Getty ImagesAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowIt's almost April, which means wedding season is upon us. If you already know that not because you're a bride-to-be but because you're knee-deep in bridesmaid commitments, you also know how stressful it can be to be in a wedding party. So here, we tapped a five-time bridesmaid and author of the book The Bridesmaids: True Tales of Love, Envy, Loyalty...and Terrible Dresses for her guidelines to get you through the process.
More From ELLE1.) Always Agree With The Bride

It doesn't matter whether she has asked for your opinion on her dress, your dress, or the flowers. All she really wants is blanket approval for everything she has planned, from the equestrian-themed shower to her quirky Sophia Webster wedding shoes. "Well, I love it!" is all you ever need to say.
2.) Lean In

There's nothing worse than being trapped in an e-mail chain with a bunch of bridesmaids masking passive- aggressive suggestions with xoxos. Everyone will (eventually) thank you for taking charge when it comes to planning a drama-free shower or bachelorette party.
3.) Make Friends

Yes, interbridesmaid alliances will help you get your way in stalemates over bachelorette venue or shower gifts, but those bridesmaids and groomsmen (and wedding laypeople too, I guess) are also future friends, co-workers, or boyfriends.
4.) Sweat The Small Stuff

You read that right. Weddings are high-stress and ultra-emotional, and a blowout fight can be triggered by something as simple as a mention of the bride's eligible ex-boyfriend. Speak carefully as the wedding draws near, and keep even quieter on the day itself.
5.) Pick Up The Phone
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