Trend Report: Always a Well-Dressed Bridesmaid
Today we'll take a look at two recent trends that show no signs of slowing down on the wedding circuit: multi-colored and tea-length bridesmaid dresses. As an added incentive, these fun options allow for even more fun bridesmaid gifts!
Multi-colored dresses: Stand out in a rainbow of color! Okay, maybe not quite a rainbow (nobody wants to be stuck with an orange or yellow bridesmaid dress), but giving your bridesmaids more freedom of choice in regards to what they wear certainly will open up their options. The key to working this look for your lovely ladies is coordination. This is the time when you need a proper bride and bridesmaids get-together, so you can get everybody around a table and ensure that no one clashes on your big day. And once you've figured out each bridesmaid's favored color, you can get started looking for the perfect bridesmaid gifts!
First, pick a color scheme. This can be as simple as jewel tones or pastels, bright spring shades or subdued fall tones. Your bridesmaids should keep this scheme in mind when choosing their dresses, lest they end up with a pale pink gown clashing with the others' shimmering metallics. Once you've figured out your color scheme, divide accordingly! This is an absolutely essential step - you don't want three bridesmaids out of five showing up in robin's egg blue when you're hoping for a pastel spectrum.
Make sure you note down each bridesmaid's chosen color. With that information in mind, you'll be able to match your bridesmaid gifts to each bridesmaid's dress! For those who chose fuchsia or sleek black, a Thai silk jewelry pouch is an ideal accessory for carrying their finer things. If your wedding's theme favors pastels, you can match your bridesmaids to sweet pastel personalized toiletry bags.
Elevated hemlines: Ideal for a less formal wedding ceremony, mid-length bridesmaid dresses allow for freedom of movement and freedom of choice! The ultimate in you'll-wear-it-again, a cocktail-length bridesmaid dress is excellent for a wedding taking place in the warmer months, or for brides that want to skip the crinoline-layered hoopla of an ultra-formal affair. Whether you decide on simple silk A-lines or lacy daytime confections, you can echo the sweetness of shorter dresses with equally charming bridesmaid gifts. For the truly unstoppable bridesmaids, try quirky pink Swiss Army knives. There'll be nothing they can't handle!
Swingy short dresses demand even more whimsical bridesmaid gifts. A saucy pastel flask will have them matching (or one-upping) the groomsmen, and since it's available in multiple colors, you can even match each flask to their bridesmaid dresses. Short pastel dresses are perfect for springtime ceremonies, and they can easily go from the altar to a garden party, or paired with sandals on a fine summer day. There's nothing a bridesmaid loves more than a pretty investment she can wear again!
With these flirty new options for bridesmaid dresses, you don't have to limit yourself or your ladies. Have fun!
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