Listen Up, Brides: Here Are the 9 Rules of Bridesmaid Etiquette

It's a huge honor when someone asks you to be in her wedding, but if a person cannot commit to being a dedicated bridesmaid, she might decline. Be grateful for her honesty — after all, you don't want a friend to resent you if she can't handle the responsibilities. And since the person declining is likely very important to you, feel free to include her in any of the pre-wedding preparations or the wedding itself.