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What to Expect when standing in a Bridal Party

As Summer starts to fade into Fall, peak wedding season is wrapping up here for the year. Just this weekend past I stood as the Maid of Honor (well...the correct term is Matron of Honor because I'm already married, but the term "Matron" makes me feel old - lol) for my sister's wedding. This is the 3rd wedding that I've had the honor of standing in, and I thought that it would be a good idea to pass on my gained knowledge from these experiences. The titles that I've had are: Junior Bridesmaid, Bridesmaid, and Maid of Honor.  And, as a side note, I have also co-MC'ed my friends wedding with 2 of my best friends. Without further delay...Here is what you can expect by agreeing to stand in a wedding: Leading up to the Wedding: - Attending bridal shows with the bride and speaking with vendors .  This involves taste-testing samples, holding bags, and a small entrance fee for the bridal show itself. Wear comfy shoes, pants with stretch, and have two free han...