What do brides have bridesmaids?

Bridesmaids are there to help and to stand beside you. They might carry your bouquet, hold your train, sign the marriage schedule as witnesses, and help with small tasks on the morning. They also often organise or join your hen do and attend fittings and rehearsals.

You choose who to ask based on who matters to you. Some brides have one close friend, others have several. It is fine to have a mix of bridesmaids and pages, or to ask older friends to stand as bridesmaids rather than pages. If you do not have anyone to ask, you can also ask a family member or a close friend to help without a formal title.

Whatever you choose, treat everyone with kindness. Make sure the role feels comfortable and that the expectations are clear from the start. Your wedding party should feel like a team, not a duty.