etter before the big day, as some of the women may be just meeting for the first time.

2. If you’re the crafty type, offer to lend a creative touch to the wedding or shower (or both) by creating all of the centerpieces or making the favors. The bride will apprecia

While most all women are aware of the general duties and responsibilities that are required when taking on the role of bridesmaid, there can be so much more to it than helping out with the shower or going dress hunting. Take the initiative to be creative, but also thankful and appreciative because you were asked to be a part of your friend’s important day. Here are some simple but great ideas to help you be the best bridesmaid you can be while showering your friend with love and affection during this most special time in her life.

1. Ask the bride when she’d like the invitations to be sent out and orchestrate an informal invitation party. Ask each of the maids to bring something to eat, and then divvy up the duties amongst everyone. One can address the outer envelopes while another affixes the stamps, and yet another stuffs the envelopes. Put on some lively music and turn it into a relaxing, fun get-together for just the girls. Not only will you be helping the bride with a tedious task, but it also gives the opportunity for everyone to get to know one another better before the big day, as some of the women may be just meeting for the first time.

2. If you’re the crafty type, offer to lend a creative touch to the wedding or shower (or both) by creating all of the centerpieces or making the favors. The bride will appreciat

ful and appreciative because you were asked to be a part of your friend’s important day. Here are some simple but great ideas to help you be the best bridesmaid you can be while showering your friend with love and affection during this most special time in her life.

1. Ask the bride when she’d like the invitations to be sent out and orchestrate an informal invitation party. Ask each of the maids to bring something to eat, and then divvy up the duties amongst everyone. One can address the outer envelopes while another affixes the stamps, and yet another stuffs the envelopes. Put on some lively music and turn it into a relaxing, fun get-together for just the girls. Not only will you be helping the bride with a tedious task, but it also gives the opportunity for everyone to get to know one another better before the big day, as some of the women may be just meeting for the first time.

2. If you’re the crafty type, offer to lend a creative touch to the wedding or shower (or both) by creating all of the centerpieces or making the favors. The bride will apprecia

p>1. Ask the bride when she’d like the invitations to be sent out and orchestrate an informal invitation party. Ask each of the maids to bring something to eat, and then divvy up the duties amongst everyone. One can address the outer envelopes while another affixes the stamps, and yet another stuffs the envelopes. Put on some lively music and turn it into a relaxing, fun get-together for just the girls. Not only will you be helping the bride with a tedious task, but it also gives the opportunity for everyone to get to know one another better before the big day, as some of the women may be just meeting for the first time.

2. If you’re the crafty type, offer to lend a creative touch to the wedding or shower (or both) by creating all of the centerpieces or making the favors. The bride will apprecia

tamps, and yet another stuffs the envelopes. Put on some lively music and turn it into a relaxing, fun get-together for just the girls. Not only will you be helping the bride with a tedious task, but it also gives the opportunity for everyone to get to know one another better before the big day, as some of the women may be just meeting for the first time.

2. If you’re the crafty type, offer to lend a creative touch to the wedding or shower (or both) by creating all of the centerpieces or making the favors. The bride will apprecia

etter before the big day, as some of the women may be just meeting for the first time.

2. If you’re the crafty type, offer to lend a creative touch to the wedding or shower (or both) by creating all of the centerpieces or making the favors. The bride will appreciate your personalized touch and will no doubt be very thankful, especially with one less thing to worry about.

3. Find a diversion for you and the bride to partake in the week of the wedding, when the pre-ceremony jitters may be starting to set in. Take the bride-to-be to a play, movie, concert, or even to the spa for a day of relaxation and pampering. This will help take her mind of off all the last minute details that need taken care of during this final week before the big day.

4. Take responsibility for any out-of-town guests who will be attending the wedding. Make all of the travel and accommodation arrangements to give the bride one less thing to worry about. Even go one step further and make gift baskets for the out-of-towners filled with welcome letters, maps, snacks, postcards, souvenirs from the area, and a list of popular attractions. Guests will be touched by your thoughtfulness, and will certainly welcome the gesture.

5. At the reception, find out what the bride is drinking and take it upon yourself to see to it that she always has a full