11 Ways to Be the Ultimate Bridesmaid

From the get-go, your best bet is to listen to the bride when she says what she needs. If she's looking for a low-key bachelorette party, don't hound her about a wild Vegas weekend. If she's tackling most of the to-dos solo, don't insist on coming over to help or joining her for the vendor meetings. Every bride is different, and it can be a stressful time, so step back and be mindful of her wishes.