Holly Lefevre - The Everything Bridesmaid Book: From bachelorette party planning to wedding ceremony etiquette--all you need for an unforgettable wedding

If you ask me, being a part of a weddingin any waynever gets old. While it may not be your wedding we are talking about right now, I still believe you deserve a congratulations. It is a big honor to be asked to be a bridesmaid in a friends wedding. Now, as an official member of the bridesmaid club, you have a new set of duties to accompany the fun and excitement that goes hand in hand with this momentous and joyous event.

Being a bridesmaid is an experience that can test and strengthen your friendship at the same time. When you accept this position, you are acknowledging that you will be there for the bride: to lend support, to listen to her rant, to fix her train, to hold her bouquet, and to make her laugh when she needs it most.

The role of bridesmaid is not etched in stone, but with The Everything Bridesmaid Book, 2nd Edition you will have the best tools to manage your bridesmaids duties and assist your dear friend in having a wonderful wedding. So, go on and enjoy this experience.

Happy Bridesmaiding!

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THE

EVERY THING

Bridesmaid

BOOK

2ND EDITION

F ROM B ACHELORETTE P ARTY P LANNING
TO W EDDING C EREMONY E TIQUETTE
A LL Y OU N EED FOR
AN U NFORGETTABLE W EDDING

HOLLY LEFEVRE

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