Colour coordinated bridesmaids in gowns of varying designs

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On the big day itself, the bridesmaid takes on even greater responsibility. Dressing the bride, prompting her where necessary, and attending to her every need, it is necessary therefore for the bridesmaid to be as comfortable as possible in what she is wearing, yet having to project an image of elegance and grace.

Some of her responsibilities may include .

• Dressing the bride, making sure that every button is fastened, every ribbon secured.
  

• Relieving the bride of her bouquet when necessary, for example, during religious ceremonies.
  

• Trying to keep the bride cool, calm and collected. Keeping her cool with a paper fan and having lots of tissue on hand to wipe off any perspiration.
  

• Walking down the aisle, preceding the bride, in church.

As someone whom the bride relies on, not only on the wedding day but very often right through the planning process, the bridesmaid plays an integral role in ensuring that the bride is never flustered, calming her nerves and reminding her to be patient throughout the roller-coaster ride of pre-wedding stress and pre-marital jitters.

Tip : The bridesmaid should adjust the bride's veil after the unveiling by the groom as the latter often does not pull the veil all the way back.