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My brother is having a wedding and as his sister I was wondering what I should do to help out?? Any advice...they are having a fall wedding. What is some advice I can give to them??

Answer 1

Short of giving the toast and helping to pay for the rehearsal dinner I didn't do a lot for my brother's wedding. I lit a candle in honor of our father who had died two years before. I made sure my mother stayed calm and didn't get super weepy and the morning of I helped my sister in law get ready because her mother was hovering and making her nervous. Your presence is what they are hoping for the most I would imagine.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Are you in the wedding? As a bridesmaid or even just a good sibling you can try to be as helpful as possible.

I am about to be married ina few weeks and I know what I wish people would do for me! Sometimes I think someone just to ask me about plans and tell me I am doing a great job planning would be a huge relief from people complaining about everything (I wanted to sit here, can we move someone here NO!)

You may also wish to something a little pampering for your brother and FSIL closer to the wedding. Something unwedding related, like a gift certificate to movies and dinner to remind them its still about their relationship and not just the day. I promise just to have someone be so thoughtful about them will make them more relaxed which will definately help on their wedding day.

Answer 4

You can throw them a shower. Either just a bridal shower or a couples shower. As for anything else, ask them. Tell them you understand how much goes into a wedding, and that if they need any help researching, checking prices, looking at flowers, help in finding a photographer or DJ, you'd be glad to help.
As far as advice, tell them that communication and a sense of humor will always be their best bets. Good luck

Answer 5

Why not ask them if there's anything you can do? Try to listen when they talk about the planning and see if there's anything you can research for them. Ask your fsil if she needs a hand with anything. There is an incredible amount of planning to do, and it can be overwhelming. If nothing else, just be as supportive as you can, lending an ear and/or a shoulder when the road gets bumpy. Things will go wrong, and some brides take it harder than others. Having a supportive friend can make all the diff in the world.

Answer 6

I agree with almarj70. Many brides get "territorial" over who is doing what for the wedding. I would just give her a call and let her know that you would love to help out in any way, and hopefully she can let you know something that she could use a hand with. I am sure that your brother would be so happy to see that you went out of your way to call your soon to be sister-in-law.

Answer 7

Offer to help run errands for him, or better yet, help stuff and address the wedding invitations. I remember that task was such a bear, and we would have loved some extra help with that task. However, you may have to go through the wife-to-be to get the okay. I know it's his wedding too, and I think it is so thoughtful of you to offer your help, but he may easily just find himself following orders up until the big day.

Answer 8

There isn't much you can do, it's their wedding. The only thing you can do is plan a shower with the rest of girls, the rest will just come in time. I didn't do anything for my brothers wedding.

Answer 9

bring up bright colours and see what works well with the colours they have for the bridemaids. Bringing in bright orange and reds will look great, as well as having dark rich brown as the background will make the colours pop.
Go and pick up some wedding magazines and make a date with the bride and go over the things she likes and work from there. Help them with everything they want, just let them know to call you if they need any help

Answer 10

As his sister you can probably help him with his duties which is to locate and pay the officant, amke sure he has provided transportation for him and his bride and purchase his bride a gift, help him wherever he needs it!! Your role is really define by the role he is takingin the planning!! Some men allow there Brides to handle much of it and nod as needed!! You don't want to overstep your boundaries!!1 This is the brides big day and you have to follow her lead!! Do only as he ask you to do!!