How to Be a Good Bridesmaid

A good bridesmaid is proactive. Offer to help. Do not wait to be asked. Run errands. Pick up the wedding dress. Pick up the flowers. Be a buffer zone. Protect the bride from family drama. Listen to her vent and respond to emails and texts promptly. Keep your opinions to yourself. Do not say "I hate the dress" or "The food is gross." The wedding is not about you. Show up on time for the rehearsal, the bachelorette, and the wedding. Pay for your own expenses without complaining. Make sure the bride eats and drinks water. Do not get too drunk at the wedding. You need to help bustle her dress. The best bridesmaid is a quiet, steady presence.