Bridesmaid from afar

[mina14325]

I emigrated a number of years ago but kept a close friendship with a university friend from back home. My friend is getting married in our home country which I’m lucky enough to be able to go to no problem. I’m also lucky enough to be a bridesmaid, along with 3 other women that I’ve never met.

I’m about 7 hours away and I won’t be going home before the wedding so my question is - what can I offer to do from afar that might help my lovely friend and the other bridesmaids in the run up!

I hate saying “let me know what I can do” I’d rather offer to do something specific which she can say yes, no or here’s something else! I want to take stuff off her to do list!

I’m not married so don’t know what’s helpful - so my question is what helpful things did your bridesmaids do / could have been done from afar!

Find a decent hairdresser, make up, nails locally? Do a test run and share pics.
Plan nice welcome drinks just for the bride and other bridesmaids. Have a Zoom get together beforehand
Top local tips? Where to get life's essentials if a pinch.
Emergencies - good local dentist, GP/minor injuries/chiro (my brother slipped a disc travelling to my wedding)

Create group chats!
We had two, bridesmaids and bride and then just bridesmaids.

I sourced shoes and bags for bridesmaids.
Asked bride what she wanted, I searched, sent several pics, links over and we all agreed on which ones.
Same with hairstyles if she wants you matching.
Hen party, even though you aren't there get in touch with other bridesmaids and you could help find whatever they are after.

Where does she get married? Can you arrange for a nice breakfast and drinks delivered to room on the morning for you all getting ready.