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| FASHION for Bridesmaids
TIPS: Choosing Your Wedding Party

Dressing the Bridesmaids


by Shelley Waugh
The Bridesmaid's look
The bridesmaid's outfits should compliment the Bride's choice of her dress or gown. It is similar in style and usually a different shade from the Maid of Honor. If the Bride is ordering her grown from a bridal salon, often the designer will usually offer discounts on dressing the bride's wedding party.

What length to wear
The fashion etiquette for today's bridesmaids is simple. You can wear anything you want, but don't upstage the Bride! You'll probably want to wear the dress again sometime, so buy something that has long term wearability. If it is a formal wedding you may choose a long or three-quarter length gown with matching shoes, purse, gloves and jewellery. If it's a semi-formal or informal all lengths of gowns, cocktail dresses or evening suits are appropriate.
If the chosen shoes are uncomfortable try to match the color with a pair that works for you. You might want to bring a comfortable pair of shoes for the reception.

Flowers
The Maid of Honor and the Bride usually choose the flowers. The colors and types of flowers should blend in with the overall color theme of the wedding and can be more colorful than the Brides. The Maid of Honor's bouquet is not as large as the Bride's, but different from the Attendants. It can be made of real flowers or silk. As an alternative, the Bride may choose to put flowers in her hair and carry a small prayer book in her hands. She then would decide on the flowers for her wedding party.

Retail
RW&CO
A first ever Special Occasions Collection has been created by the retailer that include dresses, suits and accessories for their wedding party wear. The entire line fits and flatters a range of figures, and gives brides the freedom to mix and match across the collection. With each unique look priced at under $100, the versatile dresses are also perfect for a range of special occasions beyond the wedding day, such as engagement parties, stagettes and rehearsal dinners. Special Occasions Collection spring line is now available in stores across Canada. The summer line will be available mid-April. For more visit RW&CO.

David's Bridal opens in Canada
Brides-to-be shopping for their gown won't have to go across the border to shop at David's in Buffalo any longer. The U.S. bridal and special occasion retail chain has opened two new stores in Ontario - one in Mississauga and the other in Scarborough. 

Affordable Designer Collections, petite and plus-sizes
Wedding gown prices range from $299 to $1,600 – including designer gowns from Oleg Cassini, Galina Signature and White by Vera Wang. The retailer also stocks gowns in sizes 0 - 26W, including select styles available in petite and plus-sizes, that can be tried on and, most often, taken home that same day. For more call 1-877-851-2743 or visit www.davidsbridal.ca


Photography: Kin Wong/WHNetwork Media


WeddingsHoneymoons.com | Fashion for Bridesmaids | March 27, 2011
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