The Role of Bridesmaid in Weddings…

Weddings are all about- the bustle, the flutter, the scurry - but are never complete without a bridesmaid. A happy bridesmaid makes a happy bride. On the wedding day, the bride cannot roam around for things she wants. On this conjuncture, dominates the role of bridesmaid.

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Indian weddings have been showing this ‘Bridesmaid’ trends in their wedding ceremonies recently. When there have been lots of changes happening in the customary wedding ceremonies in Kerala, the presence of ‘Bridesmaids’ have made it even more trendy and festive. Physical and emotional support is what bridesmaids are all about. When there is worry or merry, bride can find their bridesmaid too important a person to lean on and share the moments.

In Kerala, the wedding practices have changed dramatically. Many wedding practices what once were practices in the western wedding culture have started reflecting in the Indian wedding ceremonies too. Christian matrimonies initiated the ‘Bridesmaids’ culture in Kerala and this has been taken on by Hindu Marriages as well as Muslimweddings. Only, the attire and everything associated with the bridesmaid has changed in the ‘Indian’ or the ‘Keralite’ way!

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For Hindu weddings, the bridesmaids will stick to saris or traditional attires along with other accessories. In Muslim wedding, they have the ‘Hijab’ and ‘Parda’ attires that match with each other whereas in Christian matrimonies, the bridesmaids goes for western dresses or long gowns that bouts with the bride’s wear. Whatever the attire the bridesmaids wear, the duties that they should fulfill during the wedding day and days in prior are the same.

What are the things to be taken care of by the bridesmaid? Let’s have a look…

The Wedding Shopping Spree…!

The endless suggestions and arriving at a common conclusion about what the bride and the bridesmaids should wear is prolonged yet joyful moments. One won’t get tired of the numerous discussions and shopping for the big day.

During the shopping, the decisions on the dresses of the brides and bridesmaid, the wearable and accessories have to be made by the bride and her team. The looks matters not only for the bride but for the bridesmaids as well and hence it is highly recommended that you do wise shopping.

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 Bride Needs Your Emotional Upkeep

The bride might feel a little emotive as the big day nears. At this point, it is the emotional support that the bridesmaids provide is what will energize the bride. Keeping the bride happy and giving her the feeling of well-being is what the bridesmaids should ensure of. Make sure that the preparations are going on in a smooth pace and there is nothing to be worried about so as the bride don’t get an irresolute feel on such affairs.

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Make The Big Day an Unforgettable One!

When the families and relatives deals with the serious matters of a wedding, the bridesmaids and friends make sure that the ‘fun factor’ in every wedding is enriched. The wedding ceremony is all about music, dance, party, food and feasts. The best you make these things happen, the more memorable your friend’s wedding ceremony is going to be!

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A little extra effort may be required at this point by the bridesmaids. For example, the bridesmaids can arrange fun filled games and activities thus making sure that majority of the wedding attendees are being part of the celebrations and everyone have had a great time viewing and participating. Bridesmaids are the energy catalyzers in weddings and to make sure the wedding is not spoilt even in the slightest way possible is their onus.

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Bridesmaids make sure that the bride has whatever she wants within her reach, which in a way makes you the bride’s personal assistant on her special day. The role of the bridesmaid cannot be restricted to the wedding day alone. Right form the initial stages like wedding shopping, the bridesmaids’ contribution is important for the bride.

We hope that you make a good note of these points to be remembered and have a blast for your friend’s wedding.☺