Purple Organza

Choosing The Perfect Bridesmaid Dresses For Your Wedding

Often, finding the perfect wedding gown is a breeze compared to finding the right bridesmaid dresses. With so many chocies and so many opinions, it can be difficult to keep it all straight. To begin your search for the perfect bridesmaid dresses, decide which style of dress will fit the style of your ceremony. Once you have narrowed your choices down, it is much easier to decide on the perfect gown. With these tips, you can start the search for that one perfect bridesmaid dress.

          The most important thing about a bridesmaid dress is that it matches the style of the wedding and complements the style of the bridal gown. Imagine how odd it would look to see the bride wearing a very formal gown with a pearl necklace and have the bridesmaids wearing sundresses and flip flops. Or imagine a bride in a summery organza gown on the beach and her bridesmaids in velvet– it simply doesn’t work! Begin by defining a select few important things about your ceremony and bridal gown. This will make it easy for store associates to point you towards suitable dresses when you start shopping.

Be able to summarize your wedding style in a few words. Perhaps your big day is a preppy outdoor wedding in spring. Already that narrows your choices down significantly to classic and clean knee-length dresses in spring colors. Pink silk organza strapless dresses worn with a pearl necklace would fit the bill, as would a baby blue shantung bridesmaid dress to the knee. Or maybe your summarizing words are winter, drama, and evening. You would narrow your search to full-length dresses in rich colors and wintry fabrics. Find unique dresses with stunning details and complete the ensemble with sparkling crystal jewelry.

          It is very important that your bridesmaid dresses complement the flavor of your wedding gown. Even so, they do not need to be replicas. You could choose dresses that echo one element of your bridal gown. A bride in a strapless gown with a sweetheart neckline and peark necklace would look gorgeous with a bridal party in dresses with a bit of 1950s flair. Or if you love the ruffles on the skirt of your bridal gown, perhaps you pick out bridesmaid dresses with a ruffled neckline. A bride in a chiffon gown might choose chiffon bridesmaid dresses. As long as the bridesmaid dresses have something in common with the wedding gown, they will all flow together in harmony.

In the early stages of shopping for bridesmaid dresses, it is a good idea to have a sense of the general color family that you would like. However, it is also wise to be flexible enough to change your color plan if you find a dress that is otherwise perfect in every way. Also keep in mind that insisting only on one specific color might make it impossible to ever find the right bridesmaid dress. Instead of being rigid in your idea that each bridesmaid will wear royal blue, the exact shade of ink on your invitations, you might consider any deep blue or jewel tone. Sometimes, the bride lets each bridesmaid choose their own dress within certaing guidelines, such as a general color family. If you are worried about your bridal party looking cohesive, give each bridesmaid a pearl necklace and the same bouquet to tie them all together.

            Last but not least, the perfect bridesmaid dresses will be something that your attendants can actually afford. What that means will vary depending on your circle of friends, but price is something that every bride should keep in mind unless she plans to purchase the bridesmaid dresses for her attendants. With all of these tips in mind, you will be able to find gorgeous bridesmaid dresses that will be perfect for your wedding.

Purple Organza Dress – Claire Dunkley