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When planning a wedding, choosing a bridesmaid can help make the wedding day special. But when choosing bridesmaids, would it be wise to ask one of your pregnant friends to be your bridesmaid?

Timing

When deciding on the best course of action, you will need to consider timing. If your wedding is 7 months down the road and your friend has just announced that she is 6 weeks pregnant, the timing will not be ideal. Even if she is small and petite right now, her body will change and grow very quickly to accommodate the growing baby. This will make it very difficult when choosing bridesmaid’s dresses and then scheduling in fittings. Her dress will either need to be altered several times or an appropriate maternity dress will have to be found early on that will fit well around your friend’s growing figure. Even if you go ahead and allow a pregnant friend to be your bridesmaid and you find the perfect maternity bridesmaid’s dress, can you be sure that the timing of the wedding will not coincide with the approaching birth?

Attention

It may sound selfish to even consider this, but on your wedding day, you will want to be the focal point as you walk down the aisle, rather than your glowingly pregnant friend. Pregnancy is a wonderful time for the expectant mother and her family, but it can detract attention away from the bride if there is a visibly pregnant bridesmaid in the wedding party.

Health Issues

Although pregnancy is perfectly natural, expectant mothers are not always in the best of health. A pregnant bridesmaid will feel obligated to put the wedding day ahead of any discomfort, morning sickness or any other pregnancy related ailments she may be experiencing just so she does not feel as if she is spoiling the wedding preparations. Pregnancy can make it harder for the bridesmaid to let the bride know that she cannot make it to the wedding rehearsal because she is suffering from morning sickness or if she has a doctor’s appointment that clashes with the wedding plans. She will likely feel guilty and keep quiet about any problems she is having. In conclusion, you must ultimately decide for yourself whether it would be wise to ask a pregnant friend to be your bridesmaid. Look closely at your own circumstances and your friend’s personal circumstances before you make a final decision. It may be possible to fit your friend’s pregnancy around your wedding plans so that she can still be your bridesmaid.

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Your wedding party is a major factor in the success of your wedding day. Too many couples assume that once they’ve selected their bridesmaids and grooms men that they are finished.

Unfortunately, many people don’t know what it means to be in a bridal party. Bridesmaids and groomsmen need to do more than just look pretty. Put these people to work! If your wedding party knows the who’s, what’s, when’s, and why’s, they will be able to handle many of the details that may derail the enjoyment of what should be your happiest day.

Many sites will tell you the traditional roles for your wedding party. I’m going to give you some tips on additional (and non-traditional) jobs for your bridesmaids and groomsmen to perform so that you can spend your time on more important details.

Babysitter: Make it the responsibility of someone in your wedding party to know where the rest of the wedding party is at all times. When time comes for someone to make a toast, the wedding party dance, the dollar dance, the garter auction, games, etc. it is frustrating for everyone to be waiting for that one person who is outside, in the bathroom, or talking to your cute cousin.

Activity Leader: Put your bravest party animal in charge of leading activities. This person needs to be someone willing to lead a bunny hop, talk on a mic, lead people to the dance floor etc.

Clean-Up Crew: Assign the task of making sure nothing gets left behind to one of your attendant’s. It will be their job to check the area of the ceremony, reception, and dance to make sure none of the wedding party left things like bags, purses, shoes, coats, wallets, keys, etc.

Nanny: Find your most child-loving attendant, and give them the task of sheparding children off the dance floor during special events and dances. Children are great, but they don’t realize that the Bride and Groom’s first dance is not an appropriate time for them to be chasing bubbles on the dance floor.

Designated Driver: Don’t forget this important job! No need to let senseless tragedy ruin your perfect night.

While these are not traditional roles for your average wedding party, assigning someone to these tasks will make your day less stressful so you can spend your time making your wedding beautiful.

Here talked that what style of prom dresses you choose can reflect your character. For example, if you like to dress something short and revealing, it seems that you are outgoing and adventurous. In the same way, your shyness and introversion can lead to something long, covers a little more.

