Being asked to be a bridesmaid is an honor, however it is also a great responsibility.  Yes you get a pretty new dress and get to sit at the head table, but you need to work for it.  Here are some attendant duties specifically for the bridesmaids to handle:

Help the bride with the planning.  If she needs some extra opinions on the venue or her dress or the flowers, always be available to tag along.  Although wedding planning may be daunting to you, your job as the bridesmaid is to offer the ultimate in support and relieve any stress that the bride has. 

It is always nice to volunteer any services that you may contribute to take some of the stress, and money woes, off of the bride.  If you have nice penmanship you can offer help address some of the invites.  If you are an excellent baker offer to make wedding cookies or a cake for the shower.  (more…)