Bridal Couture of the Palm Beaches

Have you selected your bridesmaids' dresses yet? Your gown will obviously be the most important dress of the day, but it's important that your girls look and feel great, too. This week, our bridal salon in West Palm Beach is here to examine a few mistakes brides commonly make when selecting bridesmaid dresses. By familiarizing yourself with these now, you'll be less likely to fall victim to them as you continue the planning process. Mistake #1: Giving Your Girls Too Many Options When it comes to shopping for bridesmaid dresses, your first instinct may be to gather your girls together to ask what type of dress they'd like to wear. However, asking your girls to start with an empty slate will likely result in a myriad of different opinions that may be impossible to build on. Instead, we recommend that you select three options and let your girls pick their favorites from there. Mistake #2: Not Asking Your Bridesmaids' Opinions As the bride, you ultimately have...

As a bride, one of your most important tasks will be choosing the women to stand beside you on your special day. Of course, your bridal party will ideally do more than stand beside you during the ceremony - they'll also be there to help you make decisions, finish all your DIY prep, and keep you sane when things get a little crazy.  Choosing the women (or men) to be in your bridal party is a big step, and one that should be given careful consideration. Keep reading to learn some basic guidelines that can help you make the best decision, courtesy of the team at our Palm Beach bridal salon . 1. Think Long-Term Many friendships tend to come and go. One year you're super close with someone, the next year you drift apart and rarely speak to one another. Your bridal party will be in pictures you keep forever, so we recommend choosing people who have been in your life for years and whom you envision staying close to for a long time. 2. Set Expectations Being in a wedding is ...

Being asked to be a bridesmaid is a great honor, but it can also be a lot of work and - let's be honest - expensive. It is not uncommon for modern bridesmaids to cover the costs of their dresses, shoes, hair, makeup, transportation, and lodging. Having your sisters, cousins, and best friend stand next to you on your special day is a wonderful tradition, but it's nice to be considerate of your bridesmaids when asking them to take part in your big day. Bridal Couture of the Palm Beaches is here to offer a few simple ways to show your bridesmaids how much you appreciate them. 1. Be Considerate Of Their Budgets Before you begin shopping for bridesmaid dresses, talk to each of your girls and find out what their budget is. If you expect them to cover the cost of their dresses, it is only courteous to be respectful of their budgeting needs. Find out what the maximum budget is for each of them, and then try to find dresses that are at or below the lowest price.  2. Pitch In O...