10 Tips To Selecting Bridesmaids Dresses

If you are planning a wedding, then you are probably already considering your choice of bridesmaids dresses. If that’s the case, you will find that 10 simple tips will make your selection process go a lot smoother.

When selecting bridesmaids dresses, keep the body type of your wedding party in mind as you make the final selection.

Invite your wedding party to give their feedback about their favorite style and preferences throughout the selection process.

Ask each of your bridesmaids to give you their measurements and/or correct dress size to ensure a proper fit. If they need to be fitted, a local bridal boutique can handle taking their measurements and helping to determine the correct dress size.

The bridesmaids dresses that are worn in your wedding party should be reflective of the theme of your wedding (i.e., informal or formal). In addition, the bridesmaids dresses should provide an appropriate contrast to your wedding gown, but be similar in theme.

Always coordinate the bridesmaids dresses with the colors of your wedding. If your colors are blue and white, light blue bridesmaids dresses would be ideal.

Formal wedding ceremonies call for floor length bridesmaids dresses, while informal or outdoor weddings allow for knee length gowns instead.

If you are ordering bridesmaids dresses online, send an e-mail to the women in your wedding party and invite them to view the selection via the designer’s website.

During the final selection process, you will want to make sure that you select bridesmaids dresses that are comfortable and provide ease of movement. If your wedding party wants to dance at the reception, they will appreciate your good taste in attire.

Bridesmaids dresses should be chosen based on not only the wedding colors and personal preferences, but also the weather. Your wedding party probably wouldn’t be comfortable in a strapless gown during the harsh winter months or a long sleeve dress in the middle of July. Always consider the weather in your selection and your wedding party will thank you for it.

And finally, shop around for the best price on your bridesmaids dresses. Not all prices will be the same and there are plenty of options, including local boutiques, online specialty stores and even fashion catalogs.

When it comes to paying for bridesmaids dresses, layaway is often a convenient option that allows the purchaser to secure the dress without having to pay the full amount upfront. Many online boutiques offer a layaway program that requires a small deposit to reserve a dress and regular monthly payments until it is paid for in full.