the bridesmaids commandments(1)

Thou shalt treat your best girls right... read on to find out how
  1 THOU SIIALT NOT
I choose tlicm impulsively
I In the buzzy aftermath of the most allure wedding dresses romantic
proposal ever, it's tough not to nng all your best
friends in the world, spill your news and ask them
to be a part of your bridal party. But before you
make that call, think through a few logistics.
First, how big a wedding are we talking? Eight
bridesmaids would look great at a formal
200-person do. but might seem a teensy bit
out of proportion if you're planning a low-key
40-guest garden party. There's no rigid formula
for this, but use size as a rough guideline - and
remember that budget-wise, every lady means
another bouquet and thank-you gift, so less can
be more. Second, discuss family members with
your groom - you both may have siblings or cousins you want represented, and it's best to be on the same page from the off. Finally, cinderella wedding dresses don't be a slave to convention. Just because your roommate
from uni chose you to be her maid doesn't mean
you're required to return the favour, and, yes, it
is OK to have an uneven number of maids and
ushers. The only inviolable rule is to surround
yourself with the best girls for the job - the ones
who'll keep you sane when wedmin stress strikes
and make you smile all the way up the aisle.
  2 THOU SHALT pop
tlie question in style
Once you've got the right mix of maids
in mind, resist the urge to blurt out the offer in
the pub after a few dnnks or in a group email.
Instead, there are tons of personal ways to make the offer and get the celebratory vibe going straightaway, from a heartfelt handwritten note
to a comedy pair of embroidered socks (check
out the retro styles at advantagebridal.com).
You could plump for a cool pre-printed 'Will you
be my bridesmaid?' greeting card (try dessy.com
or zazzle.co.uk), or DIY it with a bottle of wine
and a customised label from thewinelabel.co.uk.
Whatever method you go with, the key is to
make it feel like an honour rather than an
obligation right from the beginning.
  3 THOU SIIALT NOT
spring expenses
011 them willv-nilly
How's this for an awkward scenario: a brilliant
shopping day with the team culminates in finding ab-fab bridesmaids dresses, but when you get to the till, a staring contest ensues when no one
reaches for their plastic. Are you paying? Are
they? That's why it's essential to be open classic wedding dresses about
money expectations nght from the start.
Tradition suggests that the bride foots the bill
for the maids' outfits (especially if you're
requiring an elaborate confection in a seriously
statement colour), though if they're choosing
their own look, it's not unreasonable to ask
them to pay. Between those two extremes lies
a lot of grey area, where you could go halves or
perhaps pick up their shoes and accessones
depending on your budget and theirs, so talk
it out to find a plan that's comfortable for everyone. Just remember that they're pledging their time and energy to help you prepare for
your big moment (not to mention their own
money to throw you a killer hen party), so it's
nice to treat them if trumpet wedding dresses you can.

Under the spotlight: Modest Wedding Dresses (with sleeve guide!)

This week I’m taking a look at modest wedding dresses. So what exactly do I chiffon wedding dresses mean by ‘modest wedding dresses’? Typically, a wedding dress described as modest will have some form of sleeve, a neckline that isn’t low cut, and a length is floor length, or somewhere between your knee and the floor. Modest wedding dresses are great if you’re conscious about exposing too much flesh, or you’re not one for wearing anything too showy and extravagant.

Modesty can be such an attractive trait, and you certainly don’t need to show lots of flesh in order to be a stunning bride. You’ll be all the more gorgeous if you wear something you feel comfortable in, and something that is halter wedding dresses incredibly you. And modest wedding dresses are most definitely not boring, frumpy or unsexy! I’m a big fan of the saying that less is more, and keeping things simple so that real, natural beauty and personality can shine through.

If you’re thinking that a modest wedding dress is the right choice for you, you’ve got many great options to consider. So lets start with the sleeves – perhaps the most typical feature of a modest wedding dress. Sleeves come in all shapes and sizes, and do not mean you’ve got to totally wrap yourself up. If you don’t want to be completely covered up, I recommend looking for wedding dresses with petite wedding dresses cap (or other short) sleeves or ¾ length sleeves. If it’s long you’re after, you’ve got an abundance of options to choose from too, if you don’t fancy the typical straight-up-and-down.

I’ve compiled some illustrations below, taken from the lovely allure wedding dresses onewedding.co.uk, to introduce you to some different kinds of sleeves, and help you decide what kind of sleeve is right for you!

Cap sleeve: Great for those with slim arms and small shoulders.

Petal sleeve: Such a pretty sleeve design that looks like a tulip over your shoulder. This style suits any  arm shapes and sizes.

T-shirt sleeve: Just like you see on a t-shirt. This is short but offers a bit of coverage, ending halfway between your elbow and shoulder. A nice and simple style that can look really modern on a wedding dress

Juliet sleeve: This long sleeve is puffed at the shoulder and fitted around the arm. It’s typically seen on period-style wedding dresses with lots of frills and volume. Just be careful if you’re larger one shoulder wedding dresses on top, or have very broad shoulders, as this dramatic sleeve could make you look too broad on top.

Balloon sleeve: This dramatic long sleeve is full and balloon-shaped over the upper arm, then gets narrower from the elbow to the wrist. To even things out if you have a large bust and broad shoulders, keep your neckline low-cut and simple.

Poet sleeve: This romantic sleeve works well with loose and floaty wedding dresses. It is wide and gathered at the shoulder, which continues down to the wrist, where it is then gathered again, or tapered.

Long/Illusion sleeve: This is a long sleeve, without the full coverage. The sheer fabric will keep things delicate and feminine, making sure you don’t feel too covered up, while offering cinderella wedding dresses enough coverage to keep you comfortable. An incredibly elegant choice.

Bell sleeve: This sleeve style is narrow at the shoulders and gets wider towards the end, creating a bell like shape – much the same as the way bell-bottomed flares do. It can be long or short, stopping at the sweetheart wedding dresses top of the arm, the elbow, or the wrist. Versatile, and flattering!

Sources: http://www.forherandforhim.com/blog/under-the-spotlight-modest-wedding-dresses-with-sleeve-guide/