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Confessions from "Professional" Bridesmaids
After a wedding-fueled summer, we BG staffers couldn't help but wonder what it's like to be a bridesmaid not just once, but five, six or even 12 times (that's a whole lot of taffeta). So we interviewed a panel of 11 'maids about why they were willing to say "I do" to so many different weddings and what they've learned along the way. Follow their pointers to be an amazing bridesmaid; just don't blame us if you get asked again!
1. Being Asked is a Huge Honor
The bride chose you for a reason: She values your friendship and wants you to stand beside her as she takes her vows and celebrates the beginning of a new chapter in her life. The bridesmaids that we spoke to say that although it might sound cliché, they feel it's a huge honor to be in someone's bridal party.
Being privvy to a friend's most intimate moments is part of the draw. "One of my favorite parts of being a bridesmaid is the time leading up to where your friend and/or family member says 'I do'...You get to talk about old times, help them ease their nerves and watch them transform into the most beautiful they've ever been. I love taking a moment to sit back and take it all in before we're hustled out of the room and get the bride down the aisle," says Samantha Irons from Cleveland, OH. (Check out 200+ emotional 'getting ready' moments, here!)
August 20th
Photo by: Radiant Photography on Bridal Musings via Lover.ly
Tip of the Day: You and your husband are a duo now, so that means you'll need to make decisions together. For instance, if your parents invite you over for the holidays, don't just say "yes" without checking with your spouse first. Just respond, "Let me check with the hubby and I'll get right back to you." This applies to family vacation plans, birthday parties, couples' nights out and especially requests for help with a friend's move or to borrow anything you own.
Your spouse will appreciate your consideration and relatives and friends will get the message that you're a solid team making commitments together. (This stops any relatives who may want to compete with "the other side" to get you for the holidays!)
Plus, check out 20 Ways to Make Your Marriage Stronger. Visit sharonnaylor.net for more tips and ideas.
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Build up even more anticipation for your walk down the aisle by having your groom face away until you reach him! See more emotional wedding photos ►
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We love this couple's classic Old Hollywood-inspired pose!
August 17th
Photo credit: Travis Percival on Bridal Musings via Lover.ly
Tip of the Day: Accented shoes are a top trend for a wedding day look, and since flowers are a leading wedding day accessory, create a coordinated, pretty look by having the floral accent on your shoes match the flower pin in your hair. You’ll be floral-pretty from head to toe!
Plus, check out our picks for Must Have Bridal Accessories. Visit sharonnaylor.net for more tips and advice.
911 Dispatcher Saves the Wedding Day
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With so many details planned to a T, a bride knows she needs to anticipate the potential for something to go wrong on her wedding day. Though most day-of emergencies can be fixed with a sewing kit and tampons, one bride required 911 assistance...in more ways than one.
On Sunday, August 11, a bride named Amanda [she declined to publish her last name] had her wedding gown stolen on the morning of her nuptials in Washington, DC. She had been packing her car in preparation for the ceremony when, upon returning from a quick trip to the house, she discovered the dress had gone missing. Panicked, she called 911 to report the theft.
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Talk about a dramatic sendoff! We love this couple’s fiery exit.
WATCH: Paralyzed Bride Inspires Us In Big, Big Way
This article originally appeared on The Huffington Post
At just 17 years old, Stevie Beale was paralyzed from the waist down in a tragic car crash that killed the car's driver — and Beale's best friend — Charlie.
“[After the accident] I thought I was doomed to my parents' house, to never have a boyfriend or never get married,” Beale told Today.com. “I thought I was going to sit at home and rot away.”
But after the accident, the Toledo, Ohio bride vowed to walk down the aisle on her wedding day, no matter what. And this weekend, the 24 year old did just that. With the help of a walker, Beale ambled down the aisle, a huge smile on her face, toward her groom, Jared VanAusdale.
Watch the video below!
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