If you like show out your sex legs, you may prefer mini-dress…Many tastes here! You should know more and try something new. Below list some style I found on the Internet, you can look them all for reference:

Public favorite style is the little black dress. It is equal to timeless and forever. And now it is available in a multitude of shapes, cuts and styles. LBD can tell you the fashion trends.

Halterneck dresses are the perfect dress for older women and single chest strap around the neck provides both support and dignity, but avoiding exposure of the shoulders.

Bandeau dresses are fashionable and work better with small women and people with small breasts.

Tunic dresses work on most body styles, are very versatile because you can layer over jeans during the day or on the heels of the night.

Asymmetrical dresses work well for most body shapes and because of its design revealed a single shoulder. It is now fashionable too.

Mini dresses are normal, but wearing the edge length as short as possible – think mini-skirt and a top. Very “dress” this summer, but only for those who have great legs.

Jumper dresses are just the bridges that have been stretched and shaped to fit around the hips. Another style is not really in favor of women is smaller and better in large organizations. Continue to look with opaque tights or leggings contrasting wet.

The information is really very various. If you want, you can get more. And make some try, do not choose what you like only, you can fit more. You should believe that you are the perfect, special and the charming woman in that special event.

How much can you expect to pay if you say “yes” to being a bridesmaid in a friend or family member’s wedding?
Before you accept this honor, you’ve got a few things to consider. Not counting the time and effort involved over next eight to twelve months (depending on how far ahead of time you’re asked to stand in the wedding), you’re also looking at a non-trivial financial obligation.
The following is a short list of items to think about before making that all-important decision to be part of the bridal party — or just enjoy the festivities from afar.
The Dress
The bride usually wants a specific style of dress — and she’ll usually determine herself what you’re wearing. (Hint: it’s not a democracy!) If it’s a lavish wedding and the bride’s already picked out her gown, that usually sets the level of formality. As a result, your dress could end up costing you two to three hundred clams (or more) … and let’s not forget the accessories.
The Shoes
Those satin shoes don’t come cheap! Most brides expect you to wear satin dyeable shoes to match your dress. Shop around for the best deals, and find a retailer who will dye them for free or at a discount if the whole bridal party buys through them.
Accessories
Hats, special brassieres or bustier, pantyhose, hair accessories, and jewellery … normally the bride splashes out for the jewelry as a thank-you gift. But if not, be ready to pay for the items she’s picked for you to wear.
Hairstyling and Accessories
You’ll probably need to pay for your own hairstyling. Unless you already know the styles that look best on you, the procedure’s the same as for the bride. First, find a style (or the bride will suggest a style). Second, find a stylist you trust. Third, do a dry run by having the stylist try the style on you. See how it holds up throughout the day.
The Bridal Shower
Bridesmaids and the maid of honor typically host a bridal shower and split the cost among themselves. Depending on what you plan, this could cost a lot.
Childcare
Have kids? You may need to get a sitter for the day. Also, don’t assume your children are are invited guests just because you’re in the wedding party. If they are invited, you may need to make special arrangements so someone can care for them during the ceremony and reception. After all, your job really isn’t over until after the dinner and speeches wrap up.
Gifts
Even though you’ve already spent a great deal of money to get ready for your friend’s wedding, you still have to buy a gift for the bride and groom. A sentimental gift is best, but most often bridesmaids give money in an envelope with a nice card. How much to place in the envelope is entirely up to you … and the customs in your area.
Thank You Notes
Finally, after the wedding you should sit down and write a nice note to the newlyweds, thanking them for letting you be part of their important day.

Now that you’ve got most of the facts and expenses on the table, it should be easier to make a clear decision whether to accept or decline your good friend’s invitation to join her bridal party.

It’s a whole new day, and there’s a whole new look for bridesmaids. Which amounts to a welcome change from the past years. And it’s not just the bridesmaids getting a fashion facelift — brides are sporting a whole new look too.

Traditional wedding gowns and “bridal white” will always be a choice. That’s just not going to disappear, and that’s okay. But the choices available for the modern bride are vast — which is an invitation for those creative juices to flow, and your own personality to stand out.

