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Women love to plan. Parties, a girl's night out, or a family camping trip – the woman is concerned with everything from the food to the underwear. It is a part of every woman's nature to map out events from beginning to end. For most women no day warrants more attention to detail than their wedding day.
Amongst the many decisions a bride is faced with is the subject of her attendants. Flower girl, bridesmaid, or maid of honor, and how many of each begin the process. Choosing the people to fill these roles is often the easiest part. Close friends, sisters or other female relatives are favorite choices. After deciding on the individuals to fulfill those important roles comes the much more difficult task of deciding what they will all wear. Differences in body shape, size, and skin tone can be the beginning of a nightmare when it comes to reaching a consensus on their wedding attire. Added to these concerns comes the question of who will make the dresses if they are being custom-made, and who will pay for the dressmaking and materials, or hire costs.
These tips may help you navigate these tricky waters and avoid any bridesmaid fall-outs.
At the time of asking the chosen people, some mention should be made of the financial expectations which come with the honor. Will the costs be shared, and if so, how? Will the entire cost fall on the attendant, or on the bride and her family? Can they make the necessary fitting appointments – considering travel, time, and finances? These may seem rather unromantic matters, but are essential to avoid misunderstandings later on. A bridesmaid who is required to contribute financially will probably expect more from a say in the style of the dress.
The bride traditionally takes on the major role of coordinating the complete event. She will naturally wish to choose the attendants' dresses to complement the groom's outfit and the overall color scheme for the day. While she has the final word, considerations should take into account the appearance of each attendant. A maid of honor who looks sickly in pale lemon may not provide the special photographic memories one desires.
Similarly, the style of the dresses is important so that each person can shine in support of the bride. Variations in body shapes and the potential for weather to be too hot or too cold make it difficult to plan for all contingencies. Accessories are useful to help with both areas. For example, wraps or shawls to complement the girl's dresses can be used to hide upper arms or provide warmth if the weather turns chilly.
A bride who chooses the style of dress solely to suit her own preferences could end up with an uncomfortable wedding party. This effects their enjoyment of the day and may reflect in the photographs. When making her choices, a bride should consider: comfort, flattering fit and style, suitability for the formality, and practicality for the venue. If the attendants range in age, further consideration needs to address whether the dresses will match in style and cut, or different according to appropriateness.
It is possible to reach achieve a wedding party of satisfied, well-presented people that fulfill the bride's ideals. Awareness of potential issues, a lot of planning, and some relaxed negotiations will ensure the wedding day is comfortable and enjoyable for all.
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Source by Belinda Osgood
