I am a bridesmaid in my best-friends wedding to be in July 07, I am going Monday to be measuered for my dress, but as part of my new years resolution I am successfully losing weight for a goal that will have me about 2 dress sizes smaller.... should I mention that to the bridal house? Also when they actually have the dress would such a difference cause a big ordeal? Also I was wanting to know some customary things a bridesmaid (not maid of honor who is also her sister) does for the bride. Thanks so much!! :)
2007-01-27 13:39:47 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Definitely mention to the dress shop what you are doing in terms of losing the weight. Chances are they will order the dress in the size you are currently and than make alterations accordingly. By the way, best of luck on losing the weight - I'm trying to do the same at the moment.
As for what the bridesmaid traditionally does, you can help out with bridal showers, depending on who is organizing them. Pretty much, your stuff is the day of the wedding but it's really up to the bride. If she asks for help - help her. It's pretty much as simple as that. If you think she needs help but isn't asking, offer to do something for her.
2007-01-27 13:50:48 · answer #1 · answered by Patricia D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We all have these resolutions and, I don't want to be negative but, well, we don't always keep them. Tell the bridal shop that you are working on losing some weight, but, don't order a dress any smaller than the size you are now. It is much easier to make a larger dress smaller than to male a smaller dress larger.
Just be sure that you lose the weight in a healthy way since you'll want to feel well for the wedding. South Beach Diet is a really healthy eating plan. I personally lost 30 lbs and my 74 year old mother in law lost 20 and dropped her cholesterol from 220 to 174! Give it a look see: http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-752997-10383220
Good Luck!
Oh, and, just for the record, bridal showers are optional events. Bridesmaids are not obligated to host. If you do decide to host, or the MOH wants to, everyone should get together and agree on the cost and planning.
2007-01-27 21:53:39 · answer #2 · answered by weddingqueen 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Definately tell the place you are in the midst of losing weight. Usually they order a dress close to your measurements then once it comes in they alter it to fit you. So they can order a dress based on your measurements today and alter it to fit later (but alterations are usually an additional fee). If your measurements are close to the smaller size you can order that one. Just remember you can alter a dress smaller but not bigger, so be careful. Usually the maid of honor is in charge. I would as her how you can help. She may want you to help with the bridal shower and other things. You can always ask the bride if there are any errands you can run for her. I asked my bridesmaids to make a few calls and pick up some brochures for me. My maid of honor was out of the area so my bridesmaids gave me a shower.
2007-01-27 21:52:11 · answer #3 · answered by Mary S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have lost over 10kg since I got fitting for my wedding dress. I told them I was losing weight when i got measured. It is much easier to take a dress that is too big in than let a small dress out. Tell them your goal and see what they say. It wont be a big deal but I will cost you some money in alterations.
You just have to help her where she asks to. There is nothing specific except you might have to pay and help with the bridal shower and hens night (depending on what the maid of Honor whats to do)
2007-01-28 20:27:09 · answer #4 · answered by jenifajen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The maid of honor traditionally throws a shower for her and the bridesmaids should help with that. I would mention your weight loss goals to the seamstress. They will still order your dress in your current size to be on the safe side, but then they know they may need to do more than the standard alterations if you meet your weight loss goal.
2007-01-27 21:49:29 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should order the dress in your current size and then have it altered when you loose weight. It is much easier to take a dress in that to let it out.
Help plan the bridal shower. Shop for dresses and other wedding stuff, as needed. Meet the bride before the wedding and help her get dressed. And just be a good supportive friend.
2007-01-27 21:49:22 · answer #6 · answered by Roc 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
from personal experience i would say to order a smaller dress (i lost weight before the wedding i was in & my alterations ended up costing me as much as the dress) but a lot of bridal shops dont like to do that. talk to them & see what their policy is & how much the alterations are going to cost.
as for what you do as a bridesmaid....help the maid of honor!!! i was the maid of honor in my best friend wedding & NONE of the bridesmaids helped w/any planning of the bridal shower or bachelorette party. it was a stressful few months. it all came together bc i am such a perfectionist but it would have been much appreciated to get a call from at least one of them (there were 4) to see if i needed anything!!!!!
GOOD LUCK
2007-01-27 23:56:51 · answer #7 · answered by ladyscorp_74 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never, ever assume future weight loss. Dresses can be taken in at alteration time, but NOT let out! Ordering a size that is too small is a recipe for a disaster.
Bridesmaids don't really have any serious duties except you might help with a shower or bachelorette (not required though) and ont he day of you do the ceremonial duties as assigned. No biggie.
2007-01-29 01:28:32 · answer #8 · answered by Etiquette Gal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, I don't mean to be rude, but have you successfully lost weight before? One of my bridesmaids got her dress a size too small, but she is very good at completely changing her diet and has lost the same weight in a short period of time several times in her life! (puts it on slowly, but is a champ at taking it off quickly!)
It really depends on the style of the dress when it comes to how hard alterations will be. However, I suspect if you lost your goal weight, you will not mind spending extra to take in the dress! You might want to ask when if you could delay your order by one month.
Bridesmaids dont have to do anything but show up on time! Offer to help the sister with showers, but she might need much help.
2007-01-27 23:51:43 · answer #9 · answered by Katherine 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just go with the size of the dress that they will have now, because they can always take up material and not add it.
Bridesmaids help plan the shower , helps decorate for the receiption, and even plan a batchelorette party for her.
Also congradulations on the weight lose, stick with it.
2007-01-27 22:06:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