A Guide To Choosing Bridesmaids Dresses
2018-03-29

Getting bridesmaids is easy, but dressing them is the challenging part. With different body shapes, personality and style, how exactly does one find the perfect dress for a group of ladies? From considering different styles to sticking to the budget, here are five tips to choosing the ideal bridesmaid dresses!

Talk to your bridesmaids

Since the dresses are for your bridesmaids, it is highly advisable to seek their opinions. Be it the style or the colour, do host a get-together and explain your wedding theme before deciding on the dress.

Keep to the budget

As they are most likely to only wear the dress once, majority will be less likely to bust their budget for it. So it is important to be sure that every bridesmaid is on the same page when it comes to setting aside the budget for the dress. Alternatively, you can offer to pay a specific amount for the dress and have the bridesmaids top up the rest.

Ensure that everyone is comfortable with the dress

Budget aside, do ensure that everyone on your bridal team is comfortable with the dress. This includes:

Style: What looks fantastic on one lady may seem a tiny bit awkward for the other. You can opt for different styles depending on bridesmaids’ tastes and preferences to make them feel comfortable, but ensure that they still retain some elements of similarity such as patterns or colour palettes. 

Colour: Do consider the hair colors and the skin tones of your bridesmaids before selecting the colours of the dresses. For practicality purposes, opt for muted tones such that the dresses can be worn to another occasion. If you’re looking for an added unique touch, ombre-coloured dresses will be a great addition to your wedding.

Season: If your wedding falls in one of the hottest months of the year, knee-length dresses will be the best option. You may also opt for lighter shades and material for a spring or summer wedding. Flowy dresses on the other hand, will be best suited for cooler weathers.

Choosing bridesmaids dresses can be fun. As some ladies in your bridal team have had the experience of being bridesmaids don’t be afraid to consult them on anything wedding-related. Shopping for the bridesmaid's dresses can be stressful, especially if you have no idea of where to start. Most bridal shops in Singapore will provide these dresses in different styles and colors but it is always advisable to shop around for the best deal there is in the market.