Bridesmaids Dresses

A Guide to Bridesmaids Dresses

Executive summary about bridesmaids dresses by Lynn Donn

Choosing bridesmaids dresses is no easy task, but it’s one of the most exciting and often the most emotional parts of the wedding planning process.

Choosing the bridesmaids dresses, whether you do it yourself or together with your bridesmaids, is an integral part of the tradition.

Tips on Choosing the Right Dresses for your Bridesmaids

It’s important to choose a dress style which will flatter everyone’s figure. If your bridesmaids have very different figure types and heights, and you think they might feel uncomfortable in matching dresses, a nice alternative is to choose the fabrics and colors, and allow each individual bridesmaid to choose her own dress style.

Always keep a budget in mind for your bridesmaids gowns. Classic Looks for Bridesmaids dresses.

Any kind of formal gown, semi-formal or evening dress can be chosen as a bridesmaids gown, so you have literally thousands of options. Satin, organza, chiffon, georgette, tulle, lace, brocades, and crepe are all classic fabrics for bridesmaid dresses. Choose lighter fabrics for summer, and a sleeveless or even a strapless dress style. Discussing your color ideas with your favorite florist will make the job of choosing colors much easier.

Personalize Your Bridesmaids Dresses

Executive summary about bridesmaids dresses by Brea Moray

Bridesmaids Potpourri

The present-day bridesmaids don't have to suffer the humiliation of wearing bridesmaids dresses that resemble wedding props. It was common before to have the same cut of bridesmaids dresses for all bridesmaids, never mind if the hand-picked bridesmaids had different figures.

Gorgeous Bridesmaids sans the Expense

Make sure to air the following concerns - budget for the dresses, wedding theme, dress color and style, and accessories.

The bridesmaids may be wearing dresses in different shades of blue, but the uniform corsage or ribbon trim will coordinate the look. When it comes to bridesmaids dresses, you can always choose dresses your friends will love to wear again and again. There is no harm in trying vibrantly colored dresses for your bridesmaids if you feel that the pastel colors are too tame for your wedding theme. You can ask suggestions for color coordinated trims or accessories to personalize the bridesmaids dresses.

When the wedding is over, your friends will be proud to show off their bridesmaids dresses; they'll remember the event with fondness, a far cry from the bridesmaids of yesterday who had to keep a tight lid on the dresses they wore as bridesmaids.