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5 Tips For Bridesmaids Who want to "wow" their bride

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So your friend or family member is getting married and she's asked you to be a bridesmaid. While being a bridesmaid for a first time is an exciting experience, it can be stressful too. From buying the dress to the rehearsal, there are a lot of responsibilities that come with being a bridesmaid, both financial and emotional. These five tips will help make the bridesmaid process easier, both for you and the bride, so that you all can enjoy the wedding.

Try to be supportive.

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Remember that this is one of the biggest (if not the biggest) days of your friend's life. Weddings are extremely stressful especially for a bride, who has to plan out every detail of her special day. If your friend is acting demanding, nervous or panicked, reminding her that you're here for her and you care about her can work wonders. Remind her to breathe and help out with tasks related to the wedding if possible. Ticking some items off her to-do list will make the process easier for her and also help you get involved.

Get to know the other bridesmaids.

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You will probably know some members of the bridal party, but others you may have never met before. Odds are, you wouldn't have crossed paths with the bride's second cousin who she shared a beach house with growing up before. Take the initiative by introducing yourself to the other bridesmaids and learning more about them. You all already have a strong friendship with the bride, so that's one thing you have in common. Even if the other bridesmaids don't become your new besties, planning the bachelorette party and other events will be easier if you communicate with each other.

Always be prepared.

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You know the "mom friend", the girl in the friend group who always seems to be prepared for every situation? She's the girl you need to channel when you're a bridesmaid, so fill up your purse with snacks. Safety pins are also a helpful tool in case there's a last minute dress malfunction. You never know when you might end up saving the day.

Communication is key.

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Make sure you know and understand the responsibilities that are expected of you as a bridesmaid. If you are financially unable to accept being a bridesmaid, let the bride know up front to see if you can reach a compromise or support her in some other way. Also if there is confusion leading up to the big day, like the time of the wedding rehearsal or where to find the items on the wedding registry, make sure to ask. It might also be a good idea to ask another one of the bridesmaids first to see if she knows, so that the bride isn't constantly being asked the same questions over and over. Creating a bridal party group chat could be helpful and ensure that everyone is included in the plans.

Have fun with it.

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Remember that it is an honor to be a bridesmaid. You clearly mean a lot to the bride if she is asking you to stand beside her on her big day! Don't let the stress of the planning ruin the experience for you. Every once in a while, remember to step back, take a breath, and appreciate the moment. You are making special memories that you will remember for the rest of your life.

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5 Tips For Bridesmaids Who want to "wow" their bride

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Try to be supportive.

Get to know the other bridesmaids.

Always be prepared.

Communication is key.

Have fun with it.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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