5 Things to Consider When Choosing Your Bridesmaid Dresses

1. Colour

The colour of the bridesmaid dresses will be a key decision when it comes to choosing your bridesmaid dresses, it will need to follow the theme of the wedding. Once you have chosen a colour it will be far easier in limiting your options. If you decide to buy your bridesmaid dresses from a specialist shop you will usually find that they can order dresses in a wide assortment of colours and match your colour scheme.

2. Who is paying?

It is important to be up front with who is paying for the the bridesmaid dresses and accesories, will it be you or will it be the bridesmaids? In the US in it tradition for the bridesmaid to pay whereas in the UK it tends to be the bride and groom paying. Whoever is paying don't forget to set a budget, it will help both you and your bridesmaids out!

3. Who is Choosing?

How much say are you giving to your bridesmaids on their dress? This will depend entirely on you and your bridesmaids, some brides tell their bridesmaids the colour and let them choose a dress while other brides are more involved and choose the dresses themselves. Whatever you decide just make sure that you are happy with the bridesmaid dresses, it is your day and you should have the final say.

4. Silhouette

The silhouette of your bridesmaid dress is almost as important as the colour, you want your bridesmaid to feel comfortable and different styles will suit different figures. It is becoming increasingly common for bridesmaids to wear the same colour dress but in different styles, you want your bridesmaid to feel special too! It is worth having the dresses tailored to fit your bridesmaids perfectly!

5. Your Dress

When choosing your bridesmaid dresses it important to consider your wedding dress too. Whilst your bridesmaid dresses don't need to match your dress they should compliment each other. It can be nice to match a small detail on your dress with the bridesmaid dresses, for example the neckline or lace detailing.

Lovely in Lilac!

Josie is wearing Janie Lace Midi Dress in Lilac and Sophie is wearing Janie Lace Midi Dress in Mist

Pretty in Pink!

Josie is wearing Maddie Embroidered Maxi Dress in Blush

Same dress in different colours!

Josie is wearing Maddie Embroidered Maxi Dress in Navy and Sophie is wearing Maddie Embroidered Maxi Dress in Merlot

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Bridesmaid Gift Guide

Your bridesmaids will play a large part in your wedding, from throwing you a hen party, supporting you with wedding planning and making sure the day runs as smoothly as possible, what better way to thank your bridesmaids than to totally spoil them. We have selected our favourite bridesmaid gift ideas.

1. Aromatherapy Associates Relax Candle // 2. Boohoo Bridesmaid Satin Robe 

// 3. The Bubble Sparkling Wine // 4. Monica Vinader Riva Diamond Circle Stud Earrings 

// 5. Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Varnish in Nude-ly Weds // 6. Katie Loxton Bridesmaid Pouch 

// 7. Eve Lom Brightening Face Mask // 8. Monica Vinader Fiji Friendship Bracelet //

A pre-wedding pamper is the perfect way to spend the night before the big day. We love this pack of 4 Eve Lom Brightening Masks for you and your girls, not only are face masks fun to do but your skin will be glowing on the wedding day!

The Sally Hansen Miracle Gel nail varnishes give the look of a gel manicure at a fraction of the price, in the shade
"Nude-ly Weds" there couldn't be a more perfect colour! 

Whilst pampering, how about this Aromatherapy Associates candle to help relax the bridal party? The Wedding Day is bound to be full on so the key is to get a decent nights sleep for you and your bridesmaids.

If the Wedding morning isn't cause for a celebration then what is? How absolutely adorable are these "Bubble" bottles of sparking wine for you and your girls? A glass of fizz might also help to ease any pre-wedding jitters. 

Most of the morning will be filled with photographs and getting "Wedding-ready", these satin bridesmaid robes will look super cute in photos whilst hair is fixed in place and make-up is applied. 

What girl doesn't like to be gifted diamonds? These Monica Vinader earrings are stunning and the perfect gift for your bridesmaid, they can be worn on the Wedding Day and then again and again afterwards! 

Monica Vinader is an excellent choice for bridesmaid gifts, the Fiji Friendship Bracelet can be engraved with your own special message for your most important girls!

In a time where so many memories will be captured on a mobile phone your bridesmaids won't want their phones to be too far away, how gorgeous are these Bridesmaid pouches from Katie Loxton? Don't worry they have them for the Bride too, a perfect way to keep your lippy close by!

Can you think of any other Bridesmaid gift ideas?

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