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Bridesmaids

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Shopping for bridesmaid dresses can be a fun event to get involved with all the bride squad! At the time of writing this feature though we’re currently on lock down, which means having a girly shopping morning out on the town followed by a late bottomless prosecco lunch is not an option. Bah! So instead let the dresses come to you!

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Colour, style and price are probably the three main factors you need to consider. First things first though! You need to have some ideas on the types of dresses you want. The following photos of real brides with their bridemaids will give you a great starting point. Have a little ol’ nosey here to get a feel for what would look good on your wedding day.

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Back in the day it was always the bride’s parents who paid for the bride and bridesmaid dresses. Obviously, times have changed and depending on your, and your bridesmaids, personal circumstances it might be unreasonable or unrealistic for you to shoulder the cost or expect them to. Early in your planning have an open and honest conversation with your friends to see what seems fair. If one of your married friends previously paid for your dress when you were her bridesmaid it might seem a bit unfair to ask them to pay now it’s your wedding.

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A few things to be aware of when choosing your bridesmaid dresses are:

• Think about your colour scheme and make sure they fit in with your look
• Having said that the dresses don’t have to be all the same colour. Many weddings I’ve been to have dresses from a similar or contrasting colour palette
• Give consideration to the season you’re getting married in
• Consider mixing up the styles with one shoulder, off the shoulder, spaghetti strap, long, short or flutter sleeve
• Bear in mind some of your bridesmaids might favour certain styles over others i.e. thigh length, ankle length, sleeveless etc 
• Remember to factor in extra costs for accessories such as belts, wraps and shawls etc
• Make sure to leave enough time for any alterations before the big day

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Say what! How cool is this feature from David’s Bridal. You can move the images around to see the dress from all different angles, even from above. And then use your phone’s camera to see how certain dresses look on you and your friends.

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Seen a dress you like and want to know where to buy it? Contact me on the contact page with a screen shot or a description and I’ll get my best people to track it down and get back to you A SAP (yes I know it should be ASAP but I liked the way A SAP sounded in this instance!)

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Now that you’re a bit nearer to sorting the bridesmaid dresses it’s time to think about a wedding photographer and it would be great if you would consider me. To find out about costs (prices range from £645) and check my availability contact me here.