By Andy Stephen Planning a wedding? Do you want to know how important it is that the style and colour of the bridesmaid dresses go with the theme of your wedding? Even so, are bridesmaid dresses really that important? After all, on her wedding day, won’t everyone be looking at the bride? In fact, bridesmaid dresses are a big part of weddings. It’s important that the bridesmaid dresses match the overall theme of your wedding. Here’s why.
The perfect bridesmaid dress should match the wedding dress, flowers, and invitations and help set the tone for your wedding. But its second main purpose is to make the bride’s dress stand out more than it would on its own. In other words, the bridesmaid’s dress should go perfectly with the bride’s. But there are a number of things to think about when picking out a bridesmaid dress.
Before You Go for Purchasing …
Think about this for a moment:
Who will be in your wedding party?
Are they big kids, little kids, or both?
Are they women with big bodies or women who are thin and small? Will anyone end up with a baby?
What colour do their hair and skin look like? (A redhead or blonde might not look good in a yellow dress.)
What Time Of Year Is The Wedding?
If you’re having a winter wedding, do the maids’ dresses need a warm wrap?
Do the dresses have to be new, or can the women look good in a used dress?
Before you go shopping for bridesmaid dresses, you should think about these things. Not everyone looks good in every style of dress. A dress that looks great on a young teen probably won’t look as good on an older person. So you might have to choose gowns in two different styles, one for adults and one for teens and pre-teens.
When Exactly Does the Wedding Take Place—In The Summer Or The Winter?
Should the maids’ outfits come with a warm cover if the wedding is taking place in the winter?
Do the gowns have to be brand new, or would the ladies be able to flaunt a used dress just as comfortably?
Consider all of these factors before beginning your search for the ideal bridesmaid dresses, because not all types of attire are flattering on every body type. There is a good chance that an older woman will not look as beautiful in an outfit that looks stunning on a younger girl. As a result, you might find that you need to choose dresses in two distinct styles: one for the adults, and another for the teenagers and pre-teens.
If you want all of your bridesmaids to wear the same colour dress but they all have various hair and skin tones, the best option is to choose a “neutral” colour that works well with a wide range of complexions and hair tones. As I mentioned earlier, a yellow dress probably won’t look that fantastic on most blonds or redheads, but it could be a good choice for brunettes. Or, as a different option, you may have a “rainbow” wedding. Dress each individual bridesmaid in a gown of a different colour, taking into consideration the colour of their hair and the tone of their complexion. This particular style of wedding is one that I’ve witnessed quite a few times, and it always appears cheery and colourful.
If your bridesmaids have different hair and skin colours but you want them to all wear the same colour dress, try to choose a “neutral” colour that will look good on any hair colour and skin tone. As I said above, most blonds and redheads won’t look great in a yellow dress, but brunettes might look great in it. Or, you could have a “rainbow” wedding as an alternative. Dress each bridesmaid in a different colour dress that goes with their hair and skin tone. I’ve been to many weddings like this one, and they always look bright and colourful.
Even if your wedding is in the spring or summer and you want it to be outside, you should still think about getting a wrap or pashmina for the bridesmaids to put over their shoulders. It can get cold, especially in the evening. So, to sum up, yes, the bridesmaid dresses are an important part of your wedding, and each bridesmaid should wear one that fits her best. But they shouldn’t try to “outdo” the bride and her dress. The bridesmaids’ dresses should match the bride’s and fit in with the theme and colour scheme of the whole event.
You’ve come to the right place if you want to know how to choose the best bridesmaid dress. The bridesmaids’ dresses should go well with the wedding dress and add a splash of colour to your special event. Most brides choose their wedding colours based on their favourite flowers, so the colours in your bouquet are a good place to begin. For a poetic touch at a spring or summer wedding, think of cornflower blue or lilac. Or choose blousy pinks, blush, and rose to show how happy you are in love. In the fall and winter, colours are bolder. For your red rose bouquet, think deep burgundy reds. Or use emerald greens to match the evergreen trees in the middle of winter.
