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Bridesmaids are special guests at a wedding. As a rule, they participate in the morning gatherings and in the formal ceremony, are always next to the couple, and therefore should look harmonious with them. Help the girls choose suitable outfits, do not hesitate to ask them to dress in the same color scheme, or even choose dresses for them yourself - you have every right to do this. And we will help you with image ideas: we have collected for you simple but original ideas for bridesmaids.
Identical dresses
A classic wedding solution that looks great in photographs. True, each guest has her own body type, so we advise you to choose a universal dress model that will look good on everyone. Typically, the most suitable models are considered to be plain, straight-cut, floor-length models. Dresses in pink, lavender, blue or silver shades look great together.
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Ombre effect
Dresses with similar styles in different shades of the same color are an effective solution for brides who have many bridesmaids. This option solves two problems at once: it emphasizes the complex palette of the wedding and allows each girl to choose the shade that suits her best. And how beautiful the pictures look, where the girls line up according to the shade of the dress from light to dark - you get that same ombre effect.
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Total white
Yes, the bridesmaids may well dress in the same color as the bride’s dress - such a dress code will look good at a light and relaxed outdoor wedding or a party on the beach. But the dress of the main character of the day should not be too simple, otherwise she risks simply getting lost among the guests.
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Status responsibilities of a bridesmaid
Bridesmaids at a wedding perform not only decorative functions. The more guests and the more complex the celebration scenario, the more worries and responsibilities await the beautiful ladies. What do bridesmaids and girlfriends traditionally do?
- Providing assistance in organizing the holiday. All aspects, from psychological support for a worried newlywed to compiling a guest list, as a rule, fall on the fragile shoulders of assistants. They will have to select outfits, jewelry and accessories for themselves and the bride. Decorate the venue for the celebration, decorate the transport, prepare the banquet menu and seating plan for guests. Try to fulfill the thousand and one requests of the bride in a limited time, supervise the work of hired agencies and specialists.
- Hen-party. As a rule, the bride has so many things to do on the eve of the wedding that she entrusts most of the minor issues to the assigned assistants. This includes holding a bachelorette party. The newlywed only specifies the basic wishes, and the detailed development of the script and organizational aspects are worked out by the girlfriends.
- Bride ransom. If the wedding scenario includes a bride price, then the bridesmaids go to the front line. It is they who must prepare and conduct this event in such a way that it is fun and interesting. They come up with test tasks for the groom, ask questions, and decorate the ransom venue.
- The bride's preparations are by no means complete without the help of her bridesmaids. They help her get dressed, supervise her hair and makeup, and monitor her appearance throughout the long and adventurous day. It is the bridesmaids who look after the bride’s personal belongings, carry with them the necessary hygiene items, napkins, and a set of cosmetics.
- Psychological assistance to the newlywed. The state of the bride on her wedding day is difficult to describe in words. This is happiness, and apprehension, and an explosion of emotions, and sadness, and much more. There are frequent tears and laughter for no reason, fainting. That is why timely support from close friends who know the girl’s usual behavior is so important. They calm and encourage, help overcome anxiety, and tell you if something has been forgotten.
- Responsibilities at a wedding. Assistants are expected to actively participate in wedding events. They are the ones who will hold the bride's rings and bouquet, host competitions and be the first in dancing and entertainment.
- Well wishes. Girlfriends are given the right to be among the first to congratulate the newlyweds. Therefore, you should prepare a short congratulatory speech or toast in advance. In order not to forget the words at the most crucial moment, you should write down your masterpiece on a postcard.
- Taking care of appearance. Bridesmaids should help the bride get out of the car or get into it, adjust her veil and dress, and correct her makeup. If necessary, restore a lost hairstyle, carry a train during the procession.
Bridesmaids are required to look and behave impeccably. After all, they, along with the newlyweds and friends of the groom, are the center of everyone’s attention. Refusing to fulfill the bride's requests by agreeing to the role of bridesmaid is bad form.
Solemn feast
At the banquet, the bridesmaids should be next to the bride. They have no time to have fun - there are too many worries and worries. The assistants seat the guests, monitor the changes in dishes, and help the bride and groom take their places. They are the first to make congratulatory speeches, set the tone of the table conversation, draw guests into the dance circle and help the presenters and stewards. It’s a good idea to prepare some original skit or dance performed by the bridesmaids. One of the girls must hand the bride a bouquet for a signature throw towards a flock of unmarried girls. At the end of the celebration, the girlfriends help the newlyweds and guests get ready, make sure the cheerful people go home, and make sure that no one forgets anything or gets lost. If the holiday is organized at home, then the girls will have to help with cleaning.
A bridesmaid is an honorable, but very responsible role, involving a significant amount of a wide variety of assignments and responsibilities. For the bride, having her best friends nearby on this exciting day is very important. Surrounded by loved ones, she feels much more confident and calm. In addition, the newlywed is confident that any problems and issues will be resolved quickly and without incident. The organizational talents of a friendly team of wonderful girlfriends help make the holiday truly unique and memorable for many years.
Different dresses in a single palette
Probably one of the most popular options for bridesmaids: the bride only determines one or several suitable colors, and the girls choose the dresses themselves. So everyone is free to wear the outfit that best suits her figure, which will not disturb the overall color harmony of the celebration. The downside is that sometimes the images of brides turn out to be very different, but they can be combined stylistically with the help of identical accessories or bouquets.
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Red bridesmaid dresses 2021 photos
The bride's snow-white wedding dress against the background of the long or short red dresses of her bridesmaids will look contrasting, attracting even more admiring glances to its owner. Girls who wear identical dresses on their wedding day look very harmonious.
In order for the overall “picture” to look perfect, all girls should wear a red dress to a friend’s wedding only if they have approximately the same figure and height. But such situations are extremely rare, because girlfriends are not chosen according to their figure. If some girlfriends have curvy figures, then compared to the rest of the girls they will look ridiculous in tight red dresses.
Bridesmaids can support the red theme even if their dress styles are different. A short fluffy dress, a long red floor-length dress, a cascading dress, a tight mini-dress - every girl who will play the role of a bridesmaid at a wedding can choose the optimal style for herself.
In one style
This option gives guests more freedom. Bridesmaids' dresses may be different in color, style and materials, but they will be united by a single style, which will guide the entire wedding concept. For example, you can ask the girls to wear old Hollywood or floral print dresses for an outdoor spring event.
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Yellow Bridesmaid Dresses 2021 Photos
In summer and autumn, the ideal color for bridesmaids to wear for a wedding is yellow. It is preferable to choose pastel shades, but if you want to be noticeable and extravagant, then bright colors are acceptable, but this point should be discussed with the bride and other bridesmaids in advance so as not to look like a black sheep at a party.
The style and fabric used can be completely different, the main thing is that the dress fits the girl perfectly. Long, sunny, floor-length sundresses look elegant and beautiful. Any fabric can be used for such outfits, but as a rule, in the summer girls choose light, flowing materials, and in the cold season they prefer thicker fabrics or knitwear.
It is important to remember that long models are not suitable for everyone, so you should really evaluate your appearance in these clothes and if your reflection in the mirror does not inspire admiration, you should abandon this style.
Pajamas for a boudoir photo shoot
If you plan to spend the morning in the company of your favorite friends, take care of their outfits for this part of the day. For a classic hotel shoot, silk negligees or slip dresses in the same palette are suitable, and for a more informal shoot, the same pajamas. If you want to stand out especially among your friends, choose an outfit of a different shade to create a contrast.
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