Offer to help the bride with any planning tasks, such as making favors or creating the seating chart Hair and Make Up - If the bride wishes to have all the bridesmaids looking the exact same style-wise, then it is down to the bride to cover the cost of the hair and make up artist. If the bride is feeling a little more flexible, perhaps they might give the bridesmaids someguidelines and allow the bridesmaids to take care of this themselves. They can then either choose to do it professionally or take care of it themselves.

In a gripping finale, Chantelle Walsh was revealed as the winner of the BBC Studios produced Ultimate Wedding Planner. Hen Party - Typically the bridesmaids are expected to pay for themselves at the hen party and some bridesmaids might be happy to pay for the bride too. Again, this is something that can vary from bride to bride and if the bride is happy to cover their costs or pay for an element of the party then there is no doubt it will be graciously appreciated by the bridesmaids. The bridesmaids will likely travel seperately to the bride with the Mother of the Bride in tow, leaving the Bride and Father of the Bride to travel together to the ceremony. The bridesmaids should be at the ceremony venue at least 10 minutes before the bride so the photographer can take any necessary photos and so you are there to welcome the bride when she arrives.The bridesmaidswill most likely be getting ready with the bride the morning of the wedding, so all the bridesmaid should help each other with getting ready and if there are little bridesmaids or flowergirls then make sure they're all ready to go too. Then just be on hand for the bride in case she needs anything. Help the bride gather any necessary items, such as the groom’s ring, marriage license, emergency bag and other essentials

The Maid of Honour will then take the bridal bouquet from the bride and sit with the bridesmaids. At the end, the Maid of Honour will link arms with the Best Man and follow the bride and groom out of the ceremony. The bridemaids will then link with their partnered groomsmen and head out after them. This is also the bridesmaid's last chance to ensure their outfit is complete and ready to go. Whether that be collecting any items that are being hired, buying appropriate underwear for the dress or getting their nails done - get all you need to do booked in so you have it all ready in time.

Helpful Advice

The bridesmaids may wish to help the bride with organising any beauty appointments she might be hoping to have, whether this be offering to go for a mani/pedi/massage with her (aren't you such a great friend?!) or attending her hair and beauty trials with her to help give a second opinion. Travel to the wedding location the required number of days in advance (such as two days prior) for pre-wedding events and helping When the wedding date and location are official, get the bride’s okay and hotel information, and book your travel and lodging with your date, if you’re bringing one!