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WEDDING PLANNING Q+A || Is there such thing as a bridal party duty?

Season 3

On today's episode of WEDDING PLANNING Q+A we get stuck into what people have asked are bridesmaids duties!!!

Firstly - do we think that the bridal party of either bride or groom should have jobs or duties?! And if so - how much can you really ask of them?

We chat about contractual agreements with suppliers and how to be mindful of payment cut off dates and what a booking fee is actually covers and why it is generally non-refundable, even in a pandemic and how to you keep your M.I.L out of your wedding morning prep when she has the tendency to stress you out!


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