Hen weekends - best girl guide - betterweekends.com

A wedding is a celebration of love between two people and coming together of loved ones, friends and family. It’s also one of the most stressful experiences for all those involved and the Bridesmaids certainly don’t get let off lightly! You may not have the almighty stress of preparing the funniest speech ever - like the poor Best Man - but you will certainly shoulder any worries the bride may have about her big day.

Brides tend to forget that while they're 100% committed in planning their wedding, the rest of the world isn't. Try your best to be enthusiastic and inquisitive, remember that this is an exciting time and one day it will be you.

A Bridesmaid has many functions, but first and foremost you are there to make the bride happy and give her a helping hand with the planning. Bridesmaids usually wear outfits chosen by the bride. Traditionally, these are paid for by the Bridesmaids (unlucky). Thankfully nowadays payment is normally shared between you and sometimes even paid for by her dad.

Once you add up the cost of the shoes, makeup, dresses, accessories, not to mention the Champagne, it can be an expensive business!! The bride's choice of Bridesmaids' dresses will depend on several factors, most importantly what she is wearing herself. If she chooses a long elaborate gown, then you will properly be similar. If, however she decides to marry in a shorter, simpler style, then it would look stupid if she made you put on a bright orange number with frills and flounces (thank God!).

Remember to make time for dress fittings and to be as flexible with your time as you can. This will ease the stress away from the Bride herself and hopefully make the whole experience a fun one! As chief Bridesmaid, you should co-ordinate the other Bridesmaids and make the arrangements for the fittings. All the Bridesmaids should meet up at least once before the wedding day, and you should take the lead in organising it.

As chief Bridesmaid, it's your job to organise the Bride's Hen Night, Hen weekend, final-fling party or whatever you want to call it, before she becomes a married woman.

It doesn't have to be all L-plates and Firemen, (unless that's what turns you on). Simply fill in the enquiry form requesting help on this subject and let us do the work for you. After all you already have loads to do..

Let us know what idea you have and between us, you will have a girlie weekend to be proud of. The best advice we can give you is to check with the bride beforehand, just so you know what kind of do she's hoping for…