How To Include Your Out Of Town Bridesmaids in your Bride Tribe
Times have certainly changed, ladies! A few years ago, it was easy to gather all your best friends within a short walk or drive for hen parties and wedding planning sessions. However, in today's world, your bride tribe might be scattered across different counties, cities, or even countries. While it would be incredibly convenient to just pop over to your besties' houses for a fun hen party or an important planning meeting, this isn’t always feasible. So, to make sure all the amazing members of your bride squad feel included and valued, here are some helpful tips on how to involve your out-of-town bridesmaids in the festivities and planning!
Creating a WhatsApp Group for Your Bride Tribe
So chances are you and all your best friends already have a WhatsApp group, but do you have a WhatsApp group specifically for the bridal party? If not, set one up now. Whether or not the bridal party members are living nearby or far away, this is essential for keeping everyone in the loop. WhatsApp is also a brilliant way to share photos and updates with the group. Let’s face it—everyone has WhatsApp on their phone, so this should definitely be step number one!
While you’re organizing, you might be wondering, "How many bridesmaids should you have?" It's important to ensure your WhatsApp group includes just the right number of people—enough to cover all your essential bridal party members without becoming overcrowded. A WhatsApp group with too many people can quickly become a burden, so keep the group focused and manageable to avoid chaos.
Pinterest is your best friend when it comes to hen party and wedding planning, ladies! It has every idea under the sun for your last weekend of freedom and the big day. Set up a private Pinterest board for the hen and wedding planning and include all your bride tribe. This way, they can add ideas they think you'll love to the board, ensuring you won't miss a beat! It doesn't cost a thing and is incredibly easy to set up. Just be careful—many of us have lost hours, if not days, to the Pinterest bubble! Be sure to check out our fab Pinterest board, packed with all things hen party!
Using Skype/FaceTime to Connect with Your Bride Squad
So you're probably already used to using Skype or FaceTime to see your besties' faces. These tools are brilliant for involving them in the hen party and wedding planning, no matter where they are. If you’re meeting with your bride squad to discuss all things hen party and wedding, include your out-of-town bridesmaids by video-calling them during your meetup. This way, they won’t fall behind on the plans, and it's a great way to have a big catch-up together!
If you're still wondering, "How many bridesmaids should you have?", remember that including everyone in these virtual meetings can help keep your bridal party engaged and connected. Similarly, if you're trying on wedding dresses with your local bridesmaids, try to Skype them along the way or at least send them pictures of your favourites. This way, everyone in your bride tribe can feel involved in these special moments!
Split the Work
To keep your out-of-town bridesmaids be sure to give them something to organise along the way. Make sure that it's something that they can do away from home. Sending out the hen party invitation emails could be the perfect job for your out-of-town bridesmaid. Emails are instant and won't cost a thing to send, even from the other side of the world! Giving the girls away from home a task keeps them involved in all the planning as well as helping to share the load! Ideal!
Arrange the Hen Party for When They're Home
One of the biggest occasions leading up to the wedding is the hen party! The hen party is a rite of passage for every bride-to-be so try and make sure she has all her go-to bride squad by her side. Before you start the official planning for the hen party see when the out-of-town bridesmaid would be able to make it and what location would suit them best. Of course, you accommodate the bride-to-be first but try to facilitate the out-of-town bridesmaid too!
We know it can be hard to have out-of-town bridesmaids ladies but it's so doable! Just be sure to keep them involved the whole way through!
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