The Washington Bridal Fashions Guide will give a chance to explore all your options when choosing wedding fashions.
Bridal fashions can include the dresses for the bride, her attendants and the mothers of the couple. There are many choices which fit under this heading and some planning is needed to make sure everyone is comfortable and happy on the big day.
Most importantly for you, the bride, is to choose a dress which makes you feel beautiful and comfortable. Your wedding day is going to be full of laughter, some tears, lots of emotion and even some dancing. Worrying if your arms look heavy or pulling up a strapless number will distract you from everything going on around you. Also take into account your personality. If you are planning to be on the dance floor for every possible song during the reception, consider a dress with a train which can be bustled in the back. Will a skintight shift dress allow you to sit and talk with family and friends? Some bridal stores offer fashions for the entire wedding party such as Paula's Bridal Boutique and Tuxedos in Wenatchee. Here you will find pictures of many different styles of dresses. Browse sites such as these to get an idea of the type of dress you might be interested in.
If you are following a tight budget, there are other choices besides bridal boutiques. If you have started your search early, seasonal samples will go on sale with plenty of time for alterations. Online auctions, consignment shops and vintage stores might all have bargains. Seattle and Spokane both have great selections of these types of stores for hours of browsing fun. For all these options, make sure alterations are possible and look for hidden stains and tears. Take a look at bridesmaids' dresses as well. Some bridal lines offer elegant white and off-white dresses for much less than a designated wedding dress.
Do not fall into the trap that your dress must be white, long and full of ruffles to qualify as a wedding gown. If you are uncomfortable in yards of lace and sequence, honor that part of yourself. A flowing blue silk skirt, a deep purple pantsuit or a bright red cocktail dress are the right choices if they allow you to feel gorgeous and comfortable.
The bride usually chooses the style and color of the attendants' dresses. You might consider allowing the women in your wedding to choose their own styles of dresses within your color choice. Not every woman feels elegant in a backless dress or with a deeply cut bodice. If you want all the attendants in the same gown, consider selecting a simpler dress which compliments everyone. These women will be celebrating all night with you, let them be comfortable and happy.
The couples' mothers usually choose their own attire with a respectful nod toward the wedding theme and colors. Offer swatches of fabric to these women so they can select a dress which matches your colors. Teal can mean a dozen different shades to different people. A swatch will assure everyone's attire will compliment the wedding party.
The key to selecting bridal fashions is balancing the specialness of the occasion with the comfort of the people wearing them. Regardless of what you wear, your bridal fashions should make you feel like the most special women in the world. You are. It's your wedding day.
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