But what are your bridesmaids donning? Do they look confident? Are they still glad they said yes when you proposed a lifetime of friendship in return for their presence during your nuptials?
The Wedding Shoppe has heard it said by dozens of brides: picking a dress to accommodate the variety of shapes and sizes represented in a bridal party can be stressful—sometimes even the most stressful part of the planning process.
These are your best friends. Your sisters. The loves of your life—aside from your handsome beau, of course! You love these girls and you want them to feel beautiful and confident as they sashay down the aisle before you.
So in perfect timing for a wedding-fueled summer, I’m here to provide a list of easy tips to lighten your bridesmaid-related stresses.
13 Essential Bridesmaid Dress Shopping Tips:
1. Do your research
I know that you’ve been scouring the internet for the perfect shade of slate blue and sitting at your cousin’s wedding reception, notebook in hand, dictating to your boyfriend about how you just love the bridesmaid gowns but could definitely do without those teal-colored sashes. You’ve been preparing, and the time is here!
I know that you’ve been scouring the internet for the perfect shade of slate blue and sitting at your cousin’s wedding reception, notebook in hand, dictating to your boyfriend about how you just love the bridesmaid gowns but could definitely do without those teal-colored sashes. You’ve been preparing, and the time is here!
You’ve spent your whole life anticipating this moment. So ladies: come to your appointment well researched! First, figure out which styles are flattering on your bridesmaids.
Is your maid of honor big busted? Maybe something with straps would make her feel more comfortable. Have a pregnant sister-in-law? Check out empire waist options!
Utilize Pinterest to get a feel for the look you want, then check out the OKdress 's website for thousands of styles sortable by price, color, and style!
2. Budget
Have a good understanding of your bridesmaids’ budgets before heading into your appointment. You don’t want them to break the bank, but they want to get a flattering gown that you both love for your wedding day. Come to an agreement before, and be willing to compromise if need be.
Have a good understanding of your bridesmaids’ budgets before heading into your appointment. You don’t want them to break the bank, but they want to get a flattering gown that you both love for your wedding day. Come to an agreement before, and be willing to compromise if need be.
3. Limit the gang
Do you have 13 bridesmaids? Then maybe don’t bring them all into the salon to try on gowns. We’ve all seen the dreadful Say Yes to the Dress episodes featuring the bride who brought too many friends with too many opinions.
Do you have 13 bridesmaids? Then maybe don’t bring them all into the salon to try on gowns. We’ve all seen the dreadful Say Yes to the Dress episodes featuring the bride who brought too many friends with too many opinions.
Avoid that nightmarish scenario and just ask your closest friends to come along—but be sure to get a good sampling of the various body shapes represented in your party!
4. Make an appointment!
While most bridal shops can accommodate walk-in’s, it’s important to think ahead and get a time slot booked if you want the best service. This is especially useful if you’re coming in with a larger group.
4. Make an appointment!
While most bridal shops can accommodate walk-in’s, it’s important to think ahead and get a time slot booked if you want the best service. This is especially useful if you’re coming in with a larger group.
5. Just try it on
Trying on a dress in your size is usually a much more positive experience than trying to squeeze into something much too small—or pinning the gown to give you a possibly unrealistic idea of what it will look like when it fits.
Trying on a dress in your size is usually a much more positive experience than trying to squeeze into something much too small—or pinning the gown to give you a possibly unrealistic idea of what it will look like when it fits.
At OKdress, we have every Blue bridesmaid dress style in-stock, plus a variety of sizes and colors, which avoids relying solely on a tape measure for sizing.
6. Order early!
My grandfather always said, “If you’re early you’re on time, and if you’re on time you’re late.” Truer words have never been spoken, especially when it comes to wedding apparel.
While Amazon Prime may be able to get your new throw pillows to you two hours after you ordered them, bridal attire requires 4-6 months! 2017 Bridesmaids’ dresses can take months to be produced and delivered, so get started early! If you wait too long, you may be disappointed by the limited amount of options available to you.
Read more for rest 7 BRIDESMAID DRESS SHOPPING TIPS THAT MAKE LIFE EASIER later.
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