What You Need to Know Before You Go Bridesmaid Dress Shopping

Bridesmaid dress shopping has begun and it is one of the many fun moments you get to share with your bridesmaids. So where do you begin and what do you need to know?

Here are some tips to think about before you bring your girls bridesmaid dress shopping:

Consider Your Wedding Dress: Before you select your bridesmaid dresses, it’s important to consider the look and style of your own wedding dress. Will the looks you have in mind for your bridesmaids work with your wedding dress or do you need to consider making some alternations to your ideas?

The Time of the Year: When are you getting married? This will play a big part in the style and material you choose for your bridesmaid dress. You may not necessarily want to do a satin dress if you are getting married in the middle of summer or a chiffon dress for a winter wedding. So before you start shopping, make sure to take this into consideration.

Do You Need to Bring Everyone? In most cases yes, especially if you have girls with varied body types, you will want to make sure everyone is in agreement about what has been chosen, you don’t want any of your bridesmaids feeling uncomfortable about the dress they are wearing on your wedding day.

Pick a Few Shops, Don’t Go Crazy: Ask for recommendations from friends who have gotten married before, search online for designers (preferably Dessy.com) that have the look and style you want for your bridesmaids. Pick a few places to go based on who has the designer and dress you want. Also consider price points, different bridal shops offer different prices for bridesmaid dresses, you will want to take that into consideration as well.

How Long It Will Take to Get the Bridesmaid Dresses? You should start shopping about six months or more before the wedding, give enough time for the shop to order the dress and make any necessary alterations.