when selecting a bridesmaid gown, what are some tips to follow?

Question

I mean, in terms of pricing, style, etc. I do not want any of my bridesmaids to be hating their dress!! Even if I like it, what should I do if they do not?

I totally agree - NO puffed sleeves and NO butt bows also!

Answer 1

I liked what my BFF did for her bride's maids, that is, they can choose any style they'd like, but in the choosen wedding color from David's Bridal (or wherever you're having them made) This way they can choose their own style that best suits their body type. Your thin maids will look stunning and your thicker maids with look ravashing!

Answer 2

Here is what I'm doing. I have 4 bridesmaids. One is a size 4, one is an 8, one is a 10 and one is an 20. I will go with them and help pick the dresses. Basically, I have asked the Bridal store to show me what dresses are available in the dye lot I want and then the girls can pick the dress they want. That way the size 20 girl will look as good as the size 4 girl. That way they can pick something in their price range too. They all love the idea of having unique dresses and picking something that suits their body type. I have seen a lot more of this lately and the whole perfectly matched idea is out of date. And lastly, I so agree with the guest who wrote "NO Butt bows". I had to wear a but bow - so not a good look on anyone!!!!!!!!! I will add to that, no puffed sleeves. You might as well make your bridesmaids carry footballs down the aisle as they will look as big as linebackers! Have a great wedding!

Answer 3

Personally, I am going to save myself some hassle and not have bridesmaids at my wedding- but that is me...I think that if you have friends with really different body types, you may want to give them a color/general style and let them buy the dress they like. If I were to have bridesmaids, I think that's what I would do, that way you don't run the risk of them spending a lot on a dress they will never wear again.
If you want them to be in the same dress, I would take into consideration:
1. their body types- not all dresses flatter everyone- think strapless dresses (are they going to stay up?) Someone who is top heavy might have a problem with strapless. Someone who is really short might be dwarfed by a long gown...
2. is your wedding indoor/outdoor, if it's outdoor, you may want something with sleeves, or a wrap if it gets cold, or is really sunny outside.
3. Cost- no one wants to buy a really expensive dress that they can't wear to another event
4. style-informal/formal: no one wants to have a super formal dress they don't have anywhere else to wear it. but it should still match the feel of your wedding- is it formal/informal? Can you dress up a cheaper, informal dress with flowers or accessories?
5. I also think that taking your friend's potential body issues into account would be helpful, some of them may not want something with a sweeping back- or strapless, or even a short skirt may be an issue for someone.

however, it really is your call- I think that if you take some time to make a good decision, your friends will honor you by wearing what you ask. It sounds like you will be considerate of everyone's taste and preference, but if you get someone who is really making this choice a living hell- drop them from your line.
I had a friend who had all her college roommates as bridesmaides in her wedding. They all refused to wear what she asked, made a huge fuss over their shoes (generally just being a pain) and after four years, she never hears from any of those girls- and they gave her an ulcer!!
Someone who is not honored by your choice to include them in this milestone in your life is not worth the headache.
I'm sorry if this sounds terribly negative, I just feel that a wedding is stressful enough to plan, and people who add to the stress should not be included!

It's your day- make sure that it stays that way!!! Congratulations, and I'm sure you and your bridesmaids will look gorgeous!!!

Answer 4

I agree with those who suggested using the same color for everyone, but letting them pick the style. Also, maybe even choosing two different colors would be nice as I remember having to wear periwinkle as it flattered the MOH. Unfortunately it didn't flatter the other 3 bridesmaids. She did let us pick our own shoes as long as they were white and I thought that was cool. The dresses were from David's Bridal and we were all in different cities. They didn't give us any problems over dye lots....

If you really feel strongly about them all having the same dress, then keep it cheap--around $100. That's all I had to pay, so I didn't mind that I didn't love the dress. They can always sell it to a consignment shop.

Actually, I'm glad I have my own bridesmaid dress story to tell. It's like joining a club. It's a lesson in humility and I always get a laugh when I mention the tiara. ;-)

Answer 5

Now here it goes. Your wedding is coming up just some months coming and you are searching for the best bridal gown you could get,not what you could lay your hands on. Definitely,every bride wants to looks good on her wedding day,and that is why she needs to get a beautiful bridal uniform.
Today,because of the passion that a bridal wear holds for a woman could be a difficult task finding just the right gown,she may see thousands of beautiful gowns and may be frazzled with the number of choices they would need to make,let alone the other arrangement and things she would attend to for just her wedding. those times are gone now, i would give tips on how to choose the right gown.
Tips To Follow:
The tip is, you should start looking for your gown just six months before your wedding day. The truth is, it takes a lot of time to choose the bridal gown that suits you best from among those included thousands and thousands of designs and styles that is at your pick, also getting a customized gown takes longer time, and the fact is; you need to allow more time for possible mistakes.
Second tip is by you starting your search by taking and compiling more and more pictures of the bridal uniforms you like, then you put all in a file so that when you get others opinion, you could bring out a menu of what you really need to use.
Third tip is you need to consider the theme and formality of the wedding as well as the venue of the ceremony. could be very tedious and uncomfortable when you put on something that is very heavy. If your wedding is an evening affair, your gown should be a full floor-length gown, it may imply you wear gloves. So how about if your wedding is a semi formal event, what do you wear? i would tell you, whether it is going to be held during the day or night hour, your gown should be something that covers your ankles,you could support it with a veil and without no train! Guess what? you could wear a suit with a skirt and smoke it hot with a smart looking hat.
The Fourth tip is; when you choose a style it must flatter that shape of yours, yes, you should feel comfortable with it okay? yeah.
Now you may be wondering how could i get a flattery look when am tall and slim? Dear, just wear any bridal uniform of any style you like.
how about a lady who has an hour glass shape? you could just go for any V-neck gown that has an A line skirt,you know why? because the v-neck can accentuate the fullness of the bust,and the a-line skirt would reduce the hip so it doesn’t look too puffy.And the

