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Thanking Miss Right

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Your bridesmaids are not just there to look pretty:

Chosen carefully, they provide an invaluable support system for the stressed bride.

The ladies you choose to stand by you for your special day are there for many different reasons, but one thing they all have in common is that they are very precious friends.

Throughout the months of preparation for your wedding, they will help you through thick and thin, and because they are so honored to be your bridesmaids, will stop at nothing to ensure you achieve your dream wedding.

After all the months of planning, how do you thank these fantastic ladies?

On the months leading up to the wedding, the focus is on the bride, while the bridesmaids busily plan your shower and bachelorette party, help you with your wedding invitations and give you someone to lean on when things get hectic. After all the months of planning, how do you thank these fantastic ladies?

When deciding how to thank everyone, consider the following thoughts. It is nice to have a quiet time to spend with your bridal party so that you can relax while giving them each a gift. Don’t forget to write them each a nice card, as this will give you a chance to reflect in advance about what it is that makes each individual friend so special. You could throw a pajama party and give them each a new pair of cozy pajamas. Why not treat them all to a free yoga session and give them each a new yoga outfit?

There is nothing wrong with personalizing each gift to match each bridesmaid’s unique personality, however, make sure to spend approximately the same amount for every gift. A number of spas will offer a preferred rate for a group booking, so help the ladies look their best for your big day by buying them all a complimentary pedicure or facial. Your bridesmaids will be delighted with whatever you choose.

Remember, in the months leading up to your big day, you can never say thank you too often.

Bridesmaid Gowns

Simple and Elegant

Styles - elegant simplicity is the current look. Slip and sheath dresses are popular as they flatter lots of figure types. These dresses can also be re-worn later as cocktail dresses.

A-Line

A-Line dresses look good on many body types. The hottest styles are two tone, two piece floor length styles. Separates are popular too.

The new bridesmaid dresses feature numerous strapless and backless styles, many with shawls or wraps, which make them acceptable in church but removable for the reception.

Prints are also finding their way into many lines. For informal or outdoor weddings where you don’t want a solid colour, prints are a good choice.

Colour

Tangerine, coral, sea green and lime sorbet colours are popular. You will also find a lot of pastels like pink, yellow, green, blue, lavender and peach. Other popular choices are fuchsia, electric blue or purple. Orange and flamingo pink are big colours too.

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