#279 - Bridesmaid For Hire

Choosing a wedding party can be an honor but sometimes it's D.R.A.M.A! It's not always an easy relationship to assign and people tend to put some really high expectations for on those fulfilling these roles. Things don't always turn out the way you hoped, causing tears to be shed and friendships to be dismantled. Enter in Bridesmaid For Hire.

On today's show Christy and Michelle connect with Jen Glantz, Jen Glantz is the founder of the viral business, Bridesmaid for Hire, the creator of the project, Finally the Bride, the voice of the podcast, You're Not Getting Any Younger, the founder of the coaching business, Jen & Juice, and the author of the Amazon-bestselling books, All My Friends are Engaged, & Always a Bridesmaid for Hire, published by Simon and Schuster.

Bridesmaid for Hire has been featured on more than 500 media outlets around the world, including TODAY Show, Good Morning America, FOX News, and CNN, and Jen serves as a recurring wedding and bridesmaid expert for media on a weekly basis.

Big Takeaways

There is a lot of weight put on the role of bridesmaid. And often, there can be a lot of drama that mixes into the equation. It’s a big, emotional event, and things rise up to the top.

People tend to hire Jen for two major reasons: they don’t really have close friends, and want someone to come in and act the role of bridesmaid, or they need someone to come in and sort of bring calmness to a messy team of bridesmaids and their drama.

The job of groomsmen and bridesmaids starts months before the wedding. Jen loves getting to the deep, emotional stuff quickly. She is able to bond quickly, and help the bride or groom feel seen and heard. She also runs interference between people so the couple doesn’t have to deal with the stress of that.

Tips for the wedding party:

• The morning is NOT about you.
• Let it go,and move on.
• If you’re not happy, don’t bring it up.
• If something is going wrong, and you notice it, do NOT tell the bride.
• Tell the wedding planner, tell a family member, etc.
• Keep it calm.
• It’s a big day, ease into it.
• Having zero pressure to entertain is so important.
• Just be a GOOD friend, in the best way possible.
• Have some separate spaces for getting ready, if possible.

Go-To Pep Talk Ideas:

Ditch the motivation, get real

What are the options right now?

Just listen, ask questions, and help them see how irrational they are being. It really helps

Links we Referenced

bridesmaidforhire.com/hire-jen/

instagram.com/bridesmaidforhire

instagram.com/jenglantz

manscaped.com

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