As a bride you get to choose a few of your closest friends or family members to join your bridal party, and share a special part of your day with you. Part of the fun for both the bride and the bridesmaids, is choosing the bridesmaid dresses. How can you not have a blast while trying on dresses 3 sizes to small for you in some very unflattering colors! Traditionally all of the bridesmaids will wear the same dress in the same color, and wear matching accessories. More and More, we are seeing brides choose an alternate route. Brides are opting for the bridesmaids to either wear varying styles of dresses in the same color, or have them wear any style of dress in a range of similar hues. These options not only allow each bridesmaid to choose a style that best suits her body style, but it also shows a lot of personality and spunk. Throw some flashy and colorful heels into the mix for some extra flare. It is never too early to start thinking details such as your bridal party's attire. In most cases it takes up to 3 months if not longer, to get your dresses after they have been ordered. If your wedding falls in the prime wedding months such as April through June, or September through November, there may even be a bit of a delay because the manufacturers may get backed up. Think of colors, and styles that will compliment you and your dress, as well as your overall theme.
Chic One Shoulder dresses are in style right now, as well as gray, metallic, and purple tones.
Brides, if you are racking your brain on what to get your bridesmaids consider picking out matching necklaces or accessories for them to wear. If you do decide to buy jewelry for your bridesmaids, consider buying jewelry that will stand out from far away and in pictures.
Here are some of the popular designers for Bridesmaid dresses that you should be able to find in your local Wedding Dress Shops.
Alfred Angelo Davids Bridal The Dessy Group (After Six, Alfred Sung, Lela Rose, & Cynthia Rowley) Jessica McClintock Mori Lee
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