HOW TO BOND
Before the Big Day by Nicole Conoyer
For many brides, the people they love most are from different periods in their lives. Maybe you’ve known your best friend since kindergarten and your soul sister since freshman year of undergrad, but you’ve known your siblings and cousins since your earliest days…and what about your bunk mate from summer camp? These women might not have much in common, but they all want to make this special time as magical as possible. But how do you bring them together and break the ice before the festivities begin?
COMMUNICATION HUB Help minimize stress by bringing the bridal group together and streamlining communications with a single channel. Set up an email chain or group chat to make intros and share details and ideas.
join your girls for a day of DIY crafting. You can create custom decorations for your engagement party, shower or even for the big day. It’s a great way to unwind, save money and bring everyone together for a cause. Once most of the cutting and pasting is out of SAY YES TO THE DRESSES the way, you can use your creative Trying on dresses is on your to do juices to create a custom cocktail list anyway, but it also happens to for your reception guests. be a blast. Grab a bottle of bubby, gather your girls and set out for a ENJOY A DAY OF PAMPERING day of shopping. This is a great way Maybe it’s beauty trial time and to get people talking, laughing and you’re getting your hair and posing as they let their hair down. makeup done anyway, or maybe it’s just the perfect excuse for a DIY YOUR DECORATIONS day of pampering before girls’ If you’re the type of bride who night out. Bring your girls to get a likes to be involved in the planning, second opinion on your wedding 52 ThePinkBride.com
day look and invite them to join you in the makeup chair! Capture the day with plenty of pics before you hit the town for a private wine tasting, karaoke or dancing the night away. TOAST TO THE FUTURE Looking for something unique? Bring psychic readings into the mix. Grab your girls and see what the future holds. You can do this at the end of the day or beforehand to kick things off. It’ll create a fun personal memory for everyone and set the stage for group bonding as everyone compares notes afterwards. You’re daydreaming about your future, so why not share the wealth with your ladies?
