Choosing the Perfect Bridesmaid Dresses

When it comes to planning your nuptials, you could easily spend as much time in a Richmond wedding dress shop looking for the perfect bridesmaid's outfit as you do for your own dream gown. When you are on the search for your own gown you really only have one person to please – you. But if you're having a large bridal party, you may need to get a look that accommodates many different body shapes and sizes in order to please everyone. Whether you are picking the gowns yourself from a Richmond wedding dress shop, or just giving your girls some guidelines, these tips can help streamline the process and save a lot of angst.

Go with the current trends but keep in mind individual preference

While your two favourite things in the world might be the colour purple and lace, you should probably step back and recognise that this is sometimes not the best choice for every bridesmaid. A Richmond wedding dress shop expert will be honest with you and discuss the options for choosing one or the other (or neither), or to make them work so as not to overwhelm your bridesmaids. A lot depends on the style you go for and, if you are set on the colour, if you are going for shorter, tea length design, a lighter hue of purple may be more appropriate.

The neckline of choice

While it is traditional to have all your bridesmaids in the same exact dress and cut, nowadays, if you are not going for the full-on formal event, it is acceptable for you to have your bridesmaids in styles with different necklines in the same fabric. If at all possible, take your girls along to a Richmond wedding dress shop and try on different styles to discover the neckline that flatters them most. While those with toned upper bodies and arms may choose a one-sided off the shoulder dress, others with a heavier chest might feel more comfortable in a halter top or capped sleeves. This can also include the trend of illusion necklines. These necklines incorporate lace into the neckline to allow for an illusion that contrasts with the colour of the dress itself. While these have been popular with brides for a while, it is now becoming more the done thing for the rest of the party as well.

Colours

While some more formal or traditional events necessitate a simple colour palette, it is always fun to go for something funky and different by adding in bright and unexpected colours. Why not dress your bridesmaids in different shades of colour in the exact same style? You'll have a veritable rainbow of lovely ladies each reflecting their own personal style, yet a coherent overall look. Beautiful!

Looking for a Richmond wedding dress shop? Tatiana Porembova is a leading wedding dress designer and her work spans a range of styles and influences. Based in Richmond, she creates beautiful bespoke bridal gowns and bridesmaids outfits to provide the perfect garments for the perfect day.

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