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The top color choices for bridesmaids dresses this spring

Spring is just around the corner, and before you know it the wedding season will be in full bloom. The best thing about Spring weddings is that you have a colorful natural setting, that forms a refreshing background for your wedding. Incorporate the fresh elements and colors of this beautiful season into your wedding, and it will be truly welcoming.

One of the easiest ways to dress up your wedding venue with the glorious beauty of spring is to choose vivid hues that characterize this season, for your bridesmaids dresses. Here is a roundup of the prettiest colors that can make your spring wedding fun and vibrant.

Turquoise

This cool blue with a hint of green, is energizing and will punctuate your wedding venue with vibrant color. It is an ideal choice for a garden wedding, as it forms a striking combination with the natural green background.Reminiscent of tropical, sun kissed beaches, this mix of blue and green is powerful and makes a bold statement. Turquoise will form the perfect backdrop for a white wedding gown, and bring out its beauty in your wedding photographs. The Mori Lee 31055 chiffon bridesmaid gown in turquoise is a splendid example of this color.

Pistachio

Spring and green are synonymous, and playing with the lighter shades of green will undoubtedly reflect the essence of this season at your wedding. Pistachio isn’t overpowering, but is relaxing and refreshing. While mint has been a favorite with maids over the last few years, you can breathe more life into the paleness of mint with the lively shade of Pistachio. The hue is deeper, and can brighten up the setting. It also forms a stunning neutral for all the other colors found in nature. You can easily mix it with bouquets of any color, and it pairs exquisitely with yellows and purples. This After Six bridesmaid dress in pistachio is a stellar bridesmaid dress that your favorite girls will love to wear.

Rose

Rose is a color that is traditionally associated with romance, a timeless classic. The pattern and material of the dress you choose will dictate the effect it conjures. Lace dresses are casual and fun, while a silk frock has a touch of sophistication. This color is soft and relaxing. It is a welcome alternative to the paler blush and bright peach, as it suits more skin tones and looks good on almost anyone. Take a look at this beautiful Mori Lee rose dress, isn’t it soothing and feminine?

Marsala

Certain colors have the ability to pack in a punch, and Marsala is one of them. Inspired by the aromatic Sicilian wine, which is also its namesake, this color is deliciously indulgent. An earthy hue that falls somewhere between purple, brown and cherry, it is a color that is bold and spectacular. Choose a dress in this rustic color with sparkling embellishments (which by the way, is a hot trend this wedding season) and your bridesmaids will look sexy and stylish. It works well with neutrals like gray and white. Short frocks in this color exude youthfulness, while longer gowns are classic and elegant.

At Best for Bride we have a fantastic collection of bridesmaids dresses in various colors and exciting patterns. Check out our collection today, to find the one you love.

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How to Survive a Bridal Show

A bridal show can be incredibly overwhelming for a couple and the ones that decide to accompany them. With so many vendors to visit, all vying for your attention and business, how do you choose?

Most companies will send you home with information about them, be it a pamphlet, a business card or a brochure of their services. Carry a file folder with you, and only accept these items from a company you would truly be interested in having be a part of your big day. This will help you keep organized and you’ll know you don’t have any literature from someone you thought was “just okay”.

Be prepared to ask important questions. As professionals, they are all used to couples-to-be that have many questions about their products and services so don’t be too shy if you are interested. A couple of questions you may want to ask are:

– How long they’ve been in business
– How many weddings they take on in a year
– If they do multiple weddings in one day (this one is incredibly important especially for makeup artists and photographers)
– Pricing packages and if they partner with any other service providers (many hairstylists and makeup artists work together and can usually even suggest a photographer)
– Contact information
– Previous reviews
– Do they have all the necessary certification they need

If you are pleased with the information they provide you with, ask them to set up a meeting in the coming weeks to discuss details of your wedding. Remember, you don’t have to book all your services in one day at a bridal show, but it is a good place to gather information and see which professionals work with others or who they recommend. Often times, wedding business is based on word of mouth from other professionals in the field.
If you’d like to do some wedding gown browsing before you go to a bridal show so that you have something in mind for your big day, don’t forget to visit Best for Bride for all the latest in wedding dress fashions.

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Creative Guest Book Ideas

Want more than just the usual glided edged guest book that you can buy in any store for your wedding? Need something creative but aren’t sure what you are looking for? Check out our creative guest book ideas to add a personal touch to your wedding!

Letters to the Bride and Groom

Leave a vintage typewriter with a stack of paper inviting guests to type out some messages, words of wisdom or advice they have for a newly married couple. You’ll love being able to go back and read what they wrote for you and what they had to say on your wedding day.

Wedding Mad Libs

You can get these from a lot of online wedding stores or you can create your own. Instead of having a guest book, leave the mad libs on the tables at every place setting and have a box where your guests can drop off the mas libs when they’re done. You’ll love reading them!

Puzzle Pieces

If you are a couple that loves puzzles, you can have a photo of the two of you made into a puzzle by many online companies. You can let guests write on the backs of the pieces and you can put the puzzle together upside down to read all of the notes written to you. Fun, a little challenging and definitely unique!

Photo Frames

Instead of having a photo of yourselves, you can always have a custom poster made with your names and wedding date on it for your guests to sign around. This will give you something to hang up next to a wedding photo and you’ll be able to have all the well wishes on display.

Don’t forget to check out Best for Bride as your one stop shop for everything you need for your special day. From dresses to invitation, we’ve got you covered.

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Flower Girl Fun

It is extremely popular to include children in the wedding party and this can easily create a huge amount of charm and innocence to the ceremony. One of the most likely people that you will include in this area is a young girl who will play the role of flower girl. While this can be a fun and wonderful addition to your wedding, there are some things that you can do to make the adventure easier for both you and the little girl that you have chosen.

Rehearse

One of the most important things that you can do with your flower girl is to rehearse. She will feel much more comfortable is she knows what she is supposed to do when it comes time for the wedding. This is also a great time to explain to her how you would like her to throw out her petals. You may also want to get her parents involved so that they can practice at home before the big day.

Keep an Open Mind

Kids will be kids and you never really know how they will react to something until it has already happened. Be prepared for your flower girl to be frightened of the whole ordeal and be ready with a plan to help her carry out her duties. It is also likely that some unexpected things might happen with your flower girl during the wedding. Some little girls have refused to throw out their flower petals during a wedding at all, opting to hang onto them instead. Try not to panic if this happens to you, it will create some fun wedding memories in the future.

Tips

One idea that may be helpful is to have someone that the little girl is familiar with, like her parents or grandparents, sit on the outside of the aisle so that she can see them when she enters the venue. This way she can focus on getting to that person rather than worrying about the other people in the room. It will be easy for little children to develop stage fright in this situation and having someone there that they know can make them feel more comfortable.

It is also a good idea to give her a small gift to hold onto before the wedding. This could be a small toy that she can play with and hide in her basket when it is time to walk down the aisle. This can help keep her occupied while she is waiting for her turn and may help ease some of the nerves that she may be feeling.

Conclusion

Having a flower girl as a part of your wedding party can be fun and very special. If you choose a small girl to do the honors, it may be a good idea to select an older girl who can also help her out. Having a set of sisters or cousins complete the task together can also be a fun adventure and make for some adorable pictures.

Best for Bride

Best for Bride has everything that a bride needs to plan her perfect day. Don’t forget to bring your flower girl into the shop so that you can find the perfect dress for her as well.