Wooing Bridesmaids

A piece on wooing bridesmaids on Here Comes the Blog!:

It’s hard to believe that one of your dearest friends would say “no” to the honor of being a bridesmaid in your wedding, but I’m here to tell you it’s happening more and more. Even at the risk of damaging a longtime friendship, many women are unwilling to accept the financial obligation that goes along with what is becoming a dubious “honor.” Let’s see–there’s the dress, the shoes, the hair, the make-up, the nails, the bridal shower, the bachelorette party, a wedding gift. If it’s a destination wedding, there’s airfare, accommodations, food. Bridesmaids are often out $1000 to $2000 or more, and all they get in return is a chartreuse dress they’ll never wear again. It’s easy to understand why, after one or two stints as a bridesmaid, some women will opt out of the bridesmaid business.

If you want your friends to say “yes” to the chartreuse dress, I have a few suggestions that will help get them to gladly participate in your wedding

I have to agree here, it can get expensive and stressful ‘maiding for Bridezilla! These two were my favorite tips:

4. Let your bridesmaids wear their own jewelry, or give them special jewelry as a bridesmaids gift.

5. Let your bridesmaids do their own hair, make-up and nails, or pick up the tab for the salon.

Via Here Comes the Blog!