I have been both, maid of honor and bridesmaid.
I have been a part of a destination wedding that I couldn't get to (so therefor I handled all of the celebratory events that were home including her bridal shower and engagement party).
I have worn gold, yellow, light purple, dark purple, gray and next month, navy blue.
I have worn short dresses every time but one.
I have had my hair all up for all but one wedding, where it was half up and half down.
I was not 21 for two of the weddings.
I was pregnant for two of the weddings. (about 9-10 weeks pregnant for one and 7 months for the upcoming wedding)
I missed one bride's bridal shower due to giving birth to Tori.
I missed one bachelorette party due to being 6 months pregnant.
Some of the things I would like to note about being in a wedding:
-It is a financial commitment. After you buy your dress, pay for your hair and makeup, shoes, your part of the shower, your part of the bachelorette party, and then.. if your significant other is also in the wedding... you need to really love these people. lol.
-You should have the entire weekend available for wedding festivities. Rehearsal, rehearsal dinner, day of, day after.
-It is so, so flattering that a person asks you to be in their wedding.
-You do not need to ask someone to be in your wedding just because they asked you to be in theirs. It should be who you whole-heartedly want in your wedding.
Tips for finding the perfect bridal party:
-Remember to ask someone who you know is a part of your life NOW. Sure, friends from way back then are nice.. but if you know that realistically they cant tell you what your fiancé's last name is or the last time you guys hung out, they are likely not going to be there for the long run (sorry people).
-Ask someone who is not a huge drama queen and is really going to let you shine as the bride.
-Ask someone who doesn't take things personally. You will become a bridezilla at some point or another so they need to be able to handle that.
-Ask someone who knows your family and knows how to handle emergency annoying family situations.
-Ask someone who has fabulous taste and is honest with you about fashion, etc.
-Remember the financial situation. Do not decide for someone if they want to be in your wedding. You may have a broke friend that you want to ask, ask them and if they decline due to finances then understand and ask someone else. Don't make them feel bad for not wanting to over extend themselves.
-On the other end of that, ask someone who understands the commitment financially. It is terrible when you ask someone and then they never want to pay for anything and act clueless about the fact that it was going to cost them money.
My list of MUST HAVES FOR A WEDDING:
-Alcohol (even just wine and beer is ok)
-Dj (Worth the money, there is nothing worse than a wedding where everyone sits on their butts the whole time)
My list of what you can do without:
-Programs. Seriously. No one looks at them after the ceremony and most people at your wedding will know who everyone is.
-Ellaborate flowers. Unless youre a huge flower person, then flower on.
-Videographer. You will not watch this video more than once unless you really love yourself. A lot.
-Bouquet toss and Garter: Played out. Old school. Not usually enough single people to make it any fun. Unless youre in your 30's, then maybe you will have a lot of divorcees at the wedding.
Here are a couple pictures.. I couldn't find one for every single wedding. Enjoy.
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