Bridesmaids Tips & Tricks

Hey guys, so my mum got married on the 24^th of this month. This was my second time being a bridesmaid. Bearing in mind that the first time was for my granddad and I was about 6. So if you want to know some tips and tricks then carry on reading.

Have a bag full of essentials.

Okay so I know bridesmaids don’t carry bags on the day but that doesn’t mean you can’t have one. So what I did was I had a clutch bag that seemingly went with my dress but it really doesn’t matter. Normally if you’re having cars to the venue they will stick around for pictures after the ceremony so you can give it to them or the photographers. They want this day to go without a hitch just like the bride so they will do whatever you want as well as the bride. Or if you have a significant other just give it to them. Now, onto what will be in the bag.

·         Plasters are always a must have. Shoes rubbing, kids around or the last minute shave of the legs and you’ve cut yourself. Happens to a lot of people so plasters are a must.

·         Chewing gum or mints. This is quite simply you just don’t want to have bad breath as you will be speaking to a lot of people whether or not your related to them.

·         Bobbles and pins. Okay so this maybe just for a few people but for me by the time the evening disco came around my curls had fallen and I just wanted to put it up so that it was seemingly more presentable and also out of my face so I was glad that I had a bobble and so extra grips so that I could put it up.

·         Small deodorant or perfume. A wedding day is a long day and depending on the weather you’re going to get warm and you don’t want sweat patches or to smell so having a small deodorant and a roll on perfume or one of those small travel sprays is a real must-have.

·         Tissues. Do I need to say more? It’s an emotional do and you’re going to cry at either the first dance or the father’s speech so having tissues handy is a good thing.

·         Make up brush and small mascara and lipstick. After crying your most like going to want to touch up your make up so having these things handle will just make you feel that little bit more refreshed.

Wear your shoes in before the day

This is a good idea as you really don’t want to have blisters or sore feet on the day as you will be having a lot of photos done and you’re going to be standing around for a while so wear them in the office or while you’re in the hose doing cleaning or while you’re watching TV. This will make your feet love you on the day and you not having to worry if you’re going to hurt in the morning.

Make sure you have well fitting under garments

There is nothing worse than having a bra that doesn’t fit right under the dress or having pantie lines showing through. Solution. Just make sure you have nice under garments for the day. Doesn’t mean you have to buy all new stuff just make sure that the one pair of pants that fits you the nicest and have no vpl are clean and you know exactly where to find them on the day as well as knowing where the bra that doesn’t show through the bridesmaids dress i.e. straps that are too thick or is strapless or is too high at the back. Make sure it’s not visible and fits. You don’t want the bride too have to ask if they can Photoshop them out just make it easier for her.

That’s it for this blog if you have any questions just leave a comment and I’ll get back to you

Happy blogging,

Sophie May

Xoxo

Photos By: Me, Sophie May