How to Choose an Attendant for a Traditional Wedding
As a bride, there's usually many family members and friends you want to include in your wedding party. These decisions must be made delicately in order to avoid hurting your loved one's feelings. When making the decisions on your bridal party, consider including a personal attendant. The personal attendant's role is to meet all of your needs on the wedding day.
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Choose someone who is flexible. One minute you might need a bottle of water, the next you may need help bustling your train or sewing a button back onto your dress. Your personal attendant should be someone who can tackle tasks at a moment's notice to keep your wedding day running smoothly
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Select someone that you trust. Your personal attendant will be helping you with every last minute errand on your wedding day. You may need them to take your make-up bag to the reception or drive your car to a hotel.
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Think of a person who doesn't mind being in the background. While a personal attendant's duties are very important, they aren't in wedding photos like the bridal party and they don't walk in the procession. Choose someone who won't get jealous working in a behind the scenes role.
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Decide on a friend or family member who is soothing. On your wedding day, your bridal party will be busy getting their hair and make-up done and getting ready pictures. Your attendant should be someone who will help you stay relaxed and peaceful throughout the entire day.
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Tips & Warnings
Open communication with your personal attendant will help them feel more included. Write a list of things you'll need done that day so they know what's expected of them in advance.