The history of the bridesmaids attire is colorful. In past centuries, brides wore elaborate gowns, and bridesmaids dressed similarly (er, much like Queen Amidala and Sabe, her body double). The idea: to disguise the bride and protect her from kidnapping by evil spirits or feisty relatives. By the Victorian era, things had settled down considerably — so by then we had brides that wanted to stand out from the crowd. Enter the formal, ornate and very white wedding gown. Still, bridesmaid attire retained its bold and frilly look from the past.

Well, in this century bridesmaids have a lot more say. Not only have wedding gowns grown infinitely more couture-oriented, many brides now let their bridesmaids choose their own dress, just asking they keep to a color scheme. After all, all bridesmaids weren’t created equal. When you let them choose a dress that flatters them, you have happier bridesmaids and better photos.

Plus, gowns worn by the modern bridesmaid are often functional enough for other formal events and gatherings — a much savvier alternative to the pricey gown that’s worn once then buried deep in the closet, never to be seen again. We all remember wearing one of those awful creations at some point!

Also, there’s no longer any fast and set rules on how many bridesmaids to have. The size of your wedding often correlates to your number of attendants, but these days, the choice is up to you. Tradition’s gone out the window (a pleasing thought for many brides). You can even have more than one maid of honor. The rules to play by are your own.

The same freedom applies to your flower girl(s) and ring bearer(s) — choose more than one, have just one, have one of each. But the best age range for this very important little person’s job is between 5 and 7, since younger children have a harder time staying focused. Still, if you don’t mind a little chaos, then by all means choose a younger child. After all, they can be awfully funny! Older children will be thrilled to man the guestbook or usher guests to their seats.

The more bridesmaids you have, the more coordination and communication you’re going to have to field. Remember: you’ll have plenty of issues to deal with, ranging from dresses to nails and from hair to jewelry. So don’t choose more maids than you can sanely handle. This is supposed to be a joyful time for you, and stress tends to knock the bloom off a little.

Also, forget the old theory that if you make everyone an attendant, from your first-grade best friend to that woman (Nicole? Natalie?) that sits in your pew, there’ll be hard feelings. Most women have outgrown this childish thought pattern, and understand that the modern bride has tough choices to make. Sometimes a bride just has too many close friends to make them all bridesmaids. Relax! Invite your friends to the wedding, and if you want, ask them for special favors: like doing your nails or hair, depending on their talents.

The maid of honor plays an important role. She’s the bride’s right arm, ready to help with any wedding tasks she can. She can help pick out the wedding gown, get the invitations in order, set up the shower, help with choosing the venue, help decorate, or even help with the food. The duties that fall to the maid of honor are endless — but be sure not to overwhelm her. Your maid of honor is like the bride’s personal first aid kit, ready and willing to fix anything that’s broken.

Bridesmaids also play an important role by planning the shower, and especially preparing munchies, cake, or sandwiches for it. They’re also there to support and help the bride whenever they can.

For the modern bride, these are happy times. Your choices are endless, and you can make your fashion statement while letting your bridesmaids make theirs. No more having to bow to tradition, unless you want to. Planning the perfect wedding’s never been easier!

