Episode 144:How To Be A Bridesmaid
OUR HOSTS:
Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx
Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan
What we're drinking: Arizona Green Tea with Ginseng and Honey
TOPIC:
With wedding season just around the corner, we’re here to unpack the world of being a bridesmaid! In this episode, we discuss the many duties you will face as a bridesmaid – from assisting in all stages of wedding planning to supporting the bride on the big day. We also highlight the unexpected financial responsibilities and mental expenses that accompany the role. Plus, we share our personal experiences participating in bridal parties and some fun ideas for going above and beyond your standard bridesmaid tasks.
In this episode, we discuss:
Corinne’s pre-engagement wedding planning
The history of the bridal party tradition and the duties of the modern bridesmaid
Specific responsibilities of the Maid of Honor
The monetary and mental expenses that are tied to being a bridesmaid
How to decline the offer to be a bridesmaid
Advice for being the best bridesmaid you can be
Extra things you can do to go above and beyond your typical obligations
RESOURCES:
Episode 99: How To Make Friends As An Adult
Episode 112: What To Do Before I Do: How To Get Married
END OF THE SHOW:
Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Kristen Wiig
DRINK RATING:
Arizona Green Tea with Ginseng and Honey = 7.25 / Kristen
WRAP UP:
To wrap up the episode, we play Fuck, Marry, Kill. Corinne stays on theme with terrible bachelorette party destinations and gives Natalie the choice between Vegas, Myrtle Beach, and Scottsdale. Natalie is feeling nostalgic and presents the challenge of ranking the classic Disney Channel shows: Lizzie McGuire, That’s So Raven, and Even Stevens.
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