How to be the best bride tribe
Remind the bride and groom why you were selected to stand by their sides, with our tips on how to be the ultimate bride tribe.
Attend all of the bride’s wedding dress fittings
Every woman loves to go shopping with her best gal pals. Shopping for the perfect dress for your big day is no different.
Offer advice when asked, not when you think it’s needed
Whether you’re not a fan of your bridesmaid dress, you don’t like your hair in a ponytail or you’d have chosen different desserts, we’d recommend only putting in your two cents when asked. Everyone has different tastes and it’s not your special day, it’s theirs.
Throw an epic hen party
Don’t worry, we have you covered! Find everything you need here. We also have a great selection of decorations and games here.
Attend all wedding-related events
A bride is nothing without her bride tribe and she’ll need you all by her side during this stressful time.
Delegate wedding day tasks
As a bride tribe, you should assist with set up, offer to organise parts of the day and help the bride ensure everything is running according to plan.
Write the perfect speech
If you’ve been asked to write a speech for the wedding, ensure you write it ahead of time. It shouldn’t be too long. It should be funny, yet kind and truthful (AKA a slightly embarrassing story is okay). Find our tips on how to write the perfect speech here.
Ensure you have an emergency kit for the bride on the big day
We’ve carefully curated the perfect Oh Shit Kit, including everything the bride could possibly need on her wedding day. Take a look here.
On the big day, have all the vendors’ information on hand
The cake hasn’t turned up, the make-up artist is running late or the band doesn’t know where to go – make these your problems, not the bride’s.
Keep the bride smiling
Offer her water (and wine), make sure she’s fed, tell her jokes and bring up lovely memories to make her laugh. Laughter, food and drink are all good for the soul and help with stress management.
Pass on all necessary information to the groom
We all know that males can be a little forgetful. Ensure that the groom knows all the information for the big day. You can also suggest, and pass on, any letters or gifts from the bride to the groom and vice versa.
Be there for the bride
Help her into her dress, help her go to the bathroom, carry her clutch, pull out her chair, carry her train, hold her bouquet… you get the picture.
Pay attention during photos
Taking photos of the bridal party can be a tricky task for both the photographer and the newly-wed couple. Keep everyone happy by listening to instructions, smiling and gladly taking part, no matter how weird you think the photos might turn out….
Be the life of the party (but don’t take it too far)
As the bride tribe, it’s YOUR duty to bring your party attitude (within reason) to all events. Be the first people on the dance floor, be the first people using the photo booth props, offer people food and drink and always look like you’re having a brilliant time… because you are!
Offer to pack down
The day after the wedding most people will be hungover, the bride and groom will be on cloud nine (and hopefully in honeymoon mode). Offering to pack down the event spaces will allow the love birds to have some much needed time out.
Remember why you’re doing this
You are part of the bride tribe because you were carefully selected to stand by the bride on her big day. You’re an important part of her life – and most likely the groom’s – and they couldn’t imagine celebrating their wedding without you. Remember your role is important, stand by her side and be the bride tribe she’ll never forget.