Weddings are magical.
Champagne’s flowing, Spotify’s playing, everyone’s glowing.

Except… your maid of honor, who’s currently sweating through her satin trying to figure out how to assemble your welcome sign while yelling “WHERE’S THE EASEL?!”

Let’s cut to the chase:
Your bridal party is not your setup crew. And they shouldn’t be.

Here’s What They Signed Up For (Spoiler: It’s Not Manual Labor)

Your bridesmaids signed up to:

Support you emotionally
Dance their faces off
Get cute pics
Hold your bouquet when you pee

They did not sign up to:

Iron 20 table runners
Style 12 centerpieces
Lift chairs in 4-inch heels
Fix candle wax spills on signage at 1PM in full glam

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But We’re “Keeping It Simple” (Famous Last Words)

Ah yes, the “we’re doing a simple wedding” line.
Except “simple” still somehow involves:

Welcome table decor
Seating chart
Candle placements
Custom signage
Guestbook setup
50+ name cards
And someone needing to tell Uncle Lou where to sit

That’s not simple. That’s a full-on production.
And if your friends are doing all that in full hair and makeup while being expected to look fresh in every photo?
That’s a recipe for burned-out bridesmaids and cringey candids.

**Who Should Be Handling Setup?**

✅ A professional wedding coordinator (hi, it’s me)
✅ A hired setup team or assistant
✅ Your rental company or florist, if that’s included (read the fine print, trust me)

Bonus tip: Some venues provide basic setup, but that usually means placing tables and chairs. Not hand-placing bud vases or repinning your bar menu.

Your bridal party is there to celebrate with you, not do unpaid event labor.

The Reality: You’ll Stress Less When Everyone Knows Their Role

Having a wedding coordinator means:

You don’t have to assign tasks to friends (or apologize to them later)
Everyone gets to actually enjoy the day
The vision gets executed exactly how you imagined, without the “does this go here?” questions

And no one’s sweating through their glam or stabbing floral foam with freshly manicured nails.

Say It With Me: Hire Help. Let Your Friends Be Guests.

You wouldn’t ask your maid of honor to cook dinner for 100 guests or patch your veil with hot glue. So why ask her to set up your reception?

Let her sip her mimosa. Let her dance with zero stress. Let her live.

CTA: Want a Setup Team That Actually Knows What They’re Doing?

Let Teardrop Wedding Events handle your setup, styling, and full coordination while your bridal party does what they came to do celebrate you.

✨ Book a consult and let’s build a plan that doesn’t include sweat-stained satin robes or bridesmaids with blisters.

Your Bridal Party is Not Your Setup Crew: Let Them Sit Down, Please