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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