Article Trunk



3 Fall Tips for Dressing Your Bridal Party

10.30.2009 · Posted in Home and Garden Articles

One concern of many brides is dressing their bridal party. This is important because they are one of the most visible parts of the wedding. This makes it important to find clothes in styles and colors that not only match the autumn theme of the wedding but also help each member of the bridal party look their best. It is also a great opportunity for the bride to add unique touches to the her bridal party that will help make the ceremony look more spectacular and memorable. Here are some tips and ideas for doing just that.nnThe bridesmaids are the first people in the bridal party that the bride needs to focus on. They traditionally were dresses so their clothing is the most colorful and visible out of the entire bridal party. Since this is fall a bride should make sure the colors match the fall color palette such as oranges, reds, and yellows. Another way to approach the choice of colors is to go for deep and rich jewel tones. In either case take into account what suits each of your bridesmaids the best.nnA creative solution is to use the variety in fall colors to your advantage and have each of bridesmaids dress in the color that best suits them. You end with each of them looking their best and your get the added bonus of the impression of many fall leaves given by the complementing colors of each dress. For dress style simple designs are always the best. Try to choose a simple cocktail dress or similar design that should look uniform on everyone and flatter each person’s figure.nnThe groomsmen also need some coordination but the job should be much simpler. The main concerns will be that everyone has similar style suits or tuxedos and that they fit. For the flare of fall color you should focus on the bowties, cravats, or ascots as well as the vests or cummerbunds. The same color palette that you used for the bridesmaids should apply. If you take care of these details then your groomsmen should be more than ready for their duties during the ceremony.nnNow we focus on the flower girl. The flower girl is highly visible due to her role as the person who precedes the bride as she proceeds down the aisle. She will also have a couple more accessories than other members of the bridal party. The first thing to take into consideration is the age of the flower girl. Normally she will be in the age range 4 to 9 years old with some rare instance where she is slightly older. You want to choose a dress that is age appropriate and is easy for her to move in. Most children’s dress address these by making them come about at the shins or knees. The dress color should match that of the bridesmaids. Normally it is not unusual for a flower girl to wear a wreath of flowers. For a fall wedding used fall blossoms such as late roses and mums for the wreath. You should also use this rule of thumb for the bouquet if she carries one or for choice of petals if she is carrying the traditional basket of flower petals.

Leave a Reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.