A couple years ago, I went to two weddings that demonstrated polar opposite philosophies about bridesmaid’s dresses. You didn’t know that choosing a dress for your bridesmaids was philosophical? Well, now you do.
At the first wedding, the brides were all dressed in a very plain, form-fitting dress. Now, I’m a guy, so I can’t say anything especially brilliant about the particular dress style, other than it was “okay.” But the color, a sort of mocha (I told you I’m a guy — this color’s probably called Venetian Arrivista), truly looked awful.
After all, this was a Sicilian wedding, and the bridesmaids were dark-skinned. The bride looked great, but the bridesmaids sure didn’t. The color didn’t suit their skin tones, and the style didn’t flatter. As harsh as it sounds, this bride thought of her bridesmaids as props.
At another wedding, instead of the traditional dress, the bride chose an elegant pantsuit. While the color wasn’t ideal for every single bridesmaids, there were enough hues and subtleties in the sequins to soften any mismatches. Better yet, since the pantsuit consisted of separates, the bridesmaids could pair the sparkly top with a pair of jeans and sexy heeled boots for a hot night on the town. These bridesmaids thanked the bride repeatedly for choosing an outfit that they could wear to other formal (or even not-so-formal) occasions.
Of course, the most important dress at any wedding is the bride’s. But after that, the next most important is the bridesmaids’ gowns. They’re important because there’s a number of them being worn at the same time, so they make a big visual statement. Quite often, the flowers are keyed to the ‘maids gowns. And finally, those gowns vividly reflect your tastes.
Picture this: the groom and groomsmen are dressed in dodgy tuxedos — the groom’s wrists are peeking out from the sleeves, and the men are all wearing pink floral cummerbunds even though the wedding’s at 8 pm. Most people would just chuckle and chalk it all up to the groom. If the bridesmaids look similarly neglected, everyone wonders why the bride chose such ugly dresses. Don’t let this happen to you!
When choosing those dresses, in fact, it’s best to involve your bridesmaids from the start. In fact, in this age of the internet and photo-swapping by email, there’s really no excuse not to. Your first thought’s probably color, and while you probably have a favorite in mind, it may not suit everyone. In fact, each of your bridesmaids probably has a different skin tone, and it’s not easy to find one color that flatters everyone.
It’s true, your wedding’s not a democracy. But this is one area where it’s really good to compromise. This is doubly true if your bridesmaids are paying all their own costs. Find yourself getting stuck on color? Try these strategies to mix things up: choose two colors, dividing your bridesmaids down the middle. Have three buy a red dress and three buy a cream-colored one. (If you go this route, make absolutely sure that you’re grouping your maids by shortest to tallest, or they’ll look funny.) Or single out your maid of honor with a dress in her own unique color. Being creative can go a long way toward the solution.
Once you’ve nailed down colors, styles are your next choice. As with colors, this is a good one to throw out to the group, because each of your bridesmaids probably has a different body type. Smaller, willowy bridesmaids will usually be comfortable in a strapless or spaghetti strap design, but larger girls often want more coverage. A terrific modern way of addressing this problem is to ask each girl to pick out their own favorite dress in your wedding colors. The only trick is getting the manufacturers’ dye lots to match. This tactic’s safest when you choose neutrals, like black or champagne — but it can work with other colors, too, because manufacturers tend to copy each others’ color choices.
Price is key, too. Since most ‘maids will never wear that dress again, it’s unfair to have them pay an arm and a leg for it. Making sure it’s affordable will make you popular. Along those lines, many brides are trying harder to find dresses that the bridesmaids might wear to other formal occasions. Others are driving a deal with a local seamstress and having the dresses custom-made — or occasionally, driving a deal with Mom. Thanks, Mom.
You’re the bride and it’s your day, so the final choice is yours. But if you’re able to relax your grip and let a little give-and-take into the proceedings, your bridesmaids are sure to thank you. Choose two or three dresses that you can live with, and let the girls vote on their favorite. This way, you know you’ll like the dress because you picked the options, and the bridesmaids will feel they had some say over where their money went.
Most women who’ve served their time as bridesmaids can share horror stories of some pretty unflattering dresses. By following these guidelines, you can make sure your bridesmaids belong to happily-ever-after stories instead!

