Personal attendants

Some brides have asked me why they need a personal attendant?

Have you ever tried to go to the restroom in a bridal gown? Not an easy task!
Seriously, your personal attendant is a person that "personally attends to" you! She (it is a female-hence the bathroom detail!) is there to help you get ready on the day of your wedding. She can strap it in, tuck it in, critique it, and fix it when something needs to be corrected with your wedding attire. However, your personal attendant is not your personal slave. She is not there to make sure that the caterer got there on time. She is not there to make sure that the musicians have the correct music. She is not there as waite staff, clean dishes, take down tables and chairs, or clean up at the end of the evening.

Your personal attendant is someone that fluffs your dress right before you go down the aisle. She makes sure your makeup is applied just right, adjusts your veil, is handy with a needle and thread, has a mirror and lip gloss always ready, makes sure that you have a little purse of essentials in your get-away car, and makes sure that you didn't leave anything in the ceremony dressing room.

A personal attendant is a great honor. Ask only that close friend that you want beside you all day. Treat her with great respect as you do your bridesmaids and maid of honor. Include her in your rehearsal dinner, your bachelorette activities and showers. Make sure she knows that she is appreciated, after all, she is helping you look and feel beautiful on your wedding day. It takes a very special person to do that.