The Story Behind Bridesmaid for Hire
In 2014, Jen Glantz posted a Craigslist ad offering herself as a professional bridesmaid for strangers. The ad went viral, launched Bridesmaid for Hire, and turned Jen into the world's first professional bridesmaid.
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HOW IT ALL STARTED
How Jen Glantz Became the Founder of Bridesmaid for Hire
Before launching Bridesmaid for Hire, Jen had already been a bridesmaid more times than she could count.
She loved weddings, but she also noticed something nobody talked about. Behind every beautiful ceremony were stressed-out brides, complicated friendships, difficult family dynamics, and people trying their best to hold everything together.
The more weddings she attended, the more she realized that many couples didn't need another vendor.
They needed support.
So in 2014, she posted a Craigslist ad offering herself as a professional bridesmaid for strangers.
That decision changed everything.
The Story Behind Bridesmaid for Hire
The Craigslist Ad That Started it All
The ad was simple.
Jen offered to attend weddings, support brides, help with planning, calm nerves, write speeches, and solve problems.
Within days, the story spread across the internet.
Media outlets began calling.
Brides started reaching out.
People from around the world wanted to know if professional bridesmaids were actually a real thing.
Soon, Jen became known as the founder of Bridesmaid for Hire and the world's first professional bridesmaid.
The Craigslist Ad That Started it All
The Craigslist Ad That Started it All
Helped hundreds of brides since 2014
Built Bridesmaid for Hire into a global brand
Published bestselling books, a podcast, and a newsletter with 100,000 subscribers
Created resources to help people navigate life's biggest moments
Appeared in over 500 national media outlets
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Books Inspired by Bridesmaid for Hire
Read the bestselling books by Jen Glantz, founder of Bridesmaid for Hire, and discover the true stories behind the world's first professional bridesmaid company.
Always a Bridesmaid (for Hire)
The memoir that shares the real stories behind the business and the adventures that came from becoming a professional bridesmaid.
Finally the Bride
A deeply personal story about love, commitment, weddings, and what happens when the professional bridesmaid finally becomes the bride.
All My Friends are Engaged
A humorous and honest look at relationships, growing up, and navigating life when everyone around you seems to be getting married.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Happened to Bridesmaid for Hire Next?
Jen Glantz founded Bridesmaid for Hire in 2014 after posting a viral Craigslist ad offering herself as a professional bridesmaid.
Jen Glantz is widely recognized as the world's first professional bridesmaid and the founder of Bridesmaid for Hire.
Yes. Bridesmaid for Hire is the original professional bridesmaid company and has helped hundreds of brides navigate wedding planning, bridal party challenges, and wedding day stress.
After attending countless weddings, Jen realized there was a need for emotional support and problem-solving that traditional wedding vendors weren't providing.
Jen Glantz is a writer, entrepreneur, bestselling author, speaker, newsletter creator, podcast host, and the founder of Bridesmaid for Hire.
What started as a Craigslist ad became a career filled with adventures, stories, books, and opportunities to help people through life's biggest moments.
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The Craigslist Ad That Started it All
BRIDESMAID FOR HIRE IN THE MEDIA
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What started as a Craigslist ad has been featured by major media outlets around the world.
Over the years, Jen and Bridesmaid for Hire have appeared in publications including BRIDES, Glamour, TODAY, CNBC, Insider, Yahoo, HuffPost, The New York Post, and many others.
The story has resonated with millions of people because it isn't just about weddings.
It's about showing up for people when they need support the most.
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