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What does an personal attendant Do?
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What exactly does a personal
attendant to do?
I'm not surprised you did not
find anything specific about the duties of a
"personal attendant" because it's an old "job"
with a fairly new "title". For as long as women
have been having weddings in the modern sense we
have now, they've been assisted by those close to
them when
family and friends were available.
Both in weddings where I've served as an
attendant, and at weddings I have designed for,
I've often served in the capacity of "personal
attendant". The duties of a personal attendant
vary because they *are* very personal.
What I would suggest is that you be in touch with
this sister in the last week or two before the
wedding, if not earlier, so she is fully tuned in
to your concerns and priorities. This will help
you both decide and understand-- before and during
the wedding-- what duties will be most important.
Think specifically about what you would like her
to handle for you. Then also, keep her updated on
anything you are particularly concerned about, so
she can keep her eyes open for ways to smooth
those situations as the day goes along.
To get you started, some typical "duties" you
might ask her to be responsible for:
~helping you transport your gown and attire
~helping you dress
~holding a touch-up/emergency bag for you
(lipstick, breath mints, aspirin, safety pins,
deodorant/perfume, etc.)
~fielding messages for you at home/ceremony site
so your aren't interrupted for every little thing
~protecting your privacy/quiet time pre-ceremony,
if you values it ~taking messages/gifts to the
groom, if you will not see one another ~various
"go-fer" duties-- keep her eyes open on wedding
day to see what
needs to be done, checked, handled, smoothed over.
If she (and the bridesmaids as a group) can do a
good job of this, being
Johnny-on-the-spot so you doesn't even hear about
some of the little glitches, they can make your
day *much* more relaxed.
I want to repeat that you should follow your own
instincts on what her duties should be. You will
know best what you need and want.
Foreverwed.com Expert-- Sara L. Ambarian
author/creative
consultant/custom bridal designer
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