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How many weeks pregnant will you be on the wedding day? It 's tough to be on your feet all day ... so look for workarounds. Weddings can be long and tiring at the best of times and pregnant women get very tired ... especially in the first and last trimester of pregnancy! Think about when you can get some rest breaks scheduled so you can enjoy the day without being exhausted.
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Take your time to find the perfect maternity bridesmaid dress. It will need to be comfortable, attractive AND complement the style of the rest of the wedding party.
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Check that the wedding menu has options suitable for you and that there will be plenty of soft drinks on hand. Talk to the bride if you have any worries!
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Find out now when you can take comfort breaks! When you're pregnant you need to pee often!
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Find out if you can sit down through the wedding ceremony and work out where to sit. At the wedding rehearsal check that your chair is where you expect it to be.
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Make sure your wedding shoes won't be torture by the end of the day! Whether you're going to be the only bridesmaid or not, there are plenty of pretty low heeled or ballerina style wedding shoes that can be dyed to match the rest of the wedding party and ensure that you are comfortable all day long.
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Clever use of pretty wedding accessories will draw the eye away from your pregnant tum, so talk to the bride-to-be about wedding jewellery, hairstyle options and hair accessories.
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Work with the bride-to-be ... you can probably change your bridesmaid duties to make them more manageable. Working together you'll find a solution that works for both of you. It's such a huge compliment to be asked to be a bridesmaid ... don't say 'No' before working through the options. After all ... you've been asked because you're special!
