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Considerate Things To Do for Your Bridesmaids

Your bridesmaids are some of the most important people in your wedding. They’re your support, help, and mentorship in a lot of ways. Once you’ve determined the size of your wedding party, you have to get to work preparing everyone for the big day.

But here’s the thing: this is your wedding, but your bridesmaids are committing to a lot when they agree to the role. They will spend tons of their time, money, and emotional energy supporting you and your marriage, and they deserve showers of praise and gratitude for it.

That gratitude should go beyond just saying, “Thank you!” a million times. Here are some considerate things to do for your bridesmaids that will help them feel valued and appreciated from start to finish.

Break the Ice if They Don’t Know Each Other

Firstly, if your bridesmaids haven’t met before or don’t know each other well, take the lead in breaking the ice. After all, you all will be spending so much time together. Planning such a special event with mere acquaintances is awkward at best and draining at worst.

Don’t let that happen! Organize plenty of casual get-togethers, like brunch or a night in, to foster friendships. By creating an atmosphere where your bridesmaids can connect and bond, you make the wedding preparations more enjoyable for everyone.

Consider Their Budgets

Don’t be the bride who asks their friends to drop $5,000 on a plane ticket and couture dress. Yes, you deserve to have your wedding exactly how you want it, but your bridesmaids deserve to not feel guilted in to spending stressful amounts of money.

So be mindful of your bridesmaids’ budgets when it comes to dresses, travel, and accommodations. Openly discuss expenses and look for ways to minimize costs without compromising the beauty of your day. For example, you can make bridesmaid dress shopping less stressful by looking for affordable options and taking your bridesmaids’ style preferences into account.

Plus, if you strive to make them comfortable financially, odds are that they’ll be willing to splurge on things that are really important to you.

Give Them Heartfelt, Personalized Gifts

Show appreciation for their time, effort, and support by giving your bridesmaids heartfelt, personalized gifts. These don’t have to be extravagant, but they should convey your appreciation and how much they mean to you.

Here are some ideas that you can easily customize for each bridesmaid:

• Custom jewelry

• Handwritten notes

• Gifts that reflect a shared memory

Don’t Control Everything

Lastly, be okay with taking no for an answer. If your bridesmaids feel strongly about a certain makeup look, accommodate that! Being flexible with the things that impact your bridesmaids—such as dresses, shoes, makeup, etc.— shows that you value their comfort and individuality.

Trust them to make choices that they feel good about. The result will be a happier, more relaxed wedding party.

Final Thoughts

Weddings are about more than the union of two people; they’re also about the coming together of families and friends in love and celebration. Your bridesmaids have committed to making this day so special for you, so show your gratitude by doing these considerate things. You’ll have an even better wedding and strengthen the bonds of friendship with the women who mean the most to you.