How to raise ANy bride’s spirits during tough times

It’s uncertain times. Events have been cancelled. Jobs have been lost. Relationships have been strained and spirits have no doubt been dampened. You’ll likely have a friend, relative or colleague who’s wedding has been indefinitely postponed or sadly cancelled. They may be forced to reschedule due to a new strain on finances. Or couples may have missed out on getting married by a few days and now have the stress of re-imagining their perfect day. Whatever situation your bride-to-be is in, one thing is for certain:
now is the time she needs her bride tribe more than ever.

Over the past few weeks we’ve seen many heart-warming ideas, thoughts and phrases on how to be there for others. So, if you have a little extra energy, empathy or kindness to give, here’s how you can help lift your bride’s spirits:

Virtual hen party

Get the gang together via Zoom (or your communication app of choice) for several hours of games, dares, drinks and dancing. We’d suggest using Kahoot! to create ‘how well do you know the bride/couple’ quizzes and asking the winner of each round to give the bride a dare. If you’re able, organise a delivery of prosecco and an assortment of nibbles to make up a grazing platter. Ask a member of the bride’s bubble to set it up for her. If you already have the decorations, consider doing a contactless drop off so that the bride’s lounge can be hen ready too.

Post-wedding hen party

Just as good - if not better - than a pre-wedding hen party. But seriously, think about it. The bride will be less stressed, you’ll be less stressed and there’s likely to be less pressure on the event as a whole.

Change from a vacay to a stay-cay

With international and domestic travel on hold, it’s now not as easy to jet to the mountains of Queenstown or the beaches of Australia. So, instead of a hen party vacation, opt for a hen party staycation. Hire a house within driving distance or opt for camping/glamping (only once gatherings are allowed again please team). Because after all, it doesn’t matter where you are as long as you’re all together.

Send her something special on her wedding day

Heartbreakingly, many brides are spending what would have been their wedding day in isolation. To combat disappointment, we’ve seen many couples celebrate the day with their chosen music, champagne and even by wearing suits and white dresses. To help make the day a little more special, send flowers, wine or a cake in the flavour they had planned for their wedding.

Offer to help, if you can

Everyone has their own battles to fight, but if you can offer a helping hand then do so. This might be by offering to cancel or reschedule the band. Or by buying your own bridesmaid shoes, doing your own make up or making some desserts to help cut costs. Maybe it’s as simple as helping to plan the wedding or booking in dress fittings once this time has passed.

Simply check in

If everything else seems a little too hard at the moment that’s alright too. When all else fails, there’s nothing like sending a text, picking up the phone or dropping a note in a letterbox to check in and see if she’s doing okay. After all, help is in the small things and it’s the thought that counts.