Brides need to vent, and will do it often, but they won't forget frank words said in a heated moment, even if he really is a close-talking oaf.
Don't upstage the bride
This is her day and even though you're playing an important role, you need to remember she is the star.
You will have to sit through and help organize some boring showers
The bachelorette will be a blast, but when Auntie Marl starts making a hat out of a paper plate and present bows, as much as you hate your life, remember your friend is feeling worse – she has to wear it! Do what you can to make these events fun. Bring in an ice breaker like conversation cards or play a game like two truths and a lie. It will loosen up the crowd not just for the shower but for the wedding as well.
You should bring an emergency kit for the wedding day
Include tissues, safety pins, Advil, blotting papers, waterproof mascara, breath mints, lip gloss (Cover Girl's AmazeMint acts as both), and a Tide To Go stain remover pen. It's amazing how many things get spilled, slipped and ripped around a white dress.
3 things they won't tell you:
1. You will never wear the dress again. Suck it up and let it go. Just grin and wear it.
2. Every ugly cousin, and some married uncles, will try to hit on you. Roll with it – you might get lucky! But remember: what happens at the wedding will show up in the video and probably on YouTube sometime soon.
3. You will see a side of your friend you never expected and you will, at some point, question your friendship. This is totally normal and it will pass. You'll laugh about it over sangria at their first anniversary.
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