gift that reflects each girl's...

Your bridesmaids are an integral part of your wedding festivities and your fun. Giving them a gift to thank them for their love, support and time commitment is a wonderful gesture. For the girl...

A bridal shower is a pre-wedding party hosted by one or more of the bride's closest friends. The special event is meant to celebrate the bride entering into a new phase of her life. Bridal shower...

They've been there for you during fun and hard times, and since your engagement have attended showers, parties, shopping trips, and stood by you on your big day. When it's time to thank your...

Now that you are becoming a blushing bride you will need your righthand...ugh ladies to assist you with all the wedding planning ahead. All you have to do is pick them. Here's some advice to...

You've decided to find special greeting cards to ask your family and friends to be in your wedding party... but after checking department stores, party supply stores and even Hallmark... no luck....

If you have ever been a bridesmaid and have a dress (or two, or three) packed away in a closet somewhere, you might wonder if anything useful can be done with the dress after the wedding....

They have followed you through countless malls, looking for your dresses, listened to you cry about your broken nail or mangled hair, and stood by your side for thirty minutes in shoes that would...

The man of your dreams has asked for your hand... and your perfect wedding day is just around the corner! Here are some ways to ask those special people to be in your wedding... and some other...

The less stress on your wedding day, the better! Here are 3 easy steps you can take to make sure that your bridesmaids remain focused on your day and nothing else!

The first, and usually most stressful, question asked by moms in bridal salons is “What color should I wear?” There are so many elements involved in picking the right color mother of the bride...

Every bride envisions her special day with all of her best girlfriends surrounding her, so even if her wedding takes place in the Caribbean, she'll want the girls to be present. However, there are...

Congratulations! You're getting married, and along with a groom by your side, you have picked a pack of top-notch bridesmaids. In addition to choosing your dress, you also must select a color and...

Asking your girlfriends to be one of your bridesmaids is an emotional and meaningful event. You can ask in lots of creative ways. Whether you take the straight forward approach or go a little...

Even with the best planning; wedding spending can easily exceed the money allotted for each expense. Bridesmaid gifts, though traditional, can be a wedding cost that you may not have figured in...

Since women come in all shapes and sizes, it's important to choose dresses that the bride likes but that also fit her wedding party appropriately. When some of the bridesmaids are plus-sized, it...

Congratulations! You’re getting married. While tying the knot is a joyous event, it seems that every wedding-to-be isn’t without its share of miniature hurdles. Standard hurdles include (but are...

Where did we get the idea that sitting in a circle and opening hand towels or scandalous underthings was the best way for a woman to spend some quality time with female friends and family before...

As tradition dictates, you will give your bridesmaids their gifts on the night of the rehearsal dinner. It will be thoughtful and significant. But it can also be fun to give out cute, little gift...

The bridesmaid dress: it's been the butt of jokes, the topic of books and the subject of movies for years. Most bridesmaid dresses get worn once and then shoved to the back of the closet for...

Bridesmaids come in all shapes and sizes. You love them for who they are, right? So why not let them be comfortable and feel like the beautiful women they are. I did this for my wedding, and it...

Your bridesmaids spent months helping you put together the perfect wedding. They may have flown in from around the country, bought pink taffeta dresses they will never wear again, coordinated your...

Your friend excitedly calls you with big news; she just got engaged. In the back of your mind, you start adding up how expensive being part of her wedding party will be, and soon realize you just...

Choosing a bridesmaid dress falls onto the bride's shoulders. Some brides accept input and advice from bridesmaids, while others make the choice alone. Selecting a bridesmaid dress is a step which...

Picking bridesmaid dresses can be one of the most difficult decisions for a bride. Not only does she have to like the dress, she must consider what her bridesmaids will think of the gowns....

If you want to be a bridesmaid, consider your responsibilities before accepting the offer. It is an honor to be a bridesmaid, but it is also a lot of work. You need to help plan a wedding shower...

Buying a bridesmaids dress can be a stressful - and expensive adventure. Being a bridesmaid is an honor, so remember: the bridesmaids dress isn't all about you. Keep the bride in mind, keep others...

Given the hundreds (more probably, thousands) of hours spent planning coordinating all the details of weddings, there are always a couple of glaring oversights that can’t help but amaze, and that...

Your bridesmaid is truly a blessing from above. Take the time to personalize a Bible, Watch Tower or Koran for her that she will always be able to keep close to her heart!

Your bridesmaids deserve all the attention they can get for being such a great friend and sharing your special day! Why not make them a personal makeup/travel bag with all the little things that...

If you enjoy going through a stack of bridal magazines and catalogs for wedding invitations and favors, you will likely savor the experience of being a bridesmaid. The new dress you get to wear on...

A bridesmaid is a female friend of the bride who is asked to be a part of the wedding ceremony or wedding party. There can be more than one bridesmaid standing up for the bride at her wedding....

A bridesmaid represents the bride on her special day. She stands up for her, declaring her support and friendship in the union of two people. The dress of the bridesmaid is almost always chosen by...

Every woman wants her closest friends to be in her bridal party to help her celebrate her special day. As the terms and definitions of the word bridesmaid have become more loosely defined, more...

Who says you have to buy your wedding gown? If you have your heart set on a designer gown but can't afford the heavy price tag, then consider renting your gown. Remember, you will only be...