Answer 6

Keep bras in mind. Will the bridesmaids be able to find an appropriate bra to wear under the dress? You don't want them bouncing all over the place distracting everyone from you. Plus, if you have a dance, dancing will be way less fun for them if they have to worry about their girls.

Keep body shape in mind. If you can find something relatively figure flattering for all bridesmaids. Same thing with color, try to look for a color that complements everyone's color tone.

Keep the season in mind. You don't want them either freezing or roasing to death while taking pictures or at the reception.

Try to have the style similar to yours. You don't want to be wearing a big poofy princess gown for instance and then have your bridesmaids in patterend sun dresses or leather minis. ;-)

Ask them the kinds of dresses they really would prefer not to wear, you can start eliminating some that way.

Try to pick dresses that aren't too trendy. That way your wedding photos will always look classic and not like a bad millenial flashback. (You've must have seen a poofy sleeve bride, mullet sporting groom, big taffeta bow wearing bridesmaids, 80s wedding photos somewhere).

Answer 7

Keep everyone's shapes and budgets in mind. You can't expect a really over weight friend to be happy about wearing something that looks good on a really thin person or something that may look good on someone that is tall but you have one bridesmaid that is REALLY short. Go with classic lines. ALSO, keep in mind WHERE u get your dress....if you have out of town people as bridesmaids make sure they can get access to getting sized and etc. for the shop you pick the dressed at. DO NOT GO WITH HOUSE OF BRIDES or DAVID's BRIDAL!! they are HUGE rip offs!! You can get the same dresses at other shops and they won't give you the run around about ordering at a certain time b/c of dye lots. Think of it this way; the less money your girls spend on their dresses the more money they can spend on your shower!

Answer 8

Depending on how many bridesmaids you have, take them shopping with you. That way you can get some idea of what might look good on most of them. Don't pick something in such a horrible color that they will never wear it again, or a dress that costs $500 (especially when they have to buy coordinating shoes, etc.), pick a style that is friendly to different body types-no halter dresses or snug fits. And ABSOLUTELY no bows!

Answer 9

If your bridesmaids are all about the same size and coloring,
it should be easy. One wedding I saw had all the bridesmaids in shades of green, in a dress of their choosing, as long as they were all the same length and sleeve or sleeveless style, it could work. Nice if you can keep the price down, and /or a style that can be worn again.

Answer 10

i think of you ought to help her conquer her budget. in case you ought to maintain her a lot on determining to purchase your very own dresses then possibly she ought to apply the money to make it right into a greater useful, prettier wedding ceremony. And that's all simply by you, and as you assert you're very terrific buddies, she will have the means to undergo in innovations and pay off all of you for the kindness. that's no longer cheesy, that's unselfish and type. in case you are able to no longer purchase a sparkling gown with your very own funds evaluate borrowing out of your mom or maybe placed on something advantageous and formal in case you have it on your dresser. think of approximately how a lot costs ought to be saved! dresses are high priced in recent times. If she has 4 bridesmaids and each gown fee around $2 hundred and above, it would recommend virtually $one thousand, that should pass into the decorations or possibly a greater useful gown! decide for it and help her! She'll help you to at your wedding ceremony too, do no longer ignore!

Answer 11

Gather as many of them as possible to do the looking and shopping. I didn't have a particular colour in mind before we went looking, so that helped to keep my mind open.
If bridesmaids are buying their own dresses, keep the cost well under $100. Should you be paying, then whatever is in your budget. If the girls are really varied in their sizes, one idea to try is choose a colour, then they can choose a dress which suits their body type - this can look really classy and nice.
For our wedding, we all fell in love with the same dress, which was really cool! It was for a July wedding, and was a beautiful white tea-length dress with sprigs of flowers printed all over it in kind of watercolours of pink, lilac, yellow and teal. Those four colours became the colours used for the decorating, etc. and were lots of fun to work with. Each girl had a "colour" - for example, the lilac girl wore a wreath of lilac flowers in her hair, and had lilac ribbons trailing from her bouquet. Her corresponding groomsman wore a grey tux with lilac bowtie and cummerbund. It looked wonderful!
Good luck as you begin the search....
If you like something and they don't, then it's not the right choice.