We have compiled five simple tips for you to remain on the better end of a very stressed and emotional bride.
We don't think you can go wrong to be honest, five simple rules, five simple tips, at least i didn't name this post top 100 tips - now that would be a nightmare.
1. Be organised.
Always stay one if not two steps ahead. There isn't anything worst than your maid of honour forgetting to attend a cake tasting or dress fitting or to choose the linens because the venue has seventeen different types.
Being unorganised and a scatterbrained will only worry the bride, because she will feel she needs to do double to work to keep checking over your own responsibilities.
2. Be prompt
Arriving to meetings, fittings, even the bride's house on time is a stress-reliever on is own. The bride should not need to chase up her reliable team of helpers. Having good communication with eachother is key to not getting the wrong idea and going off on a tangent. Communicate through text, email, Skype, phone calls etc. Your options are limitless.
3. Be efficient
Preparation is key. If you have been given a title such as maid of honour then the first thing you need to do, is find out what it is that you are expected to do. Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty and help out in other area's.
4. Pre-empt disaster
This ties into always being a few steps ahead. Always have a contingency plan. Have a list of what if's? I.e. If the distance between the ceremony and reception is walking distance - should unbrella's be on hand incase of bad weather?
5. Ease the bride's pressures - spa trip? Treat her to a luxurious spa day or if you find a great deal, weekend! Let her know that if she is tired and overworked, she has a few people who are ready to 'muck-in'. But try not to talk about wedding related things, focus should be on restoring energy, focus and revitalising.
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