How To Choose Bridesmaids Dresses for a Valentine's Wedding

Valentine's day is one of the most romantic days of the year to get married. If you're planning a Valentine's wedding, incorporate the holiday into your theme to bring up the romantic element of the day up a notch.

When it comes to choosing the dresses of your bridesmaids, you have to keep their comfort in mind. You can still keep the valentine's theme without making your wedding look gaudy, as long as you do it with class. Here's how to choose a bridesmaid dress for your wedding.

* Don't be afraid of color. Red, white and pink are obvious color choices for your bridesmaids' dresses. You don't have to stick with these colors if you feel it's too obvious or you don't particularly fancy it. You can choose shades for the red color family if you don't specifically like red, such as royal purple, lavender, burgundy, maroon, red orange or blush of pink. If you're a modern bride, you can have your bridesmaids wear all black, and have them carry red bouquets as their accent color. Get the groomsmen involved by making them wear the same color cummerbund and tie.
* Keep it classy. Don't be a bridesmaid's nightmare by forcing them to wear tacky and over the top creations with hearts and ruffles. Their dresses can still be romantic as an ode to the holiday, without being distasteful. Choose formal long gowns in classic styles. Simple styles lend a more elegant air to any affair, regardless of the season or holiday that you will have your wedding.
* Make it flattering. Take into account the body types of your bridesmaids. A modern trend is to let each bridesmaid wear a slightly different style that is suited to her individual body type. If your bridesmaid has thick arms, don't force her to wear a sleeveless gown. If you want them to all wear the same style, the most flattering cut is the empire dress that falls into an A line skirt. As long as there's a unifying element to the gown, such as the same type of beadwork or same fabric choice, they will still look cohesive while still being able to express their own personality.
* Take into account the weather. Depending on where you live, there may still be a slight nip in the air. Provide shrugs or shawls as part of your bridesmaids' ensemble to help them keep warm. They won't be able to attend as well to you if they're freezing.
* Make sure the cost falls within your budget. Set a price ceiling for each bridesmaid's dress. You can find a decent bridesmaid's dress for $150 to $300, if you know where to look. Don't go over budget for their dresses. There's always a dress to be found in any budget. Most bridesmaids don't wear the dress again so there's no need to splurge.

Keep these guidelines in mind when choosing the bridesmaid's dress for your Valentine's wedding. It's sure to make your wedding day all the more memorable.

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