Okay, so, my best friend, Sarah, she’s getting hitched next year, and guess who’s in charge of the bridesmaid dresses? Yours truly. I started looking into this whole bridesmaid dress thing, and it’s way more intense than I thought it would be. I mean, there’s just so much out there!
So, first, I started by browsing through a bunch of bridal magazines that Sarah gave me. I also created a board for inspiration, just to get a feel for what’s trendy. The year was 2018, so I wanted something that was in style then. I saw a lot of mismatched dresses, which, honestly, I kind of liked. It’s a cool way to let each bridesmaid show off her own style, you know?
My journey
- Browsing magazines and online stores.
- Pinning down some styles that seemed popular in 2018.
- Considering the mismatched dress trend.
Then, I talked to each of the bridesmaids. I wanted to make sure everyone was comfortable and felt good in what they’d be wearing. After all, nobody wants to be stuck in an ugly dress all day, right? We talked about colors, styles, and what they felt comfortable in.
After that, I started hitting up some local bridal shops. I wanted to see the dresses in person, feel the fabrics, and all that. Plus, I figured it would be a good idea to get an idea of prices and what was actually available in stores. It was helpful to see that they had extended sizes available. And the colors! There were so many vibrant options, which was great.
Finally, I narrowed it down to a few options and presented them to Sarah. She loved the mismatched idea, so we decided to go with that. We picked a color palette, and then each bridesmaid chose a dress style they liked within that palette. I found some new arrivals in the stores that worked great.
It was a bit of a process, but in the end, everyone was happy, and the dresses looked amazing. I learned that planning bridesmaid dresses is not just about picking something pretty. It is about making sure everyone feels good and that the dresses fit the overall vibe of the wedding. It is also important to stay within budget. Sarah’s wedding was beautiful, and the mismatched bridesmaid dresses added a unique touch to the whole thing. They looked and felt amazing. Mission accomplished!
