Having been to over 150 weddings, it will come as no surprise that there's not a lot that we haven't seen! Wedding days are beautiful and magical and lovely! But things do go wrong, it's just the way the cookie crumbles (yum, cookie). Lately, we've noticed some of the...
Congratulations, you’re engaged! Now what…?
You just got engaged, how exciting! As your personal engagement and wedding cheerleader, I couldn’t be happier for you! You finally got the ring! Whether it was a surprise or not, it’s now right there glowing its little heart out on your finger and I bet it looks...
Currently in lockdown and wondering what to do about your upcoming wedding? Read on…
Lockdown got us like ♀️ Here’s some advice if your wedding is coming up and you’re not sure what to do… 1. What date is your lockdown due to end? If your wedding is more than a month after lockdown ends, we suggest you don’t do anything just yet....
Ditch the Snoozefest: Why Your Wedding Ceremony Should Be Fun (and Funny!)
Okay, lovebirds, let's talk wedding ceremonies. We've all been there, right? Sitting through a ceremony that feels longer than a Lord of the Rings marathon, trying to stifle yawns and wondering when the champagne will finally make an appearance. But it doesn't have to...
Hire a Bridesmaid Goes Global!
Wow, what a month! When I started Hire A Bridesmaid in 2015, I had huge hopes and dreams for the business. I wanted to make weddings less stressful, more fun and be a couple's right-hand-woman on the biggest day of their lives. I've said it once, and I'll say it again...
Hire A Bridesmaid: Where it all began…
Four years ago, I embarked on the trip of a lifetime to the US of A- a happy, smiling, successful real estate agent off to travel the continent. Little did I know how life changing that trip would actually be. I had THE most incredible six weeks of solo travel, I...
How to ask your BFF to be your MOH
The time has come. You’re engaged. You’re excited. You get to dress up, marry the person of your dreams and have a celebration! But first you gotta choose the people you’ll have up there by your side in your wedding party, namely, your girls. Or your boys. I don’t...
How to be more present on your wedding day
The anticipation for your wedding day continues to grow the closer it gets. For some people, this can be very unnerving and cause anxiety or worry. This is the LAST thing we want for any bride or groom. Our entire business is stemmed around making sure you have a...
How to Choose the Right Bridesmaid Dress
(Hint: it's not one size fits all) The moment you ask your bestie to stand beside you (armed with tissues) on your big day is magical. After all being a bridesmaid is a privilege; it’s an honour to wake up with the bride on her big day and share those special moments...
How to choose the right wedding photographer
Good wedding photography is something that lives on well past the big day. The photos give you a chance to reflect on memories made and are something for you to cherish for a lifetime. Obviously it’s also V important to have tangible proof of how bloody gorg you...
How to choose the right wedding venue
The wedding venue is one of the biggest decisions you'll make in regards to your wedding day. Besides the person, you're choosing to marry, of course! It'll reserve a big chunk of your budget, it's where you'll be spending the most time and it's ultimately what will...
How to Create a Stress-Free Boho Wedding Festival
Or as we like to call it, a WEDSTIVAL #weddingfestival #wedstival As you might know, here at Hire a Bridesmaid we're all about that stress-free wedding life. So, when the most chilled and relaxed couple approached us to help them plan their day, we were like "duh!"...