Bridesmaids and bridal party

Bridesmaid essentials

Choosing the right bridesmaids is a vital aspect of your wedding. You’ll share a lot of the fun and excitement of organising your day with your bridesmaids and they will be a major source of help and support.

Dressing your bridesmaids

So you’ve chosen your wedding gown, jewellery and accessories. You’re going to look fabulous on your wedding day. Now it’s time to make sure you choose the right bridesmaids' dresses too.

Jobs for the boys

Do you think it is more important to flirt with as many bridesmaids as possible on the day or to make sure your shirt is tucked in? You might have been chosen as a groomsmen because you are one of the most organised and dependable people the groom knows . . .

Bridal party - meet and greet

Choosing your bridal party can either be the easiest or the hardest decision you have to make for your wedding. For some brides it is a simple matter of asking their two sisters to be bridesmaids but for others, who need to include a sister-in-law, best friend and aunt, the decision can be very hard. So how do you get the bridesmaids and groomsmen you want and at the same time keep everybody happy?

Secret bridesmaids' business

The role of the bridesmaid in medieval times was to dress like the bride and act as a decoy in case of kidnappers. Thankfully, ‘possible death’ is not part of the modern bridesmaid’s job description but the role is just as important in terms of making sure the wedding runs smoothly.

A helpful tradition

Bridal showers are a good excuse to take a break from wedding planning and delight in getting some fabulous presents to start your married life. They're also a great way to gather the bridal party together before the big celebration. Jasmeet Hundal looks at the tradition.