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By Lei Lydle
Founder and Editor
Last Updated: 5/4/2005 9:14:51 PM |
Advice For Bridesmaids
If you are a bridesmaid reading this page, you should know that you really don't have much say in what you will wear in your friend's wedding. Some brides do ask one or two bridesmaids' opinions, but generally, the bride makes her own decision.
Please keep in mind that this is her day, not yours. It is very hard to choose a dress that everyone will like and that will fit everyone perfectly. If you hate the dress, just try to make the best of it and don't tell the bride how you feel about it unless she asks before the dresses are ordered. Believe me, she is stressed out enough. The last thing she needs is for her bridesmaids to be complaining about the dress.
Advice For Brides
Consider Body Types
If you are a bride reading this page, I beg you to please consider your bridesmaids when choosing their attire. Think of all of their body types. Most likely, all of your attendants won't be tall and skinny like the models in the bridal magazines. Consider the style of the dress. Will it make Kristen look too busty? Is it too form fitting for those women concerned about their weight? Is it comfortable?
Consider The Time of Year
When choosing the color, consider the time of year. Don't choose a color that will make anyone look washed out. Black is always a good color to choose for a formal wedding. Black can be worn in any season. Black is generally slimming. If the dress is fairly simple, it could possibly be worn again to another formal wedding or party.
Consider The Cost
Also, please consider the price of the dress. Unless all of your bridesmaids are rich, don't choose a dress that costs $500. While you may be able to afford it, others may not.
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Rochelle Turner from Burns Lake, BC says... |
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First time bridesmaid, don't know where to start. trying to get ideas from this site
Wedding Date: July 16, 2005 |
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Posted: 5/4/2005 9:14:51 PM |
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Hillory from Rockford, IL says... |
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I am the bride and I think it is only right to have all of the girls in the wedding see the dress and have the chance to comment on it before the dress is ordered... My 2 friends who are standing up have both seen and tried on the dress and think its gorgeous and so does my sister-in-law to be... It is strapless and one of my friends is VERY busty, but it looked good on her because it covers enough... My sisters are both heavier girls so they are the ones Im concerned with the most... I had my heaviest sister try on the dress, while it wasn't her size she said she is okay with it... My other sister is short and stocky and she will try on the dress later this week.... My heaviest sister thinks that the royal blue color I have chosen is too dark, but the wedding is in October and I was going to do peri-winkle but I thought darker would be better for fall... She said that the dresses will detract from me and while its my wedding and I guess Im supposed to be the "center of attention" I just really love these dresses and the detail is gorgeous-its beaded down the right side... and has a split on that side as well... its 2 toned... She thinks I should choose the lavendar color that she saw at the store, but my fiance and I LOVE blue and I love purple too, but I dont think he'd be crazy about it... What do you think????
Wedding Date: 10-15-05 |
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Posted: 10/9/2004 12:22:34 PM |
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Amanda Raby from Dallas says... |
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Would it be asking too much to have the Bride's Maides make their own dresses? I plan on buying about 20 yards of undied Shantung silk and dying it myself. Then each maide would choose on of two colors, crimson and plum, and I would give them the necessary amounts for their chosen pattern. I felt that each girl could have a cut that complimented their figure and a color that coordinated with the rest of the decor. Do you think they would be able to find local taylors who would do it for less than $150, or is that too much to ask?
Wedding Date: Oct. '05 |
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Posted: 10/6/2004 6:38:02 PM |
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Silent in PA from PA says... |
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I know that as a bridesmaid, I need to accept the bride's decision on our dresses. I am doing my best to "bite my tongue" and to "grin and bear it", but any advice you have on not slipping up and mentioning how much I HATE the dresses would be much appreciated. It's one thing that the color is absolutely horrible on me, but the style is very matronly. I was hoping for something a little sexier. I could have dealt with that color if we could have picked our own style. I'm dreading the pictures. It's going to be hard to put on a nice, big, happy smile when I'm feeling so dumpy in my dress!
Wedding Date: June 12, 2004 |
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Posted: 1/22/2004 |
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