A wedding is your special day, but you still need to consider the feelings of friends and family in certain areas. For example, you may find yourself modifying and even omitting certain traditions because they are offensive to certain relatives. Or, you might make special provisions for certain guests with dietary restrictions. Even though you are the one getting married, you still have to balance the needs and preferences of those who are most important to you.
You can’t make everyone happy, but keeping a reasonable balance between your own personal desires and those of your closest family and friends, can alleviate unnecessary stress on your wedding day. This may come into play especially if the bride and groom are from different cultural and religious backgrounds. Chances are that both sides are at least a little apprehensive that their traditions be represented. It is the bride and groom’s job to create a compromise that will keep everyone satisfied.
Even if everything is status quo between the bride and groom’s side, an issue may arise between yourself and a particular member of the bridal party. For example, your choice of bridesmaid’s dress may be a problem for a bridesmaid with certain religious and cultural strictures.
Keep in mind that notions of modesty differ according to religious and cultural observance. While an off the shoulder floor length gown may seem perfectly acceptable to you, it may be positively indecent to your bridesmaid. She may have a very different opinion of what you think to be a modest bridesmaid’s dress. In some cultures, exposing even the slightest amount of skin is considered to be taboo. In other cultures, women choose to cover their hair because they believe that it is the most attractive part of their body and should not be displayed in public. Even if your bridesmaid was raised in the United States, she may still retain strong cultural and religious notions from her parent’s upbringing.
How do you address this delicate situation without giving offense? Presumably, you are already aware of her need for a more modest bridesmaid’s dress before even beginning the shopping process. Have a heart to heart talk with your bridesmaid and discuss with her exactly what type of dress she will be required to wear. If she uncomfortable with your choice, discuss ways in which the dress can be modified so that your bridesmaid can feel more comfortable.
Here are a few suggestions that can help you and your bridesmaid to come to a reasonable compromise:

-Raising the neckline or lengthening the hem.

-Adding a jacket over a sleeveless dress.

-Adding sleeves to a sleeveless gown

-Wrapping a shawl around upper part of the dress.

-Creating a less fitted version of the same gown.

-Allowing your bridesmaid to wear her own dress in the same color theme as the bridal party.

If you can’t reach an agreement on a modest bridesmaid’s dress, it may be better for your bridesmaid to bow out of the bridal party. You don’t want to force the issue and damage the friendship. To assuage any hurt feelings, find other meaningful ways in which your friend can participate in the wedding.

Those of us who grew up as plus-size girls may have less than fond memories of proms, homecoming dances, or even our quinceanera. Back in our day, self-esteem and body image issues were compounded by the sheer lack of plus-size prom dresses and formal eveningwear.

Plus-size fashion was an oxymoron, and most of the clothing that was available simply wasn’t appropriate for formal occasions. Thankfully, times have changed. Not only are curvy girls staking their right on the prom scenes, but wonderfully fashionable prom dresses are available in plus sizes.

If you’re a plus-size girl, there’s no need to be a wallflower. You can dazzle and shine at your special event.Choosing Plus-Size Prom Dresses is never too soon to start shopping.However, do make sure that you purchase the right size. You may need to get the advice of a trusted friend, sister, or even your mom in order to find the right fit – especially if you’re used to wearing clothing that is on the baggy side.

Fashion from the Inside out once you’ve finished shopping for prom dresses, it’s time to consider other fashion elements. One of the biggest mistakes that women make is not giving thought to undergarments. The right foundations can make or break the look you’re trying to achieve. If, for example, you’re wearing a clingy crepe, make sure that your bra is seamless and smooth. If your prom dress is strapless or has spaghetti straps, but you need support, find a strapless bra or shapewear that will give you the support you need without unnecessary discomfort. If you’re going barelegged, but if you’re wearing pantyhose, consider wearing thigh-highs so you can forego the panty line Accessories.

Prom dresses generally need few accessories, so keep it simple. A beautiful pair of earrings may be all you need, or you might want to add a choker as an accent. Handbags should be compact and complement prom dresses, while shoes should be in keeping with the dresses’ style.

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A definitely makes a bold statement for your wedding. However, if you don’t want your bridesmaids to cringe when they hear your color of choice, keep a few basic

guidelines in mind when hitting the bridal shops.

Hot pink is such a bold color that it will really stand alone without a lot of additional ornamentation. When going bold, it is important to keep the line of the dress clean and elegant. With such a bright color, there is a fine line between making a statement and being downright tacky. Avoid bows, puffy sleeves or flashy embroidery, as this will clutter the look of the ensemble. Choose fabrics that hang and drape well.

