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Bridal Squad Selection: DJ ESG's Playbook for Picking Your Ultimate Wedding Party Crew

March 20, 2024 DJ ESG Season 7 Episode 6
Bridal Squad Selection: DJ ESG's Playbook for Picking Your Ultimate Wedding Party Crew
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Honest Wedding Advice
Bridal Squad Selection: DJ ESG's Playbook for Picking Your Ultimate Wedding Party Crew
Mar 20, 2024 Season 7 Episode 6
DJ ESG

Hey, party planners and lovers of love, it's your favorite wedding beat-dropper, DJ ESG, spinning not just tracks but also the ultimate guide on crafting your bridal party. Ever been tangled in the web of who to include in your wedding lineup? Fear not! I've got the magic formula to help you select a squad that'll shine brighter than a diamond tiara. No more second-guessing or friendship-testing; it's all about surrounding yourself with the folks who truly matter. We're talking the real MVPs who've had your back since scrunchies were cool, and who'll hand you tissues with the same hand they used to pass you notes in class.

This episode is a rollercoaster of laughs and real talk—I'm dishing out the lowdown on balancing your bridal party without tipping the scale of friendship doom. You'll learn to navigate through potential conflicts, communicate expectations like a pro, and trust your gut when it comes to tough calls. And for those moments when you feel like you're choosing between the lesser of two frenemies, I've got a few words of wisdom to keep the peace. So grab your sparkly notepad and get ready to plan a wedding party that's not just photo-perfect but also heart-true. Because, at the end of the day, it's all about making memories with your true crew, and trust me, we're here to ensure your wedding party is one for the books!

Peace, Love & God Above! :-)

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Hey, party planners and lovers of love, it's your favorite wedding beat-dropper, DJ ESG, spinning not just tracks but also the ultimate guide on crafting your bridal party. Ever been tangled in the web of who to include in your wedding lineup? Fear not! I've got the magic formula to help you select a squad that'll shine brighter than a diamond tiara. No more second-guessing or friendship-testing; it's all about surrounding yourself with the folks who truly matter. We're talking the real MVPs who've had your back since scrunchies were cool, and who'll hand you tissues with the same hand they used to pass you notes in class.

This episode is a rollercoaster of laughs and real talk—I'm dishing out the lowdown on balancing your bridal party without tipping the scale of friendship doom. You'll learn to navigate through potential conflicts, communicate expectations like a pro, and trust your gut when it comes to tough calls. And for those moments when you feel like you're choosing between the lesser of two frenemies, I've got a few words of wisdom to keep the peace. So grab your sparkly notepad and get ready to plan a wedding party that's not just photo-perfect but also heart-true. Because, at the end of the day, it's all about making memories with your true crew, and trust me, we're here to ensure your wedding party is one for the books!

Peace, Love & God Above! :-)

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What's up, guys? Dj ESG on Us. Wedding Advice, season number seven, and today I'm talking about how to pick your bridal party. People ask me all the time, eric, how do I know how many bridesmaids and groomsmen to have? Do I cut it off at a certain number? Is there too many? Is there too few? Listen, there's only a couple things you really have to think about.

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Consider your closest relationships. Think about the people who are closest to you now, not in the 90s. This might include siblings, close friends, cousins or other relatives. Those are the people that need to be in your bridal party. Think about support. Consider who can actually be there during all the events that you have leading up to your wedding Size how many people do you want in your bridal party?

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Not the size of the people. Just how big do you really want the bridal party? Roles and responsibilities, like how many people do you want up your ass? The entire planning process? Do you want 15 or do you want five? You know, because they are going to give you their opinion, not all, but some. You know balance and fairness who should be there, who shouldn't be there, if I invite this one or ask this one and I don't ask that one or that one? Are they going to be mad at me? Is this going to be a fight? Is it going to be like a little five year old kid not getting ice cream when his brother did? You know what I mean.

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Consider potential conflicts. Is there anybody in the bridal party that doesn't like each other? Is there going to be weirdness? Is there going to be tension? Communicate clearly. Make sure the bridal party knows, before you even ask them or before they even say yes, what they're getting themselves into. There might be a lot of things that they can't do. There might be the dress that they don't want to wear or they can't wear. You never know. There's a lot of shit that goes into a wedding. Be flexible, remember. It doesn't have to fit a mold. It can be anything you want.

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Your bridal party can be guys or girls, or all guys or all girls. There's more guys and girls and more girls and guys. Trust your instincts, use your gut, make wise decisions. You know who should be in that bridal party and who shouldn't. You know who's going to be there the rest of your life and who's not going to be. You know who's a pain in the ass and who isn't. And, lastly, have fun. If the people that are in your wedding party are going to make you miserable, they shouldn't be in your wedding party. Have a good time, get a good group of people together, who everybody has a positive attitude, and if, god forbid, you don't include somebody in your bridal party and they get butt hurt. Dude, fuck them. They don't get it.

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I'll be the first to admit a long time ago I thought I was going to be the best man in my friend's wedding. I wasn't. I didn't even go to the wedding. I was pissed. I've been regretting that decision for years. Seriously, listen, you've got to do what's right for you. You can't go with guilt. Pick your bridal party as you see fit to pick that bridal party. It's great advice. I'm DJ ESG. Peace, love and God above and I'm out.