To the beautiful bride-to-be,

Congratulations! The day you've been dreaming about is almost here. In a few short days, you will say "I do" to the man of your dreams and will start the next chapter of your life as a married woman. You'll have him to wake up to every morning and fall asleep next to every night. You'll have someone to go on adventures with on random weekends when staying home doesn't feel like an option. You'll get to experience some of the best moments in life with him, such as traveling to different places, getting pregnant, and growing old together. God has led you here, and He's giving you one of the best gifts of your life: unwavering, steadfast, till-death-do-you-part love. Let that sink in. Celebrate it. Don't let any pre-wedding jitters keep you from experiencing the fullness of your joy.

I know that you are a bundle of nerves right now. You are excited to be marrying the love of your life, nervous that you might not be the perfect wife you always wanted to be, and overwhelmed with love for your soon-to-be husband. You want to relax and just enjoy your wedding day, one of the most important days of your life, but you are still a little concerned that something might go wrong. Don't be. Take a deep breath, sit back, and trust that you've surrounded yourself with a team of people who will do whatever it takes to make your special day one to remember. You've got your girls by your side, and we've got this. As for me, I'm prepared for almost anything. Need an emergency sewing kit? I'm your girl. Forgot to pack a toothbrush, toothpaste, or any other essential toiletries? I've got you covered. Need some food to keep your energy up? Look no further than my purse. I will think of everything so that all you have to worry about is looking lovely on your big day (which, let's be honest, you've already got covered).

If you're concerned about how marriage will change your relationship, remember that your love has grown exponentially since the day you first looked him in the eyes and said "I love you". Every lazy afternoon spent watching Netflix on the couch, every trip to Walmart, every date night out, and every moment spent in each other's arms has led you to this love you're feeling now. This comfortable, intimate bond between you will increase day by day. Sure, you will also experience some difficult times, but you will have your man by your side through all of it, and your love will only grow stronger through the storms.

Getting to be your bridesmaid has been such a thrilling and rewarding process. Watching you glow with excitement since the day you got engaged (and even before then) has probably been the best part. I've loved all our conversations about wedding planning and preparations. I can't wait for my own happily ever after (whenever that will be), and I'm so glad I get to celebrate yours. Thank you for including me in this special day, and thank you for all the love you have shown me over the years. I am so blessed to know you, and I am even more blessed to watch you walk down the aisle and know that the man you're standing next to will be there for you through everything.

God has been so good to the both of you by bringing you together. I pray that, as a wedded team, you will receive the fullness of God's blessings and the outpouring of His love. May He never stop revealing Himself to you.

Your friend and loyal bridesmaid,

Bethany