Maid to Perfection: Favorite
Tips for Managing Your Beautifully Bewitching Bridesmaids
By Terrie
Needham
As a highly evolved, yet completely realistic, woman,
I'll be the first to admit that when you place 10 females
in a room, you'll wind up with 25 different opinions.
That's the dilemma each of us faces when we plan our
weddings. As we peruse bridesmaids' gowns, jewelry and
accessories, each 'maid will not be shy about sharing
her own favorite colors, personal preferences and style
agenda. In addition to a wedding gown, you may want to
invest in a striped referee's shirt! After all, you're
the umpire-but how can you stay in charge, while also
keeping the peace as you prep for the most important day
of your life?
Here are some of my favorite tips for managing your
beautifully bewitching bridesmaids.
Don't Worry, Be Happy
Bridesmaids will often complain that they're spending
a lot of money to be in your wedding party, so they believe
they're entitled to a say in all fashion decisions. Your
best bet? Listen politely and respectfully. Thank them
for their input. Tell them you'll be taking everyone's
suggestions into consideration-and then seize the reins.
Remember: Each pretty 'maid in the row agreed to be
in your wedding. If you do your job with finesse and provide
sufficient compliments, they'll be delighted to wear what
you've picked out. This includes dresses, jewelry and
accessories.
Some brides provide jewelry sets as a gift to their
'maids during their bachelorette bash or bridal shower.
This is a great way to thank your bridesmaids for participating
in your wedding, as well as to exercise control over what
they'll wear-especially if you want each girl to have
that "Supremes" look: same theme, slightly different jewelry.
You can choose the same lustrous pearls or dazzling cubic
zirconia. Slight variations in style are fine, as long
as the look is relatively consistent.
Be sure to verify who has pierced ears. You'll need
to purchase pierced earrings for the majority, but clip
earrings are required for the few 'maids with virgin earlobes.
Practice Good Coordination
Be sure to match bridesmaids' accessories to the color
of their gowns. Whether you're thinking a necklace or
a choker, there are several dozen pearl and cubic zirconia
shades available. Regardless of dress color, you're sure
to find a complementary hue.
Also pay close attention to gown details. If bridesmaids'
dresses are adorned with crystals, beading or pearls,
you'll need to select jewelry with similar accents. Don't
mix and match like a wild woman! Keep it simple and elegant.
If you've asked your 'maids to wear similar hairstyles,
make sure earrings complement their 'dos. Updos like topknots,
chignons and French twists call for drop earrings to accentuate
facial features and add just the right amount of sparkle.
If hair will be worn curled and loose, chandelier earrings
fit the bill. For 'maids with short hair, all is not lost:
Pixie cuts and short bobs are best accentuated with studs
and button earrings. You can still achieve a consistent
look by asking everyone-regardless of hair length, texture
or style-to wear the same type of jewels, be it pearls
or cubic zirconia.
To avoid bloodshed, never ask a bridesmaid to color
or chop inches off her hair. That's an extreme makeover,
so don't go crazy with Bridezilla power!
About the Author
Terrie Needham owns Anna Bellagio, a leader in the bridesmaids jewelry and accessories industry
for 17 years. She loves attending fashion shows and checking
out new designers so she can offer sensational, yet affordable,
selections to her ever-growing customer base.
http://www.annabellagio.com/
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