Not really an etiquette question... Just looking for some helpful advice.
I will be a bridesmaid in my friend's wedding in a few months. Any suggestions on things I can do for her between now and then to help her relax and take a break from wedding stress (even if it is just for a few minutes!)
I would like to surpise her with small gifts or something every week or two between now and then, but sending flowers will get old real quick. Any other ideas?
Thanks!
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edited by TWQadmin on Jun 5, 2007, 12:21 PM)
It's very sweet of you to want to treat the bride. Kudos. I think that just being there and being supportive of her is enough. Be her ear when she needs to vent and her right hand when she needs help. Ask her what she needs and don't wait for her to ask.
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I agree with the Queen. We get so many brides who post here that have been abandoned by their attendants at the last minute and a shoulder and an ear will be invaluable. Is this a personal gift or are the other bridal attendants contributing?
You could do a pedicure, then a manicure, then a 30 minute facial, etc. Also you can send dvd's of particularly calming romantic comedies or wedding movies. Nancy Tucker President of Weddings Beautiful US http://www.weddingsbeautiful.com and http://www.coordinatorscorner.com
Just something I'm doing myself - just to let her know that even though her life is crazy right now, she is cared about and thought of. She seems totally consumed by wedding stuff at times (which I completely understand), and I just want to let her know that it's ok to step back and breathe.
My husband is also a groomsman, so I imagine we will be contibuting to group gifts as well purchasing an individual gift just from us. What I'm trying to do here, is not really to give her a wedding gift, but give her a few small breaks from wedding stuff between all of the showers and wedding. Distractions, if you will...
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