Call ahead for housekeeping and turndown service
If you're getting ready at a hotel, specifically in the bridal suite, be sure to call housekeeping to have the room cleaned and turned down before the bride and groom return at the end of the night. Hotel rooms get really messy with all those women getting ready, and the newlyweds will be grateful to return to a clean suite later in the night. If the bridal party is getting ready at a home, be sure you're ready a little earlier than everyone else so you can do a quick clean-up before departing for the ceremony.
Start the day by her side.
It sounds simple enough, but having the support of her sister from the moment she wakes up will mean a lot to the bride. Spend some time alone with your sister before the craziness of the day really begins, maybe over or coffee or breakfast. Check in to make sure that she knows she can count on you to be the calming force and smiling face she needs when things get
Be ready to step in.
There are a number of little things and that can add stress to the bride's big-day experience. Be smart about when to step in, as it's not necessary to get involved in every little bit of drama. Some brides and their sisters even have a secret code that they use on the big day should the bride need to escape from a conversation or step out of the room for some alone time. Come up with a way to communicate from across the room in case she needs your help throughout the day.
Serve as the point person.
Even if your sister has a wedding planner, she'll need someone to field calls and questions from family members, like your parents and cousins, the groom and groomsmen, and any vendors. Step in and take these calls, texts, and visits when you can, and be ready to (kindly) kick anyone out of the bridal suite who doesn't belong-well-meaning aunts and college friends may actually leave the bride feeling more stressed out than relaxed.
Order lunch.
You don't want the bride or any of her bridesmaids to head into the ceremony hungry, so plan to have snacks and drinks on hand throughout the morning. A light, healthy lunch is always appreciated, and your sister will be grateful if you organize bites for the entire group.
