Monday, January 28, 2013

Wedding dilemma: Dressing the bridesmaids

One of the dilemmas that brides-to-be face during the wedding preparation is how to look most beautiful in a wedding gown without making the bridesmaids feel uncomfortable and look frumpy in their dresses. The TLC reality TV series Say Yes To The Dress: Bridesmaids had shown many times how friendships are ruined because of the differing preference of the bride-to-be and her bridesmaids when it comes to choosing the latter’s gowns.

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While the bride must be the most beautiful woman on her wedding day, it doesn’t mean that the bridesmaids must resort to wearing tacky dresses. After all, they are part of the wedding entourage and their look contributes to the total wedding presentation.

To choose the bridesmaids’ gowns, the wedding motif must be considered. The gown of the bridesmaids must have the color and fabric that match the theme of the wedding. The fabric must be comfortable to wear and the style must complement the bride’s gown.

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Although same-style bridesmaids’ dresses are the norm, the gowns must be tailored according to each bridesmaid’s fashion taste and body figure. If gown-matching is not required, the bridesmaids can wear gowns in different styles but in the same fabric and color. Simple rules like “no black dresses” or “no leg-baring mini-dresses” can be made in order to manage deviation.

If budget allows, it is advisable for the bridesmaids to go shopping with the bride in bridal boutiques like Mark Ingram Bridal Atelier and Bridal Collection, Inc. to choose the style they like.

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Check out the latest bridesmaids’ gown designs here.