Your wedding day is quickly approaching, and you need to decide on dresses for your bridesmaids. It is important to keep in mind that your bridal party can be the best support on your special day. Using a hint of creativity, selecting dresses for your bridesmaids will be more fun than stressful. Here are some helpful tips on how to keep your bridesmaids looking and feeling their best.
Setting the Scene
The time of the ceremony should play a vital role in the choosing the right bridesmaid dresses for your bridal party. Evening weddings tend to be more formal, while afternoon weddings are casual. If the wedding is to be held outdoors or is informal, lightweight material is your best option. Longer, thicker fabric would be best worn during winter and formal weddings.
Decide on a Theme
Consider the various body types and individual styles of your bridesmaids and decide on one of the following:
Uniform look – this fashion encompasses the same style and the same colour. You may want to consider this as an option if all your bridesmaids are roughly the same size and have similar body shapes.
Combinations – by using this method, the same fabric and colour are used but are cut differently, fitted to different styles for each bridesmaid. This will give the bridesmaid the option to choose which style they feel they look best in. If you have three or more bridesmaids, you will surely get a variety of styles but maintain that all dresses are tea length.
Colour run – each bridesmaid will wear a different colour of the same style dress. You may choose to either purchase the dresses in shades of the same colour, or even mix complimentary colours. If you have multiple colours in the theme of your wedding, each bridesmaid may wear a dress to bring out a specific colour and highlight the event in their clothing.
Choosing the Style
The cocktail length or tea length dress are a good length to have. A popular bridesmaid dress style this season also has emphasis on the waist and are often cinched and highlighted with belts or bows.
Don't be afraid to try something new and different. It is best, during a fitting, to try at least one of every style whether you think it will flatter you or not.
Touch of Colour
Let the season be your guide. Rich, saturated colours are great for autumn and winter months. Lighter shades and soft colours are perfect for spring and summer. Refer to our article on "How to Choose Your Wedding Colour Theme" for more tips.
Reuse the Dress
There is a trend of brides choosing less formal but more fashionable outfits for their bridesmaids. In doing so, dresses can be worn again after the wedding, to the races or to another formal event or party.
You could do this by choosing a safe colour such as black. Black is simple and may be dressed up with a touch of colour or detailing, usually by adding a brooch or colourful belt or bow to compliment your wedding theme.
