How a Bridesmaid Can Help the Bride Pick a Dress

Planning a wedding takes time and great attention to detail, so it’s oftentimes easy to get overwhelmed in the process. Bridesmaids can be an incredibly helpful support system for the bride throughout the wedding planning to help with anything and everything she may need. Since choosing a dress is one of the most important parts of that process, here are some ways a bridesmaid can help the bride choose her dress.

Be Present

One of the easiest ways for a bridesmaid to help is by simply being present. Whether that’s during the planning and research stage or accompanying her to fittings, just having someone present to brainstorm ideas with can be incredibly helpful. You can also help even after she’s found her dream dress. From alterations to choosing her shoes and accessories to match, she’ll appreciate your helping hand throughout.

Take Photos

With many brides trying on several different dresses while shopping, it can be hard to remember which styles she likes best. Bridesmaids can be incredibly helpful in this process by taking photos of the various dresses and even keeping track of the brides’ opinions of each. This is especially useful if she is trying to decide between two designs, as seeing photos can be a deciding factor when making a final decision.

Help Plan

While the wedding may be months or even a year away, that time goes fast! The bride will be busy planning all the details of her wedding and bridesmaids can be a great asset to helping her stay on track with planning. Not only will she need time to research and actually shop, she’ll also most likely require alterations along with shipping time if needed. Bridesmaids can create a general timeline for the bride so she can ensure she’s meeting all the crucial deadlines without worrying about last minute dress details.

Give Advice

Wedding gown shopping is one of the most fun parts of the whole wedding process. Of course, you want your whole family and friends there with you while dress shopping, but we recommend keeping your group to around 3-5 people. Your bridesmaids are often a part of this process as well since you value their opinions and advice. This can be incredibly important when shopping because you’ll want everyone’s truly honest opinions when trying on the various styles and designs to decide which looks best.

Are you ready to start shopping for the wedding dress of your dreams? Book an appointment with one of our bridal specialists today to get started! You might also want to consider bringing these other items with you in addition to your bridesmaid!