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Here's where your job as a bridesmaid gets a bit deeper. It's not just "plan a bridal shower, show up at the wedding." This is where being a friend or a sister comes into play, where you contribute your comfort, loyalty, sense of humor, perspective, and life's wisdom to help the bride in the most important ways possible: by being you. Check out the following "job descriptions" from The Bridesmaid Handbook on how to be a great bridesmaid.
Confidence Keeper
The bride is going to have a lot going on in her mind during this entire process. She's going to be excited, but she's also going to be overwhelmed and pushed to the edge sometimes. She may want to cry, complain, or vent--and that's the best thing she can do so that she doesn't bottle up and fall apart. She needs someone trustworthy to whom she can talk about her fears, and she needs someone she knows would never gossip about her momentary doubts about marriage in general. She needs a safe place to blow off steam or a good listener to help her sort out her feelings ... and that would be you.