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THE ‘KNOWN HER
FOREVER’ MATE
You’ve grown up together, she
knows ALL your secrets and is
basically your sister from another
Mr. Never one to shy away from
giving it to you straight, she’s
themaidtoturntoforsome
perspective. You can rely on her to
be honest and your parents have
known her forever, so she’s the girl
totakeyourmumofforaglassof
fizz when she starts to, err, get in the
way a bit during hair and make-up...
THE SPREADSHEET PRO
When it comes to being organised,
this girl has itdown. The queen
of to-do lists, spreadsheets and
deadlines, she’s worth her weight
in gold when it comes to helping
No dream W-team
is complete without
these must-have
bridesmaids...
"FORGET TAYLOR SWIFT AND
KARLIE KLOSS, THIS IS THE
KIND OF #SQUADGOALS
WE’RE TALKING ABOUT!"
THE^5
MAIDS
YOU
IN YOUR
CREW
youplanyourday.Shetrulyloves
nothing more than feeling useful,
so make her your go-to girl for
delegating any tricky wed-min.
THE ZEN GODDESS
It’s7amonthemorningofyour
wedding and you’re close to losing
your mind with excitement/stress.
This is when it pays to have a super-
cool, calm and collected maid in
your arsenal. She’ll be on hand to
whisk you away from the madness,
to help you re-focus and relax with
her expert breathing tips. Just being
inherpresenceisenoughtochill-
out even the craziest of Bridezillas.
THE PARTY GIRL
Gettingmarriedisn’tjustabout
the wedding day – it’s about the
hen party too (oh, and the lifetime
of happiness, obvs..). For this very
reason you need a bridesmaid who
knows how to throw aseriousparty.
She’llbetheonedoingeverythingin
her power to ensure you are having
theBESTNIGHTEVERandordering
another round of tequilas *hic*.
THESHOULDERTOCRYON
Sometimes you just need to have
that pre-wedding mini-meltdown.
Whether it’s DIY fatigue, seating
plan dramas or the sheer frustration
ofnotbeingabletofindtheperfect
bridal clutch (the struggle is real,
people!). Always there to listen and
giveyouahugwhenyouneedit,
she’ll see you through anything –
even the end-of-the-world stuf like
late RSVPs (ahem...).PW