The Maid of Honor and bridesmaids are, to the bride, one of the most important elements of the wedding. She is your pillar of strength when wedding stress overwhelms you, the creative director who throws you a wild and wacky hen’s night and the best friend standing by your side, wiping away tears, when you finally say “yes” to the man you love. Most brides have sisters or best friends they usually want as their bridesmaids. Two or three bridesmaids are acceptable but it starts getting complicated if the bride is popular and has lots of good friends she simply can’t do without. How then can she choose amongst her friends without offending some? Read on for some tips in choosing your bridesmaids below.
Your Sister As Your Maid Of Honour
If you have a sister you are close to, she should naturally be your first choice for your Maid of Honour, the highest ranking bridesmaid! If you have two sisters, the older one usually is the Maid of Honor while the younger one can be part of your team of bridesmaids. Ultimately, no one will understand you as well or tolerate your bridezilla tantrums and still love you for it like family can!
Choosing Your Best Friends
If you have several best friends but don’t want to overwhelm your wedding with 10 different bridesmaids, have a thought about what you need your bridesmaids to do and whether the friends you had in mind are suitable. Not everyone has the time to run around for the bride as her bridesmaid, even if they are best friends. It is common for friendships to sometimes get strained during the wedding preparation so think about your friends’ commitment, time and priorities before signing them up for bridesmaids duties! If your friends are true friends, they will understand if you do not select them as bridesmaids and some might even be secretly relieved!
Do I Have To Choose His Sister?
Some brides wonder if they are obliged to choose their future sister-in-law to be their bridesmaid. Some brides may be very close to their sister-in-law and may wish to include her in their bridal party, however, it is entirely up to you to choose whom you would like as your attendants. However, it might be good to include them in some part of the wedding, perhaps as ushers or to do the reading during the ceremony. After all, they too will be part of your extended family and your fiancé will appreciate your gesture.
Ultimately, whom you wish to choose as your bridesmaids and Maid of Honour is entirely up to you and you should not feel pressured by anyone to select one person over another. Choose friends and family you are close to, those you can depend on and who are a pillar of strength when your stress hits the roof!
With Love,
Elle
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