The Knot Ohio Weddings Magazine

BRIDESMAID DRESS BREAKDOWN

Top Tip

ORDER THE DRESSES AT THE SAME TIME SO THEY COME FROM THE SAME DYE LOT. THEN, SEND AN EMAIL TO YOUR GIRLS DETAILING THE TIMELINE AND THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES. FOLLOW UP WITH THEM ABOUT A WEEK BEFORE THE DRESSES ARE DUE TO ARRIVE.

THE BASICS

BEGIN BY BROWSING Start off by doing some research. In our (ahem) unbiased opinion, TheKnot.com is a great place to start—you can search thousands of dresses by color, fabric and style and find stores in your area that carry your faves. If you’re flipping through magazines or browsing Pinterest or Instagram, tear out pages and save or pin images to help zero in on what you like.

If any of your friends have been in a wedding party before, they’ll know that bridesmaids pay for their own dresses. But a gentle reminder is never a bad idea. When it comes to price,

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