In the quest for bridal jewelry, bridesmaid bouquets, and the perfect shoes to complement that taffeta gown, it can be hard to put all the pieces together into a picture of coordinated perfection. Most bridesmaids are reluctant to cause wear and tear on their bridesmaid dresses, let alone modeling them in jewelry and shoe stores….
Much ado is made about bridesmaids, but what about the Maid of Honor? As the head bridesmaid, she is often strapped with the most tasks, such as organizing the bridal shower, going wedding dress shopping, and soothing the bride’s many mood swings. So on your wedding day, your MOH’s dress should be a step above…
A grocery store in trendy Liverpool, England is giving new meaning to the term walking down the aisle. The grocery store is now retailing bridesmaid dresses, wedding dresses, and soon groom suits for a fraction of the cost one would pay a bridal boutique. The bridesmaid dresses cost between 30 and 35 pounds, and the…
If you brides don’t want your bridesmaids mocking your choice of bridesmaid dresses for years to come, invest in this awesome non-bridezilla gesture: Order some bridesmaid fabric swatches online, enclose them with your bridesmaid invites, and let your girls decide together which fabric and color they like best. That way, you can be mocking their…
Wedding season is marked by a very important proposal. No, we’re not talking about that whole silly down-on-bent-knee proposal. We’re talking about your important proposal, the moment your bride asked you to be her bridesmaid. These days, brides are taking a cue from grooms and getting creative when popping this all-important question. Bridesmaids shouldn’t expect…
There are many great reasons to have a destination wedding: For one thing, studies show destination weddings have the highest rate of wedding guest satisfaction. Also, it is a chance for bridesmaids to take a fantastic vacation, rather than just standing in a stuffy church in sweltering bridesmaid dresses. Speaking of which, destination weddings also…
If your bride is getting bratty, point her to www.theknot.com, where there is currently a fantastic article about how to be kind to your bridesmaids. This awesome list suggests everything from buying bridesmaid separates instead of bridesmaid dresses, and cool personalized bridesmaid gifts, like lotion for post-dancing aching feet, or a round of drinks at…
These days, brides are thinking outside the box on bridesmaid bouquets. No longer content with a simple nosegay, brides are incorporating twinkly lights, rhinestones, ribbons and much more for bridesmaids bouquets with a festive twist. The latest trend in bridesmaid bouquets, (which could incidentally double as a great bridesmaid gift) is to wind a charm…
One exciting trend released by Brides.com for 2006 is personalized bridesmaid gifts! Personalized bridesmaids gifts can be achieved in a variety of ways: the bride may give out monogrammed gifts, or attach a handwritten note. But the best way to give personalized bridesmaids gifts is to pick out something special for each maid, rather than…
It’s all fine and romantic for the bride to marry the love of her life on Valentine’s Day. But what about the diligent bridesmaids who dutifully forsake their own love lives to stand by their bride on the most romantic day of a year? Also, legend has it, Valentine’s Day bridesmaid dresses are some of…