An A line skirt is always a safe bet, as this type of cut is flattering to women of all shapes and sizes. Paired with a bateau neckline and a pearl choker, a hot pink bridesmaid’s dress can be the height of elegance. If you are going with a layered or flounced look for the bottom of the dress, make sure that the bodice is basic and clean. When working with this type of color palette, it’s all about finding the right balance between subtlety and panache.

If you choose hot pink for your bridesmaid’s dress, keep in mind that you will have to coordinate your wedding accessories (bridal bouquets, jewelry, shoes, makeup) to make the whole look come together. Even with a monochromatic theme, you’ll want some additional colors in the bridal ensemble for contrast. However, take care to decide on a color that will work well with what you have already chosen.

Also, a word about makeup-To prevent your bridesmaids from disappearing inside their dress, their makeup palette will have be suitably bold to carry off the color of the gown. Most women need a little bit of help to pull off a color like hot pink. You may want to urge your bridesmaids to have their makeup professionally done.

To play off the hot pink theme, you can choose a completely opposite color to accent the look of the bridal party. Ivory is always a good choice to accentuate an otherwise bright color palette. A few ivory

roses in a bridesmaid’s bouquet, ivory shoes, a few pearls discreetly woven into the bridesmaid’s headpiece can create a stunning effect. Remember, if you choose a bold monochromatic theme like hot pink, keep the accents of to a minimum. You don’t want your accessories to interfere with the main color palette.

If you like the idea of a hot pink bridesmaid’s dress, but still prefer a softer look, you can use the color as an accent as opposed to an overall theme. A dash of hot pink can add more punch to subtler hues such as pearl gray and lavender. A bouquet of hot pink roses, a hot pink shawl or a hot pink ribbon around an empire waist dress can provide just the subtle punch that you’re looking for. You may also want to consider some hot pink accents for a black bridesmaid’s dress for a touch of fun.

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Buying a bridesmaid’s dress online may seem like a time-saving solution for the harried bride, but there are a few things that you need to keep in mind before making this purchase.

Ordering a bridesmaid dress online can save you time and money, but you need to be sure that you will be happy with what you order. No matter how reputable the online retailer, there is always a chance that you will be disatisfied with a dress that you’ve seen only in picture form. How many times have you gone shopping and found something that looked splendid on the rack, but not so good on you. When buying online, you have to be sure that the idea of the dress is going to confirm to the actual reality.

It may be a good idea to visit some bridal stores and try on some styles and colors that you like. Keep a running list of what you want in your bridesmaid dress. Color, neckline, length, cut, embroidery and fabric are all details that you will want to have a clear picture of before ordering online. Be sure to take plenty of pictures of your bridesmaids, so that you can refer to them later see what you liked best.

For example, choosing a bateau neckline over a V neckline can change the look and style of the dress. You may prefer an empire waist over a princess waist or prefer silk over organza. You need to have a clear idea of how your choice is going to coordinate with the rest of the bridal party. And, of course, finding a dress that your bridesmaids can live with is also a priority. For this reason, your initial legwork will really help you to make the right choice.

When buying a bridesmaid’s dress online, it is essential to take proper measurements for a truly well-fitted garment. You can easily do this yourself by following the these tips:

-Have your bridesmaid stand up straight. They should only be wearing undergarments to get a truly accurate measurement.

-Make sure the measuring tape doesn’t droop.

-Measure the waist from the center of the body.

-Measure the bust from tip to tip.

-Measure shoulder width from tip to tip.

-Be sure to get the circumfrence of the bicep if your dress is going to have sleeves.

-Skirt length should be measured from the waist to ankle or floor as desired.

If additional measurements are required, the online retailer will let you know exactly what is needed when you place your order online. However, if you feel uncomfortable doing the measurements yourself, you can have aseamstress assist you in this process.

The number 1 golden rule about buying online is to give yourself plenty of time to make alterations if necessary. You may find that you need to have a few tiny adjustments done to get the desired fit. If you order your bridesmaid dresses online at the last minute, you may be put into a difficult situation.

Buying a bridesmaid dress online is a convenient and money saving solution, but like everything else associated with your wedding, requires careful.