These girls were there for you through good times and bad times, laughs and tears, ups and downs, and now they are a part of your big day. Believe it or not but choosing bridesmaids’ gowns is as important as choosing your own, because these glamour girls are on the front line of tying your wedding theme together in a harmonious transition. Bridal manufacturers have finally gotten the word that bridesmaids aren’t willing to spend money on dresses that can’t be worn again. Ladies are searching for dresses that are more versatile and looking like ready-to-wear.
Keep in mind this is not a mall-trip with browsing from store-to-store and wining-and-dining afterwards. To avoid the confusion of choosing, screaming, fighting, crying, and driving the salesperson into a suicidal distress – you should break your shopping sessions in two parts. Part 1 – take your maid of honor or another trusted confidant to do the first review of possible gowns, limit the selection during this visit. Part 2 – take you bridesmaids; the decision-making can be done faster if your girls don’t feel like kids in the Toys-R-Us.
The color of bridesmaids’ dresses is chosen based on you wedding colors and season. Spring and summer suggest pale pinks, soft greens, yellows; while fall will look the best in soft gold, emerald greens and the entire array of jewel colors. Your bridesmaids’ skin-tone should be considered also – you don’t want any blurred, washed-out figures on your wedding pictures. If that’s the case, opt for the same style dress in the graduated shades of the same color. Keep in mind the background of your wedding – light colors will stand out in the dark sites, while dark browns and grays will be too somber and funeral-like against a dark background.
The “Bump” factor. It happens! If one of your bridesmaids announced to you that she’d be wearing not only a dress but also a baby-bump for your wedding – don’t freak out! There is no need to change the entire bridal party’s wardrobe. Pregnancy is not a condition or sickness (well, some women will disagree, I can see that) but a beautiful thing! So, let her shine with this beauty. Empire waists, floating chiffon and soft fabrics are the way to go. Coordinate it in color with the rest of the bridesmaids and you sure will score some kudos with your friends!
It is more than recommended to involve your wedding planner (if you have one) or wedding consultant (if shopping is included in his/her services). Your planner is the person who will ultimately design and tie together all the visual pieces of your wedding day, so it is useful to have his or her professional opinion while selecting your bridesmaids' gowns.
And lastly, I can’t avoid talking about – they are called Bridezillas for a reason! You are a Bride and being a drill sergeant is not in your job description. So please be considerate! Remember, friends come first, bridesmaids – second.
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