Talk to your bridesmaids.
Brides should be straight-forward in asking for what they want, If you want them to help put together the favors, say so. If you want your bridesmaids to wear their hair a certain way at the wedding, say so. Brides can’t expect bridesmaids to just know what they want.
One of the bridesmaids’ typical functions is to provide help and opinions.
By all means, mine the wisdom of your closest friends. But do it with respect and appreciation. If you can’t decide which type of cake you like best, have the "sweet tooth" among the bridesmaids go with you on a taste test. Is one of them especially creative? Ask if she’d like to help with invitations or visiting florists.
It’s important to remember, though, that asking is different from expecting. A bride might be consumed with wedding planning, but bridesmaids are busy with lives of their own. Inviting them to partake in activities "not demanding that they do" helps them feel included without being forced. Most bridesmaids, though, are willing to participate and ninety-nine percent of the time, your bridesmaids will be more than happy to help and they will save you a lot of headache.
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