Pre-wedding ideas
By simplyshawn
@simplyshawn (650)
United States
July 11, 2007 12:43am CST
I'm the matron of honor at my sisters wedding. We live 14 hours apart. What are some things I can do for her even though I can't be there anytime before the wedding? Just wondering who has been in this type of situation and what you did to make the event special for the bride?
The only thing I have found is: To send blank postcards to the wedding guests along with a letter saying: to send the postcard to the bride anytime the week before the wedding. Include on the postcard marital advice, good wishes or anything to let her know you are thinking of her during this special time.
I thought this was a great idea and I think I will definitely do it. But I'm open to other ideas too! Thanks for sharing!
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2 responses
@Rickrocks8 (1751)
• United States
11 Jul 07
Is she going to have some type of favors? Something small that each guest will take home with them? Is it something that is to be made? If so you could offer to help with that. Or ask her if she had thought about anything like that. The post card idea is a wonderful one and I think you should do that.
Your her sister and she loves you she knew how far you were when she asked you. I think just being there via the phone asking her how things are going being there for moral support. Calming her down when or if she freaks out. Best of luck to your and your sister!
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@simplyshawn (650)
• United States
12 Jul 07
You're right! I never thought of that, just being there more moral support. It has been great because we have been talking a lot more than normal over the phone and email. We really miss each other, but she loves it where she lives and I'm sure she'll stay there. Thanks for bringing that to my attention.
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@danishcanadian (28954)
• Canada
11 Jul 07
Are there tasks that she can outsource to you via the internet? Keeping track of guests, invitations received, etc. etc. This is your chance to be creative. I'm engaged now, and my fiance and I are living a 5 hour flight away from my family, and his family is scattered all over the states. We have had to get really creative about what people can do for eachother. Ask your sister what you can do and let her suggest something.
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@simplyshawn (650)
• United States
12 Jul 07
I guess one thing I did do for her is find my own dress. I didn't think it was a big deal, but she thanked me for it. The thing is she has a bunch of great friends there and she really doesn't need my help physically. I just wanted to do something unexpected to make their wedding even more special.
Thanks for your response.
