The Bridal Party

For many women, becoming a bride is something that they have dreamed of from the time they were little girls. They have imagined all of the details, from the dress to the cake. Happy bridesmaids...

So you forked out tons of money on a dress that's still hanging in it's cleaner's bag in your closet... only worn once. What do you do with it? Here are some ideas.

Some brides complete their wedding party with special nieces, cousins, or lifelong neighbors, and these participants are called junior bridesmaids. The ring bearer and flower girl are sometimes...

Designing a bridesmaid’s dress is not difficult. A bridesmaid's dress should compliment the bridal party as well as adhere to the desires of the bride. An ideal bridesmaid dress will have many...

The mother of the groom is a unique role that is usually met with questions about proper level of involvement in the wedding and dress code for the big day. While etiquette is highly important,...

You may have dreamed about your wedding day, with all its splendor and finery. Surely you surely want the best on this great day---from the invitations, flowers on the altar, and wedding rings to...

Second only to choosing the bride's dress, selecting the dress to be worn by the bridesmaids is an important fashion decision that will influence the colors and theme of the entire wedding. From...

A bridesmaid's gown can be a wonderful complement to a bride's dress, but what if you can't find anything that suits your bridesmaids? Then it's time to design your own. This article will give you...

A wedding is a time for a bride to look and feel her best. As the center of attention and with every detail planned and photograph snapped, the way a bride looks creates lifelong memories. For...

If you have ever been a bridesmaid and have a dress (or two, or three) packed away in a closet somewhere, you might wonder if anything useful can be done with the dress after the wedding....

After a bride chooses her dress, the next choice is how she'll wear her hair. Picking a bridal hairstyle that goes with the dress, the bride's facial features, and tone of the wedding is...

In traditional wedding etiquette, the choice of dress for the groom's mother is subtly driven by the mother of the bride. Though modern etiquette is more flexible and acknowledges that the groom's...

Being the mother of the bride brings happiness and cherished memories. It also brings certain duties that the mother of the bride traditionally does for her daughter and her fiance.

Many brides are breaking away from the tradition of having all of their bridesmaids dress the same. There are several benefits to this route -bridesmaids will spend money on a dress that they are...

Congratulations! You're getting married, and along with a groom by your side, you have picked a pack of top-notch bridesmaids. In addition to choosing your dress, you also must select a color and...

Knowing how to find a stylish Mother of the Bride gown is imperative for happy dress shopping. Too many Mother of the Bride gowns look dowdy, old lady'ish and are extremely expensive. Finding...

Congratulations! You’re getting married. While tying the knot is a joyous event, it seems that every wedding-to-be isn’t without its share of miniature hurdles. Standard hurdles include (but are...

It's your big day! The church, the flowers, the dresses, the guests...so many things to take care of to make everything perfect. But wait, it's not even your wedding! That's the job of a good maid...

The bridesmaid dress: it's been the butt of jokes, the topic of books and the subject of movies for years. Most bridesmaid dresses get worn once and then shoved to the back of the closet for...

The ring is on your finger. The wedding planning is on. Enter Bridezilla!

One of the biggest ways to keep your bridesmaids smiling is to pick a dress they love, can afford easily, and can wear again to another event (such as another wedding as a guest!) Picking such a...

Choosing a bridesmaid dress falls onto the bride's shoulders. Some brides accept input and advice from bridesmaids, while others make the choice alone. Selecting a bridesmaid dress is a step which...

Picking bridesmaid dresses can be one of the most difficult decisions for a bride. Not only does she have to like the dress, she must consider what her bridesmaids will think of the gowns....

If you want to be a bridesmaid, consider your responsibilities before accepting the offer. It is an honor to be a bridesmaid, but it is also a lot of work. You need to help plan a wedding shower...

I will tell you what every bride really wants from her maid of honor, and how to give that to her.

Buying a bridesmaids dress can be a stressful - and expensive adventure. Being a bridesmaid is an honor, so remember: the bridesmaids dress isn't all about you. Keep the bride in mind, keep others...

Picking your wedding dress was a difficult feat. It took you an entire lifetime of daydreaming about it to get down to the month it likely took you to pick out that absolutely perfect wedding...

A wedding is a joyous and thrilling event, but the planning and decision-making can be nerve-wracking, especially for a bride. Among her decisions are the gowns she and her attendants will wear. A...

Your friends who are going to be in your wedding come in all shapes and sizes, and sometimes it can be a challenge to find a dress that is going to flatter all the bridesmaids in your wedding....

Being the maid of honor to your best girlfriend on her special day is one of the greatest rewards we can accept as women. But in doing so, you are also accepting the responsibility of her...

Ladies, let’s talk a minute about bridesmaids’ dresses for fat girls. We shall assume that you aren’t the sort of shallow friend that would assign your fat...

Weddings can be a source of fun or a source of stress. If you have been chosen by the bride to stand beside her on her big day, it can be daunting trying to be the best bridesmaid. Here are some...

The toilet paper wedding dress is a great bridal shower game that involves covering the bride in toilet paper. Learn more about playing the toilet paper wedding dress game with tips from an event...

One of the major complaints from bridesmaids is that they do not like the dress. While some brides may choose hideous creations that no one in their right mind would wear more than once, the more...

Few women want to turn down the honor of being a bridesmaid in a friends wedding, but if the cost of the bridesmaid clothing is too expensive, they may have to. For this reason, a bride needs to...

Emergencies happen, even mere days before your wedding. If an unforeseen event affects one of your bridesmaids, you may need to replace her at the last minute. Consider these tips to make the...

Although the wedding day belongs to the bride, members of her bridal party can't help but want to look fabulous as well. The mother of the bride is one of the most special members of a wedding,...

For many brides-to-be, it makes sense to simply choose a color for their bridesmaids dresses, rather than choose a particular dress (although these will likely come from the same designer). While...

Bridal pictures offer the option of formally showcasing the bride without enduring the stress usually associated with the wedding day. By shooting several weeks, even months, before the wedding,...

Whether you’re a bride, bridesmaid, mother of the bride or flower girl, if the wedding you’re involved with chooses David’s Bridal you’re going to have to visit the nearest location and get...

this is a harder task than it seems. Your bridesmaids will most likely come in a variety of shapes and sizes and you want to find something that you like and that all the girls will feel...

With the range of sizes women come in today, finding a dress that flatters your closest friends and family can be challenging. A few tricks of the eye, however, can yield great results.

Learn the newspaper dress game, a fun game where the guests make a newspaper wedding dress for the bride - free video.

Learn the dress game, a fun unique bridal shower game, in this free video.

Learn the dress up game, a unique bridal shower game, in this free video.

Picking bridal party jewelry may seem like a minor task when planning your wedding day, but it is a detail that needs attention. Whether you are a bride selecting bridal party jewelry as a gift to...

Does everyone around you seem to be getting married? Are you asked to be in more weddings than you can keep track of? Forget the curse of always being a bridesmaid and enjoy the duty and the...

During your wedding there's always the task of making something memorable for your bridal party to take home with them after the big event. Flower girl dress sachets are feminine, lovely and smell...

You buy magazines and look through websites to find your perfect wedding dress. But your flower girl wants to look amazing too. Everyone will watch her as she walks down the aisle, and you can...

Bridesmaid dresses can be beautiful, elegant and unique. To others, bridesmaid dresses are ugly and uncomfortable. Either way, it is best to take that piece of fabric and to re-create it into...