Bridesmaid Manuals

You could always just do newsletters.

You need a contract? You can't just ask them to stand up, find out their budget they feel comfortable with, and express to them your vision?

template

http://jasonandalison.weebly.com/1/category/bridesmaid%20newsletter/1.html

or

http://www.projectwedding.com/wedding-ideas/diy-wedding-challenge-bridesmaid-newsletter

Why would you need a contract for your bridal party?

Whoaaa... a contract? Your bridal party should not need to sign a contract. As far as the info, you could probably just send them an email stating the wedding details. You can also put together a timeline for the wedding weekend.

Not to be rude but I would never give my bridesmaids a contract. It's not a buisness deal its an honor to have the most important people stand next to you. Honestly if I gave my bridesmaids a contract they'd probobly look at me like I was crazy

I was wondering, if you desire a contract, are these employees or your closest friends?

As far as a binder for the wedding information goes, emails are usually more efficient.

Seriously?? A contract for your bridal party? This isn't indentured servitude, yeesh...

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Did you mean a cutesy contract? I used this one and my girls thought it was adorable!

Maggie’s Bridal Party Contract

__ I will listen to Maggie’s babbling, and let her know she's only slightly crazy.

__ I will have fun while planning with Maggie.

__ I will help keep Maggie sane and not let her focus her life on this wedding.

__ I swear to "be there" for the bride just like I always am, because she is my friend.

__ I will NOT let Maggie’s wedding detract from other parts of my life.

__ I will not forget that while I am Maggie’s friend, she is MY friend as well, and is there if I need her.

__ I will not feel the need to spend a ton of money on shoes/jewelry/ manicure/WHATEVER.

__ I will eat, drink, and be merry whenever possible.

__ I will engage in much laughter and inappropriate amounts of hugging.

__ I will have an amazing time!

Now Anonymous, that is absolutely adorable!

Okay, if she meant a cutesy contract that is super cute!

Lol I saw a bride with a contract on bridezillas. I can't believe the girls were crazy enough to sign it!

@Mrs. J-Mo what did the bride put in the contract? I can't even understand this concept lol

I didnt mean a rude "contract" maybe the use of contract sounded a bit harsh, I was gearing more towards getting commitment from them

There was a recent Bridezilla which had a bride who made her attendants sign a contract. Not a good idea!

*Note* - Bridezilla is staged! My employer's sister was going to be on it but backed out because she was in residency program to be a doctor and thought the show may hurt her career. It probably would have! The producers wanted her to do some crazy stuff - throw fit on TV, slap her sister, etc.

The upside? Cash! She still didn't do it though!

Zonnett ... getting commitment is one thing...holding a commitment is something completely different. People change...especially in a year.

My SIL was supposed to be a BM and she caused a lot of drama...she didn't want to be a part of the wedding anymore...she didn't even make it as a guest to our wedding.

Zonnett, when you ask your girls to be your BMs and they agree, that's them saying they will stand up with you on your wedding day, wear the dress, etc. I wouldn't have them actually sign anything because honestly, things happen and relationships/financial situations change. Not saying that would happen, just that it can.

Sure, here's a reasonable template:

*Bridesmaid’s Contract*

Hello my beautiful bridesmaids! Let me just say again how happy I am that you are going to

be a part of my special day! Below are just a few guidelines for the wedding that I’d like you

to review, please initial by each point, sign at the end and send back to me. Just want to

make sure they’re aren’t any surprises! The planning bride is a happy bride!

Thanks a bunch! Love ya!

-Katie

______ My hair will remain at the length it is now or longer.

______ I will not change my hair color without first consulting Katie and

providing a sample photo or hair swatch for consideration.

______ I will use Sally Hansen’s “Maximum Growth-Daily Nail Growth program”

every day for the 4 months before the wedding day.

______ I will not gain more than 4lbs from the weight I was when I was asked to

be a bridesmaid.

______ I swear to attend all showers, (lingerie, bridal & bachelorette) to arrive in

a timely manner and do everything in my power to

It just has to be understood - via verbal or written communcation thru e-mail - that your bridesmaids will be available for this (date) or that (date) and pay for A, B & C...

If they are willing to do it, they will. If they don't want to, then they won't.

If you are worried about BM's bailing out.. that may happen yes, but they bail out without you having to reimburse them for the items they may have purchases already.

Now if you "dismiss" them as bridesmaids - you should reimburse them for items they may have purchases already.

Another version:

BRIDESMAID CONTRACT

I, ___________________ bridesmaid for ____________, hereby swear that I

will adhere to all of the following and all other unspoken duties as a bridesmaid

on and leading up to the wedding day, __________________:

• I will not gain more than 7lbs between now and the wedding

• I will not change my hair dramatically in colour, length or style without prior

consultation with the bride

• I will take extra care of my hair, skin and nails in the run-up to the wedding

• I will attend all pre-wedding events including bridal shower, hen night, dress fittings

and make-up appointments

• I will agree to wear a dress of the bride’s choosing, regardless of my own opinions

about style or colour

• I will not wear any extra accessories, items of clothing or jewellery at the wedding

unless pre-approved by the bride

• I will not intentionally fall pregnant before the wedding

• I will do my best to support the bride in any eventuality

• I will not consume more than 10

I will not consume more than 10 units of alcohol during the reception

• I will not bring an inappropriate date to the wedding or reception

• I will not make advances towards any inappropriate male guests attending the

reception

• I will not remove any item of my Bridesmaid outfit during the reception

• I will keep my hair and make up fresh at all times

• I will be happy and positive at all times during the wedding and reception

• I will not attempt to out-do the bride in any way

____________________________(Bridesmaid)

(sign, print and date)

____________________________(Bride)

(sign, print and date)

I wouldn't give them 10 units of alcohol, and I would make sure to regulate how much they can eat.