Wedding Party 101

BRIDESMAIDS

• For a modern, but still put-together look—pick the color and fabric, but consider letting your bridesmaids choose the neckline and silhouette.• When shopping, bring one or two bridesmaids—maybe the bridesmaid who has the body or coloring that’s most similar to• Ask for your bridesmaids’ advice, but make the final decision yourself. You’re the one who knows the big picture—overall look, formality and people’s budgets—best.• The bridesmaids should try to place their orders at the same time to ensure that the dresses will be made from the same dye lot.• Allow three months’ delivery and alteration time for the dresses.• Don’t forget the extras. Should the bridesmaids all have the same shoes, jewelry, hairstyles, handbags or wraps? Communicate your desires clearly to your girls. Email works great for this.