Choosing
Bridesmaids Dresses:
Off the Rack or Tailor-Made?
Your wedding is getting near and now that
you have probably gotten all you need for the wedding, your
dress, shoes, and accessories, what about the bridesmaids? Once you have decided who the bridesmaids are and what the
colors are going to be, you will need to pick out dresses.
There are two options to pick from, buy them at a bridal shop
or have them custom designed. This is really up to you. If
you are having a small wedding with very few bridesmaids, then
tailoring the bridesmaid’s dresses might something you can
do and afford. If your wedding party is big and your budget
is small, then you may want to stick with a bridal store. If
your bridesmaids are paying for their own dresses, then you
will want to ask them what is in their budget. Some people
in your wedding party may not be able to afford a custom made
dress.
You can get great quality dresses from any bridal
boutique.
There are even discount wedding outlets that have many dresses
for great prices. It is best to know what you are looking for
and what will work with your ladies. You want to pick a style
that suits them all well. The best thing to do is to bring
them with you at the time of picking them out. If not all can
go, and then after the majority has decided, bring the other
ladies to get theirs. If they don’t have all the sizes you
need, don’t worry they can order them for you. It is better
to have them order the right size than try to alter another
dress. Alterations are usually extra. Try to find a store that
will do minor alterations for free, such as the bust line or
a hem. This will save you from having to deal with as much
hassle and money.
You can always order from a catalog
or online store, as well.
Most stores have an online shopping site and you can start
your search there. This can help narrow down what dress you
want and if they have it in the colors you are looking for.
You will be able to copy pictures of the dresses you like and
send them to your bridesmaids for feedback. Once every one
has agreed, then they can get fitted and let you know what
sizes to order. This way all your dresses will come in at the
same time. It will also save the hassle of you having to go
to the store and wait while everyone tries on a dress or three.
You can also decide to have all the dresses
custom made. If
you are going to do that, make sure you have looked at plenty
of dresses and know what you want. Before making an appointment
with a seamstress, make sure that you have found the pattern
for the dress you are searching for. The seamstress will need
this to be able to make all the dresses. Some seamstresses
have their own patterns and designs to chose from and you may
not have to provide a pattern if you have chosen one of their
dresses. Make sure all of your girls can come to the appointment
to be measured. If you have some out of town bridesmaids then
get their measurements after the seamstress tells you what
she wants.
This choice can be more time consuming and require more time
and money. There might be more fitting as the dresses are made.
The seamstress might require you to buy and wash all your fabric
before she will do the cutting and sewing, or she may include
all of that in her price. Find out before if the dress price
includes fabric, as well. If this is for a theme wedding then
look online to see if any seamstresses have dresses in the
style you want. Many seamstresses have online stores and specialize
in costume design such as renaissance or Celtic dress designs
that are of high quality and absolutely stunning. No matter
which way you decide to go, make sure you and your bridesmaids
are happy with the dresses. Make sure they flatter them, which
in turn flatters you on your big day. You don’t have to spend
big to have the perfect wedding party. You just have to know
what you want and what will work for all your girls.
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