ADVICE ON: CHIEF BRIDESMAID DUTIES
Being chosen as a Chief Bridesmaid is a great privilege, but it also requires a large number of responsibilities in the Wedding planning process. Many girls panic at the thought of what they should be expected to do. Once you have dealt with the excitement of being part of the Wedding party and of wearing a great dress, it's time to start planning immediately.
Here is a list of common duties the Chief Bridesmaid would fulfill:
1. It is the Chief Bridesmaid's responsibility to shop with the Bride and attend dress fittings.
2. The Chief Bridesmaid will be required to help with Wedding invitations, Wedding favours, flower arrangements, centrepieces or anything else at the Bride's request.
3. A large part of the Chief Bridesmaid's duties requires her to organise and invite for the Hen Night.
4. During the Wedding Ceremony, the Chief Bridesmaid will hold the Bridal bouquet for the Bride, putting it down or passing it to another Bridesmaid if the Bride's Wedding dress needs fluffed out or the Bride's veil needs fixed.
6. It's the Chief Bridesmaid's responsibility (as well as the Best Man's) to sign the Wedding license as a witness.
7. It is tradition for the Chief Bridesmaid and Best Man to dance together at the reception.
8. Finally, the Chief Bridesmaid will need to be the Bride's 'pee pal' - have you ever tried to hold a Wedding Dress up while peeing?
If you are a first-time Chief Bridesmaid and need help planning there are many people who would be eager to help out, like the Bride's mother or the other Bridesmaids. The Chief Bridesmaid has many responsibilities, but it's important to remember that the Bride would not have chosen you if she didn't think you were capable of fulfilling these obligations.
