Congratulations for landing on this page. This means that you’re the chosen one, tapped to play one of the most crucial roles in #teambride for your friend/sibling’s upcoming nuptials. Being the maid can be daunting if you don’t know what you’re doing. On the day of the wedding, you’re an emotional anchor for the bride, and her go-to logistical support system. We ask Brazilian celebrity wedding planner Roberto Cohen to walk us through the unspoken rules of being the best asset to the bride on her big day. Here is what he has to say…
Do
Always be available to the bride.
Make sure the bride is picture perfect at all times. Fix her dress, hair and veil as and when needed. Carry reinforcements in your clutch if necessary.
The bride cannot afford fatigue. Be sure she is well fed and hydrated. You might have to wait on the bride.
Be decisive and solve issues without her knowing unless absolutely imperative. If the DJ’s appearance is delayed, think of ways to fix it- rather than sharing the bad news with her.
Allow her to air her concerns and worries. She needs to vent. Offer words of wisdom which would work for her, not for you.
Don’t
Never run or show panic! It exudes nervousness and sprouts concern. Remain calm and composed no matter what the situation.
If you think that you will not be comfortable with your bouquet and hers, try to have a bouquet stand or a table to place hers.
Don’t try to “show” that you are the happiest person in this wedding. The bride is that person.
Lay off the bubby until after the ceremony. You have an important duty to attend to and are required to remain sophisticated. Post the reception, you’re free!
Don’t go overboard with wedding selfies, tagging the bride and groom to irrelevant pictures of yourself. Same goes for using the wedding hashtag to post your own picture. That is just selfish!
