As wedding season approaches, we are already dreaming of every imaginable beautiful white dress for the bride and chic, modern dresses in gorgeous colors for the bridesmaids. So, in honor of those lovely friends and family members, today’s See Jane features ideas for styling your bridesmaids (as well as the other important women in your life!).
The actual number of bridesmaids in your wedding party may in part be dependent upon the number of groomsmen/ushers your husband-to-be plans to have. However, we know that there are often other dear friends, relatives, sorority sisters, etc., that you treasure and want to include in a meaningful way in your special day. We love the idea of having not only your bridesmaids supporting you alongside the altar but also “honorary bridesmaids” in attendance. Here are a few ways to highlight these wonderful women.
COLOR THEM HAPPY
Consider an accent color that you would like to highlight for your honorary bridesmaids. They need not be in matching dresses, they can simply choose attire in your accent color. Imagine the striking photographs featuring not only your wedding colors but also your accent colors…
A ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME
The bouquets you’ve selected are wonderfully picturesque and Instagram – ready with colors, shapes and textures combining to create stunning bouquets. For your honorary bridesmaids, we suggest extending those extraordinary designs to stunning corsages. Each piece can be as unique and individual as your honorary bridesmaids. Select this lovely link to see Jane’s favorite corsage ideas via Pinterest.
H IS FOR HONORARY
This year’s monogram trend adds a personalized feel to every event! Think chic leather clutches, stylish engraved bracelets and beautiful Tiffany charms. (We know you have a few custom treat ideas in store for the bridesmaids.) So, for the bride who wants to make a more subtle nod to those special someones, we think monogrammed gifts are the perfect touch!
The options are endless for showing off those wonderful women - these are just a few favorites. For additional inspiration, select this lovely link to view our Pinterest Boards with over 2,000 ways to make your celebration stand out.
White can be symbolic of new beginnings, purity, and the start of a new life together in many cultures. It's also associated with traditional wedding ceremonies in Christianity. The tradition of wearing white wedding gowns has both historical and cultural roots. Queen Victoria is often credited with popularizing the white wedding dress in the 19th century when she married Prince Albert in a white gown. Select this lovely little link to read an in-depth article featured in Brides that highlights the history of Queen Victoria’s choice to wear a white wedding dress.
Wondering how to find your perfect fit in wedding gowns? Typically wedding dress sizes can be different from regular clothing sizes. Wedding dress sizing often follows its own set of sizing charts, and may differ from one bridal designer or brand to another. Wedding dress sizes often run smaller than regular clothing sizes, meaning that a bride may need to choose a wedding dress size that is larger than her usual size.
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SIZE
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BUST
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WAIST
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HIP
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2
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33 1/2
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26
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36
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4
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34 1/2
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27
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37
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6
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35 1/2
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28
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38
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8
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36 1/2
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29
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39
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10
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37 1/2
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30
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40
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12
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39
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31 1/2
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41 1/2
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Jane Summers
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