My maid of honor was easy, my best friend since 5th grade who is basically my sister. We've gone all through school together, including college, and now we teach in the same school district. We are those crazy girls who plan on trying to be pregnant at the same time so we can also have kids the same age. I was her maid of honor is August and I'm thrilled that now she will serve as mine.
My four other bridesmaids are all really close friends. Another best friend, who was my partner in crime all through college. We were in marching band together and were co-section leaders for two years so we spent many, many, hours together. I convinced her to move across the hall from me in our dorms sophomore year so that we could be together 24/7. We are almost total opposites but balance each other out so well and I know we will be friends for life.
My two roommates are in my bridal party and I am so happy to include them because there were so many nights when we would be partying and then end up in one of our rooms hugging and saying, we will be best friends forever and all in each other's weddings! I'm the first one to get married and thrilled to begin the tradition. They are both amazing women, so fun, loving, and kind. They also put up with my fiance basically living with us when we were in college and never complaining once. They love him as much as I do and it's only fitting that they will be there when we say 'i do'.
My final bridesmaid is one of my close friends since high school. We met when we worked at McDonalds because we were both new at the same time. It started off as just a work friendship but progressed to much more. We spent lots of weekends together in high school having adventures or saying home watching movies until the wee hours of the morning. She's a friend who has been there through so much and now that I live back in the same town I grew up in we have connected a lot and I'm glad that we are still so close.
Those are my wonderful ladies. I asked them by making them all custom cards and wine bottle labels. It took a while to ask them all because they live all over the state but I finally did and they all said yes! I am one happy girl and I am so happy to have them all there with me throughout the entire wedding process.
Any tips on making sure I'm sweet and my bridesmaids all still love me when the wedding is complete?
Stopping by from the linkup! The biggest piece of advice I have is shower them with love, always ask if they are doing okay or if you're putting too much on them, and start buying gifts for them ASAP. I started buying my BM gifts about a month ago and I am almost done (9 months early!). This way when something is on sale, you buy it and get it for the best price!
ReplyDeletei think treating them fairly is a big one. and having a blast on your bachelorette party!!
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I had a tough time picking my maids also! Originally, I only wanted 3, but then I didn't want some other ladies to feel hurt or left out so now I also have 5. Picking my MOH was extremely difficult because I have two very close friends that both deserve the title. I got around actually choosing one though because one is married and the other isn't so I am just listed them both at maid of honor AND matron of honor :)
ReplyDeleteI love those cards and bottles! What a really cool idea!! I am so happy you found your bridesmaids!
ReplyDeleteI agree with the first commenter, start buying gifts early! I bought a lot of gifts through Living Social and GoopDealz. Since I started early, I had lots of time to find the best deals!
ReplyDeleteI recommend being very clear about your expectations to help avoid hurt feelings.
So awesome! I had the same difficulty choosing my bridesmaids! This is a cute way to ask! Would love you to linkup for my Wedding Wednesdai Linkup too! Lisa @ Showered With Design :: Wedding Wednesday
ReplyDeleteLove the bridesmaid gifts! Customizing is such a sweet touch. As a bridesmaid 8 times over, and after having five myself, I think keeping the custom touches are a definite way to let them know how special they are to you and how you value their friendship. Ways to show you value their time and finances are also important, in my opinion. Having wardrobe options that don't break the bank is a big one, as well as something that's comfortable enough to wear all day (having different styles of a dress in the same color is a great way to do this!). One of my favorite gifts to receive (and I know my girls loved it when I did it for them) is either paying for their make-up or a hairdo the day of the wedding. All of the expenses really add up, so sometimes bridesmaids could forgo the primping to save some cash. Having it as part of a gift is really appreciated! Hope that helps! :)
ReplyDeletePicking bridesmaids was pretty easy for me. I lost one during my engagement, but I loved the ladies that were with me. I used cards from Etsy to ask the ladies to be my bridesmaids. I love that idea! These are so adorable and I love the variety!
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