By MsOuiser
A woman’s shoes reflect her personal style or tell how she’s feeling about herself at the moment. Her shoes tell you if she’s conservative, creative, classy, or casual. They can tell you if she’s feeling playful or sporty. However, bridal attendants’ shoes may tell you more about the bride’s style and not her bridal attendants’. If you are a bride-to-be, consider these tips before selecting a shoe for your bridal attendants.
1. Take your maid of honor or one or two of the bridesmaids with you when selecting a shoe. Of course, if you don’t take all the attendants shopping, some may still be dissatisfied with your selection. Although it will be your wedding day, it’s thoughtful to consider their opinions. Remember, they are the ones who will be wearing the shoes.
2. Try to select a shoe that can be worn again. Although it’s nice to have a shoe that perfectly matches the bridesmaid’s dress, many of the fabric shoes that can be dyed to match the gowns lack practicality. Consider finding a stylish shoe that the women can wear with other outfits. Wearing a basic sandal pump is common with many of the strapless bridesmaid gowns available today.
3. Don’t forget comfort. These women will be standing roughly for over an hour. You want them to shed joyful tears and not painful tears during the wedding ceremony. Don’t make them wear something that will have their feet screaming through out the wedding ceremony, either. Think stylish but comfortable. You can have both.
Selecting shoes to match the gowns can really be done by your bridal attendants. If you turn it over to them, they can work together to find the perfect shoe. Also, turning the responsibility over to them gives you one less item to worry about. You can, also, let everyone choose her own shoe but give your bridesmaids the color and basic style you want them to wear on your wedding day.
August 17th, 2009 by Yolanda D. Young | Posted in Bridal Party, Wedding Gowns | Comments (0)
It’s customary for brides-to-be to celebrate their bridal party by giving her wedding attendants gifts. These gifts are an expression of gratitude for their commitment to standing with them on the wedding day. Below are two gift suggestions for your bridal attendants.
1. Toiletry Bag. Purchase a toiletry bag for cosmetics and toiletries. You can purchase the bag based on your attendants’ personal styles. If you have a friend who loves trendy items, a leopard print bag might be just right for her. Blue and white pin stripes or a plain bag might be more appropriate for a conservative friend.
Once you’ve selected the bag, fill it with useful items: emory boards, clear nail polish, travel-sized toothpaste, soap, and toothpaste containers. Also, include miniature mouthwash, a comb and a brush. Just think of all the items you use when you travel and put them in the travel bag.
2. Pictures and frames. If you have relationships with the women in your party, you probably have pictures of you with the individual women. Gather these pictures and make copies of them. Then go shopping. Find the perfect picture frame for these pictures. When shopping, think of your attendants’ personalities and home décor. Purchase picture frames that they would like to own or would purchase for themselves. You want them to be able to use the frames and replace the picture if they choose.
I’m sure your attendants will love receiving either of these gifts. Keep in mind that these gifts can be given with other gifts, too.
July 28th, 2009 by Yolanda D. Young | Posted in Bridal Party, Wedding Gifts | Comments (0)
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Despite the stylish dresses available for bridesmaids these days and the bride’s effort to choose a dress her bridesmaids can wear again, most women probably won’t wear their gown to another event. I had ten bridesmaids in my wedding, and after shortening the hemline, only one of my bridesmaids wore her gown again. What can you do with your bridesmaid gown after the wedding is over and you’ve cleaned it? Here are a few ideas.
1. Donate it to charity. Most thrift stores have a nice selection of formals. Someone will come across your gown and find it to be perfect for her event. Also, some high schools and non-profit groups accept formal gown donations, which they sell or give away prior to prom season. Your generosity may allow a young lady to attend the prom in an affordable gown.
2. Sell it. You can sell the gown in a local or online consignment store. If you sell it on consignment, the owner may look up the retail value of your gown and sell it for half its value, and then you will get half of that.
You, also, can sell it on eBay. You’ll need to set up a PayPal account, take a picture of your bridesmaid gown and write a descriptive blurb about it. Once you upload your photo, and take care of the other eBay requirements, such as setting your price, you’ll be able to sell your gown online.
3. Save it. You may, in fact, find that you will have an opportunity to wear your gown again to an event. Perhaps none of the other former bridesmaid will be in attendance and wearing their bridesmaid gown. Perhaps you’ll wear it, and everyone will want to know where you found such a stunning gown!
July 1st, 2009 by Yolanda D. Young | Posted in Bridal Party, Tips | Comments (2)
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