Tips for Choosing Spring Bridesmaids Dresses
Selecting spring bridesmaid’s dresses can be a positive experience when combined with inspiration from the season and the bride and her maid’s needs. Brides may decide to use spring as a theme when choosing bridesmaids dresses, or simply take the season into account when considering features such as material weight and coverage.
Traditional considerations
Traditionallybrides choose their maids attire based on qualities of their own dress. Hence if a wedding dress is a particular color and style this may be taken into account and a corresponding style chosen. It’s also thought considerate if a bridesmaids figure and personal likes and dislikes are considered. If bridesmaids are expected to purchase their own dresses an agreeable budget must also play a part in choices made.
Weather/temperature
Spring weddings are usually warm and the temperature is comfortable. Thick, heavy bridesmaid’s dresses aren’t a wise choice. At the same time spring weather isn’t always reliable. Sleeveless dresses and spaghetti straps may leave bridesmaids shivering in the cold. It may also result in them teaming their dresses with clashing jackets and cardigans from home when they step outside a church or registry office to pose for photographs.
A sensible alternative is to opt for three quarter length sleeve dresses or to buy matching boleros or shawls so all bridesmaids are dressed the same, and their cover-up matches their dress beautifully.
The length of dress chosen will depend on the style of a brides dress predominantly, along with the climate. Long gowns can help bridesmaids shade their legs from the sun and stay cool, whereas shorter dresses can look cute and fresh to suit the season.
Spring themes
Spring bridesmaid dresses may be chosen to follow a springtime theme, if this fits in wonderfully with a bride’s gown of course. Pastel colors and soft, flowing material can make bridesmaids appear charming, while stiffer material, such as satin in bold colors can inject life and energy.
Bridesmaids
The age of bridesmaids must play a part in decision making when it comes to the style and cut of dresses chosen. A large bow at the back of a dress may look cute on little flower girls, but mature bridesmaids will appreciate a more sophisticated style. Older bridesmaids may also have personal hang-ups about their body shape which need to be taken into consideration. Some may feel uncomfortable in a short dress which reveals their legs, or spaghetti straps which display wobbly upper arms.
Puffball hem dresseswith bandeau waists are likely to look stunning on teenage bridesmaids and can be chosen in fresh pink, blue or green to reflect a young, fresh style. Middle aged bridesmaids, on the other hand, will look stunning in long maxi dresses.
Ordering dresses
Bridesmaid’s dresses which are to match need to be ordered simultaneously to make sure that dye used is exactly the same shade. Brides also need to make sure they order dresses with plenty of time to spare before the wedding day. This will allow for alterations to be made if necessary.
Time spent choosing spring bridesmaid’s dresses can be a wonderful opportunity for the bride and her maids to enjoy this very feminine and traditional part of a wedding.
