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Ideas and tips for choosing the right bridesmaid dress

In recent times, the role of bridesmaids has become increasingly important during weddings. In addition to being pretty ladies in their elegant wedding dresses, they primarily represent the bride’s supporters.

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Sweetness, refinement and bon ton.

Choosing the bridesmaids is an important gesture to honor a bond or a relationship of friendship. Whether they be co-workers, the sisters, the cousins or even the sister-in-law of the bride, all strictly unmarried, they must keep in mind some basic rules before accompanying their best friend to the altar. Sweetness, refinement and bon ton. These are the ingredients necessary to choose the perfect dress to be bridesmaid. The style must always be in line with that of the bride, as well as with the place of the event and the type of marriage.

Bridesmaid: patterns and colors for the dress

The first rule is never obscuring the dress of the bride, both in the colors and in the models or in the applications. The bride will have to remain the only woman at the center of attention. It is important to keep in mind the time of the celebration. For example, if the wedding is in the evening, the bridesmaids can wear long formal dresses, while for day weddings a short dress is also recommended. The priority is always to respect the model of the bride’s dress and above all to use the same length.

Bridesmaid: patterns and colors for the dress

The first rule is never obscuring the dress of the bride, both in the colors and in the models or in the applications. The bride will have to remain the only woman at the center of attention. It is important to keep in mind the time of the celebration. For example, if the wedding is in the evening, the bridesmaids can wear long formal dresses, while for day weddings a short dress is also recommended. The priority is always to respect the model of the bride’s dress and above all to use the same length.

The color, according to the etiquette, can not be white, black or red and should be chosen among the pastel shades of the lightest colors. Nevertheless, current fashion sees more and more bridesmaids dressed in dark shades of purple, brown and midnight blue. The dress code imposes however that all the girls are dressed of the same color or however to match, but also in this case there are some exceptions that depend on personal tastes and the type of wedding.

Choose the dress together with the bride

Regarding the choice of the model, it is important to take into consideration the physique of the girls choosing a type of dress that makes everyone feel comfortable. If the bride is willing to give the dress to her bridesmaids, or maybe to participate in the purchase, in that case the choice of color and model should be entirely hers. If the girls pay for their own clothes, the bride should try to be more flexible. It is all right to indicate a color, but it is better not to force them to buy something they have not chosen.

Choose the dress together with the bride

Regarding the choice of the model, it is important to take into consideration the physique of the girls choosing a type of dress that makes everyone feel comfortable. If the bride is willing to give the dress to her bridesmaids, or maybe to participate in the purchase, in that case the choice of color and model should be entirely hers. If the girls pay for their own clothes, the bride should try to be more flexible. It is all right to indicate a color, but it is better not to force them to buy something they have not chosen.

The most common choice is to wear different clothes of the same color. The bride decides the color and leaves freedom of choice regarding the model, whether it is a tailor or shop dress. This way, each bridesmaid can opt for the type of dress with which she feels more comfortable. In this case, in order to give a minimum of uniformity, it is possible to choose a common accessory for all the girls: a shawl, if the dress is low-cut, a floral bracelet or a mini reproduction of the bride’s bouquet.

The bridesmaids... according to the etiquette

Alternatively, you can ask all the bridesmaid to wear the same dress. This is perhaps the most complicated option, but certainly the most homogeneous. However, if the girls prefer to differentiate themselves a little, you can think of varying the model, choosing different necklines or straps. The important thing is that all can be distinguished from the others because they are more important than the rest of the guests.

The bridesmaids... according to the etiquette

Alternatively, you can ask all the bridesmaid to wear the same dress. This is perhaps the most complicated option, but certainly the most homogeneous. However, if the girls prefer to differentiate themselves a little, you can think of varying the model, choosing different necklines or straps. The important thing is that all can be distinguished from the others because they are more important than the rest of the guests.

According to the etiquette, you should never choose more than eight bridesmaids, because a higher number is only indicated in royal weddings. It is advisable to choose three maximum four girls to enter the church or the town hall. If they are more and in odd numbers, it is good also in pairs. During the ceremony, they can stand by the witnesses or sit down with the other guests. Very important for those who agree to be a bridesmaid is to smile always giving positive mood to the day and to assist the bride during her big day.

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