66 TOP TIPS FOR BRIDES - CHOOSING THE PERFECT BRIDESMAID DRESSES Anne Blaxland, owner of Sandwich-based Bijou Bridal Studio (https://bijoubridalstudio.co.uk) says, “As a bride, selecting the perfect bridesmaid dresses is a key part of bringing your wedding vision to life. From finding a style that flatters everyone to ensuring the dresses complement your theme, making the right choice takes some planning. Here are our top tips to make the process smooth, stylish, and stress-free: 1. Consider mix-and-match styles for a flattering look Every bridesmaid has a different body shape, style preference, and comfort level. A great way to keep everyone happy while maintaining a cohesive look is to mix and match styles within a chosen colour palette. This allows your bridesmaids to pick a neckline or silhouette that suits them best, ensuring they feel confident while complementing your overall wedding aesthetic. 2. Plan ahead but stay flexible Bridesmaid dress shopping should ideally start six months before the wedding, giving you time to explore different styles, fabrics, and colours. However, if you’re working on a shorter timeline, there are still plenty of beautiful options available. Consider your wedding season, venue, and theme when making your selection to ensure everything ties together perfectly. 3. Book a private bridesmaid styling experience Making the bridesmaid dress selection an enjoyable experience can take the stress out of decision making. At Bijou Bridal Studio, we offer brides and their bridal parties a private suite experience for up to five people, giving you the perfect space to try on different styles and finalise your choices in a relaxed setting. This exclusive experience ensures a stress free and memorable shopping trip while bringing your bridal party’s look together effortlessly. 4. Don’t forget about alterations Even the best fitting dresses may need a few minor adjustments, most commonly, the length. Be sure to schedule fittings in advance to allow for any necessary alterations, ensuring a flawless fit for your bridesmaids on the big day. By selecting versatile styles, planning ahead, and turning the shopping experience into an enjoyable and memorable event, you’ll ensure a beautifully coordinated bridal party that perfectly complements your wedding day vision. MUM’S THE WORD Zoe Dowle, owner of Beautiful in Curves (www.beautifulincurves.co.uk), based in Ashford, says, “It’s never too early to start looking for the motherof-the-bride and -groom outfits! “The bride will select the main colour theme first for the wedding, for the bridesmaids, venue styling, flowers and so on, so both mothers of the bride and groom will then have an idea what colours to choose from for their own outfits. Tradition used to give precedence to the mother-of-thebride to select her colours first, but times have changed and the bride’s www.sixstories.co.uk available at https://bijoubridalstudio.co.uk
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