Bridesmaid Dresses

Every bride needs help with selecting a dress that will please all her maids. Trying to cater to different body shapes, colour preferences, style wishes and the worst of all - a bridesmaid that insists on looking better than the bride (you may need to rethink this choice) can be a nightmare.

So how do you cut through this drama and choose a dress that will look great on all the girls and most importantly one that you love? Here are a few tips to selecting dresses based on the needs of the bridesmaids.

Catering to different body shapes

This is a big struggle as body shapes can vary and will play a big role in choosing the right dress. So before you march out and "surprise" your maids with gym memberships or a strict new eating plan try to find a dress that will complement all their shapes.

Ask your girls what parts of their bodies they are most comfortable with and which they would prefer to hide. Remember the dresses do not all have to be identical. You can choose the tighter dresses for the girls with a slimmer figure; add a light shawl for any that may want to hide fuller arms, a loose fitting bodice for the girls with problems in the mid section. You can find great styles that can suit any shape and still manage to have a happy bridal party.

Catering to different colour taste

"My skin tone is too pale for red"; "blue does nothing for my eyes"…blah, blah! You cannot please everyone so you may need to take control of the colour choice. This is something you can control because the colour must match your décor and theme and ultimately this is your decision. Colours range from black to white and include a mass of your favourites.  The colour selection process can be a difficult one however the option of choosing amongst multiple colours makes your life easier when matching the theme colour of your wedding to the bridesmaids dresses.

Catering to different styles

To make it easier go out and find the styles you like first. Have a selection of about 3 or four. Get the girls to vote on their favorite and the one with the most votes wins. This is a great way to avoid any drama and to make the girls feel as though they have contributed to the final decision….plus you get them in a dress you know you like! Styles can range from floor length, tea length and knee length, deciphering which style is most suitable for you and your wedding plan is crucial to your overall happiness on the day.

There are a number of things that you and your bridesmaids will end up arguing over. But as much as they need to realize that this is your day, as the bride you also need to understand that they will also be on show. Happy bridesmaids make for a happy bride and ultimately a fabulous day!

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