Find out how to choose your bridesmaid's dresses for a beach wedding.

2. You can heave a sigh of relief knowing that you have your
bridal gown sorted but what about your bridesmaids. What
are they to wear?
Whilst it sounds like a heap of fun shopping together for
their dresses, and it's a way for everyone to gel, it can also
be quite draining and extremely challenging to find a dress
which everyone is happy about wearing.

3. Here's a few tips on choosing styles for everyone which will
also marry in with the beach destination:
A style for all figures
Of course everyone has a different body shape and height
which can make it incredibly difficult to find one style which
flatters everyone. However, it can be done. Consider styles
such as:
• Wrap around dresses
• Sleeveless dresses with matching wrap
• A line dresses
• Sarongs

4. The styles above will suit all most any shape figure and can
be adapted to enhance their best features. Wrap around
dresses are ideal for heavy busted girls since they separate
the breasts and show off a generous cleavage.
They can however, also look great on slim girls who aren't
so well endowed. A line cuts with halter necks are also
extremely forgiving of any figure and comfortable to wear
on a beach. Sleeveless dresses are ideal for hot balmy
conditions but supplying a matching pashmina or wrap
gives an opportunity for girls to cover up heavier upper
arms if they so wish. Sarongs too are incredibly versatile
and can be worn in all manner of different ways.

5. What sort of fabric
It's important to choose fabric according to the time of the
wedding. For example a dress for a beach wedding during
the day needs to be light and flowing, perhaps made from
cotton or chiffon.
An A line dress or one with some boning or gentle support is
more flattering and hides any problem areas.

6. Your bridesmaids may even prefer a short dress which won't
drag in the sand. Feminine maxi dresses could be a good
option, worn with gladiator sandals and some pretty costume
jewellery.
If you're getting married in the evening, then consider
strappy dresses perhaps in delicate metallic shades which are
more suitable for the evening reception and provide a
pashmina in case the temperature drops.

7. What colour
Darker shades tend to suit most colourings and make a
great contrast against white coloured sands and azure
waters. Colours such as navy, emerald, or a bold
print, works really well in photographs. If you're planning an
evening wedding then black dresses look stylish and chic
and photograph really well, especially if you're planning
black and white photos.
Another tip is to settle on a single colour and let the
bridesmaids choose their own style of dress and variation of
shade within that colour band.

8. Exchange ideas before hitting the shops
It might be an idea to meet up with your bridesmaids over a
coffee, put forward a few suggestions and listen to their
ideas, before hitting the shops.
Narrow down your search before you set off, and hopefully
you'll find a colour and style of dress that everyone feels
happy wearing.
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