ATTENDENTS ATTIRE

What should I do with a pregnant bridesmaid?
First, consider whether or not she really wants to be in the wedding. Sometimes women are hesitant to say anything, for fear of hurting the bride’s feelings, but they would really rather have a different role such as guest book attendant. Once you are sure she wants to be in the wedding consider a maternity style if she will be beyond her 4th month. These are not particularly fashion forward, but they can be in the same fabric and color and will be easier to size and wear. It is very hard to guess the correct size for someone who will be in the last trimester and wearing a regular style. It is often very expensive to alter a regular style to accommodate a pregnant body. Maternity styles are definitely the way to go; less expensive and more comfortable.

Should I let the bridesmaids choose their own styles?
It is important to consider body types and what styles would be attractive on each, but too many styles can look too busy. If your attendants have similar body types it will look more formal if they are all in the same style. This is especially true for large parties with over 4 attendants. Many brides have chosen 2 or 3 styles that coordinate well and then told each maid what style she was to wear, usually based on her body type. On the other hand, if you have a great variety of body types, the best option may be to let each choose their own style. It works best to have each maid get the bride’s approval before the final choice is made. It wouldn’t be appropriate to have one maid in a ball gown and another in a tea-length pencil skirt. With good planning and the bride’s involvement, this is often the best solution for parties with a variety of types and sizes.

When do I need to order my bridesmaid dresses?
Bridesmaid dresses can take up to twelve weeks to arrive from the designer. It is a good idea to begin the search for your bridesmaid dresses as soon as you have chosen your gown. Ideally, we would like your bridesmaids to receive their dresses six to eight weeks before the wedding so they have ample time for any necessary alterations. This would mean ordering your bridesmaid dresses approximately 18-20 weeks before the wedding.

Should I let my bridesmaids choose their own dresses?
We often have brides choose a specific designer, fabric, and color and then let each bridesmaid choose a dress that she prefers as long as it is in the correct fabric and color. We are happy to coordinate your attendant party if you would like to offer this as an option for them. It can be helpful, if you have bridesmaids that vary in their height and size. However, it is entire up to you, the bride, which way you would prefer. We will coordinate your attendant party beautifully, which ever way to choose to outfit your attendants.

My bridesmaids all live out of town. How do I get matching dresses for them?
We are happy to coordinate your entire bridesmaid party, no matter where they live. In fact, I can’t remember the last time we had a party where everyone lives in Denver. We have a Bride’s Guide to Ordering Bridesmaid Dresses information packet that we can either email to you, or you can pick up a copy when you are in our salon. This explains the entire process for coordinating your bridemaids order. We will be helping you every step of the way.

Does my maid or matron of honor need to wear something different than the other bridesmaids?
No, however, some brides like to distinguish their maid or matron of honor from the other bridesmaids by having her in a different style or color, or giving her unique accessories to wear. What ever you decide is perfectly acceptable and entirely up to you!
How do I know what size to order for my flower girl since little kids grow so fast?
We generally take the size that the little one is measuring at the time we place the order, and order one size bigger in anticipation of their growth. Children do not like their clothes to fit too tightly, so we like to error on the side of being a little loose.

Do you ever have sales on Mother of the Wedding attire?
We actually offer a discount of 10% off of the all attendants attire when the bride purchases her gown at our salon. This discount includes bridesmaids, flower girls, and Mothers.

Is is OK for my Mom to wear a long dress when my bridesmaids are wearing tea length?
Traditional etiquette would probably say no, but we are finding that traditional etiquette rules are meant to be bent a little. If the wedding is in the late afternoon or evening, it would most certainly be appropriate for your Mom to wear a long gown, unless your gown was tea length too. If the wedding is in the morning, it is probably more appropriate for your Mom to wear a suit with a shorter skirt. But truly, if you and your Mom are happy with her gown choice and she feels beautiful, it really shouldn’t matter.

Can Mother’s wear black to their daughter’s wedding?
Of course. Black is perfectly appropriate and elegant. We are seeing more and more Mother’s wear black. However, just because Mom’s can wear black, doesn’t mean that they are comfortable wearing black to their daughter’s wedding. Again, choose what ever makes you both feel comfortable and beautiful!

Is it OK to have an uneven number of bridesmaids and groomsmen?
Sure! We are seeing men standing on the women’s side, women standing on the men’s side, and uneven numbers on both sides all of the time. Have the people you want to have with you on your special day regardless of their sex, or the symmetry when you are standing at the alter.