Showing posts with label Bridesmaid dresses. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bridesmaid dresses. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Wedding Wednesday - 5 Tips for Choosing Bridesmaids Dresses


This week on Wedding Wednesday we address how to choose a perfect dress for your bridesmaids. Bridesmaid dresses are not just a side note; use them to tie different elements of your wedding together.  Keep reading for five tips to picking out a dress that you and your ladies will love.

1.  The bridesmaids’ dress should compliment your wedding gown and fit the theme of your wedding.  The dress should not overshadow your gown, but the should have a similar feel.

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2.  Be mindful of your wedding party’s budget.  The average cost of a bridesmaid dress costs in the neighborhood of $200.  Not to mention alterations, shoes, and undergarments to go with it.  If you fall for a dress that’s well over their budget, consider paying the difference.

3.  No two bridesmaids are alike.  Try to find a style that flatters different shapes and sizes.  Try an a-line or empire waist style, which are flattering on most body types.  Or consider picking a fabric, and let your bridesmaids choose a style that fits them best.

4.  Pick a color that compliments most complexions.  Pale yellow and bright pink do not look good on everyone!  Consider your crew’s complexion and even hair color when selecting a hue for the dresses.

5.  Choose an appropriate style for the occasion.  You expect your gals to dance the night away, so choose a style that they can do so in comfortably. 


Friday, September 30, 2011

Friday Happy Hour - Let's be Nice to Your Friends

Happy Friday everyone!

The weekend is here and for those of you in the DC Metro area you have Crafty Bastards to look forward to.

We wanted to take this opportunity to quickly remind the brides out there to be nice to your best gal pals and avoid ...how do we put this nicely...fashion catastrophes. It'll just be more ammo for your kids years from now.


Thursday, June 23, 2011

Tradition Thursday: Always A Bridesmaid


Most modern weddings still include at least a few bridesmaids, and brides are now often letting bridesmaids choose their own, unique dresses (to the relief of bridesmaids)!

But the tradition of the bridesmaid has been around since Roman times. According to Roman Law, ten witnesses had to be present at a wedding ceremony to ward off evil spirits and vengeful suitors present at weddings. They dressed similarly to the bride and groom to cause confusion about who was getting married.


This belief and the practice of wearing similar dresses carried through for centuries, even in Victorian England, where people thought curses could be placed on the couple by their enemies.

Fortunately for the modern bride, she gets to stand out in her own dress!