Hi All,
I just went to a seamstress yesterday to drop off my wedding gown for adjustments. One of the things the seamstress suggested to me was to have someone, like one or two of my bridesmaids, come to one of the fittings to make sure that they know how to tie up the back of the dress (built-in corset with outside zipper). I've pretty much kept my dress a secret. Only my mom and my FSIL know what it looks like from when I chose the dress.
My MOH lives far out and so it would be a hassle for her to get to my seamstress. I already talked to her and she doesn't mind if I ask one of the other bridesmaids. My FSIL is great and would have been my go to person, however, because of the timeline for the day, she will have to get her hair and makeup done before everyone else to take family photos before the wedding. I have two other bridesmaids I'm considering to help me with the dress and I'm sure they would love to.
I'm afraid my FSIL would be offended if I didn't ask her for her help. The only reason I won't is because of the scheduling, which is the only way the whole day is going to work.
I am planning on being upfront with her about it and saying "I hope you don't mind, but I'm going to ask ______ to help me with the dress because you will be needed at the photo shoot before me and the rest of the bridesmaids even get there. However, I really appreciate all of the help you're giving me during this process."
Since she will be taking photos before the rest of us (his family takes photos first), I will ask her to coordinate the photos to make sure we get the shots we want. Is that okay to say or is there a better way of saying it. Thanks.