Dressing the bridesmaids 2

This month, I've been all about the bridesmaids. The type of the fabric for the dress matters a lot as we had seen. The maids need to look really good for the wedding. So you select the material and moving to the next step: the design of the dress. Why go on that direction?

A majority of Kenyan weddings, the bridesmaids dresses are custom made by local tailors, which is a great thing as its tailor made to fit individual bridesmaids. The number of weddings that buy from a shop locally or online for ready made dresses is still a small fraction compared to the custom made dresses. Sometimes after purchase, a little or no adjustment on the dresses might be required or not to make the dresses fit well.





Never the less, whether you buy or make dresses, the issue that comes to mind is who selects the length and design of the bridesmaids dresses? There are a number of instances that the bride might prefer to be strict on a uniform length and color and leave the designs to the maids. On the other hand the bride may want  everyone to wear the same dress in terms of length, color and design. Or as the emerging and constantly growing trend of a variety of colors that can either be 2 or more won by the bridesmaids.





Its the bride's day and her wishes rule the day. Even though its clear in her mind what she wants, it would be a great idea to sit down the maids for a chat about this. Locally, it is customarily expected that most bridesmaids will pay for their own wedding day outfit. By considering their opinion as much as the bride's rules the day, dignifies them in the role that they play on her big day. This conversation with the maids is beyond just the length, design and color of the dresses.

  Traditionally, If the wedding is pink, it would be assumed that the maids will wear the same color of dresses. This would be basically coordinate with the wedding day decor of both the reception and ceremony areas. With so much changes and weddings being customized to the tastes of the groom and bride, you need your bridesmaids to be on board with your final decision as far as they're concerned.

Not to be overlooked is the issue of money. The cost of bridesmaids dresses whether custom made or bought as ready to wear has to be discussed. There have been instances of a few dissatisfied maids complaining behind the bride's back on how expensive the designer she has chosen to make their dresses. Remember that they pay for their own hair, make-up, shoes and other accessories for your day as the brides. Usually, if there is a dinner party after the wedding; they're invited to it which in a lot of instances, they still have to pay for themselves. With all the money they end up spending......it might justify making their opinion count on the bridesmaids dresses.

Dressing the bridesmaids

The intervals I take to write blogs surprise me none the less, am glad to do so. One thing that am glad most brides no longer like for maids fabrics is the bridal satin. There was a time nearly almost all weddings in Nairobi was about bridesmaids wearing bridal satin. It was great when it lasted but many people can no longer stand it. The 1st thing many people say nowadays for maids dresses that they would do any fabric but bridal satin.

The goodnews is; not all satin is boring, there are great options to work with on satin for bridesmaids dresses such as valentino satin, charmeuse, duchess, slipper, stretch satin etc. What's important is for the design required to be identified. Then comes the decision on what type of fabric is preferred whether light, medium or heavy. 

Bridesmaids options aren't limited to satin fabrics. African prints are also good choices for bridesmaids dresses such as good quality materials from west african countries are ideal to use.

Another option that is old fashion with weddings locally are use of tafetta fabric, which is very rare to find on bridesmaids today. Does it end with that. Fortunately, NO. Alot of exiting options are available a few amongst them being: chiffon, linen, cotton and silk. Whatever the preffered option, you never go wrong with a good quality bridesmaids dresses' fabric.