Fixing Wedding Gown and Bridesmaid Dress Mishaps

By John Jones


A wedding is not complete without the bridesmaids. The bridesmaids are the bride's closest friends, sisters or female relatives and this group of women play a significant role in the pre-wedding activities and in the wedding ceremony. Bridesmaid dresses typically complete the theme of the wedding, enlivening the ceremony by their sophisticated gowns. Unlike before, plus size women who are chosen to become bridesmaids can now select from bridesmaid dresses that are very fashionable and which will flatter their figure. With more shops and boutiques catering to the plus size category, a plus size bridesmaid dress can be as fashionable and flattering as the ones worn by bridesmaids who can fit in so-called regular dress sizes.

When you have multiple bridesmaids and one or more are pregnant do not try to match all the dresses to be exactly the same. It will be extremely hard to find dresses in the same fabric that fit your non-pregnant and pregnant bridesmaids. Your best bet is to find several Dresses UK Saledifferent dresses but then add a touch of similarity such as a white or black ribbon sash to each dress. This will allow the pregnant bridesmaid to find a dress that fits her perfectly without having to go crazy finding the exact same style as everyone else.

A lot of movement, from shaking hands and hugs at the receiving line to dancing the night away, can cause spaghetti straps or buttons to snap. It's very likely to happen, so needles and threads are a must in bridal and bridesmaid purses. Just make sure you have the right shade of white for the wedding gown and plenty of tread in the bridesmaid dress color so that the necessary repairs can be done quickly and hidden easily.

All the dance floor action can result not only in a missed button, but also in a ripped hem. It only takes one wrong step by the bride or her dance partner and the seams are history. Don't be tempted to take needle and thread to a hem mishap, as tat will take time and will likely result in visible repair, and instead reach for some double sided tape safely stored in pre cut strips in one of the bridesmaid purses. The tape will hold long enough for the reception to end, and will not cause any damage to the fabric so that a professional can fix the dress properly at a later time.

Weddings are a beautiful time and everyone should be comfortable and feel amazing during the wedding and wedding reception. An expecting bridesmaid should not have to feel uncomfortable or left out just because she is pregnant. One of the best tips that can be offered is to have fittings enough in advance so changes can be made with plenty of time to spare. Enjoy the special occasion and be confident about the maternity bridesmaid dress choice.




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