After the wedding dress, bridesmaids dresses are one of the most important parts of your wedding plans. It can be a tough job, especially if you have a number of bridesmaids, to find dresses that fit everyone’s style and body shape.

Here are some tips for Bridesmaids dresses.

Increasingly the trend is to choose different styles of dress for each bridesmaid. Each bridesmaid selects a dress that suits their individual style. Rather than making them conform to one type. Choosing different styles for each bridesmaid means you need to think carefully about how you will tie the look of your bridal party together.

Here are some ideas that you could try:

• Colour: Even though the styles of your bridesmaid dresses might be different, you can still present a united look by making them all the same colour. Or perhaps use a range of shades of one colour to add interest but keep continuity.
• Accessories: Dress styles may need to differ for different people. Accessories, however, are more likely to fit everyone.  You can pick fascinators, hairstyles, jewellery or shoes that all match.
• Use your dress as a base: To create cohesion between your look and your bridesmaids, you could think about incorporating details from your wedding dress into the bridesmaid’s outfits. Perhaps use the same material to tie the bouquets. Or you could create detailing on headpieces for the bridesmaids. Using the same style of detailing on all the dresses is another option.
• Limit choices: You might be happy to give your bridesmaids different styles. But letting everyone choose whatever they like may be a step too far. You could pick two or three styles that suit different tastes and let your girls choose from there.

If you are planning on making your bridesmaids dresses individual, you might want to consider approaching a proper seamstress to either create custom made dresses for you and your bridesmaids.  Or having a seamstress make professional alterations to off the rack dresses, so each one fits perfectly. If you are planning to use parts of your wedding dress to create accessories or details for your bridesmaid’s dresses, a dressmaker can also ensure everything matches correctly.

While most people tend to think about booking a summer wedding, choosing an out of season wedding in winter can have lots of advantages including the following.

• more availability for venues during the low season.
• potential of getting a venue and other services cheaper because they are in less demand.
• the possibility of tying your wedding in with a special date such as an anniversary or midwinter celebration.

Ideas for Winter Wedding Dresses

Another benefit of an out of season wedding is that it gives you a great opportunity to do something different with your outfit and pick a fabulous winter wedding dress. Here are some ideas for your perfect winter wedding gown:

• Choose a long sleeved dress – most wedding dresses these days are strapless or have only thin straps, but a cooler wedding allows you to play with sleeves, such as delicate lace sleeves or cap sleeves in the same material as your dress.
• Go for colour – having a winter wedding can be a great excuse to thing differently and opt for colour rather than a more traditional white wedding dress. Pick a rich seasonal colour such as red or green, or add some glitz with glitter or gold or silver accents.
• Think about materials – winter could be a chance to try something different with a heavier material like velvet.
• Accessorise wisely – as the weather might not be as reliable out of season, you need to think carefully about accessories for your winter wedding dress. Perhaps opt for boots rather than shoes, or think about adding a wrap, gloves or hand muffler so you can keep warm during photos but take off layers at an indoor reception.

Whatever you decide for your winter wedding dress, it is important to still enlist the help of a professional fitter. They can ensure your dress fits in all the right places and that you are choosing a style that flatters your body shape.

 

 

If you are planning a Palmerston North wedding, there are some great venues in Palmerston North and the surrounding area to choose from. Whatever your style and whatever your budget you should be able to find something locally that will suit your plans for the big day.

We’ve put together a few suggestions…

Looking for a complete package? Try The Herb Farm at Ashhurst

A unique business, The Herb Farm produces natural skincare products as well as acting as a beauty retreat and function venue. The stunning gardens are a great place for an outdoor wedding, but a marquee is available at short notice if Mother Nature doesn’t come to your party. The Farm’s chef can cater the reception and The Herb Farm also offers hen parties with the chance to take part in a workshop to make your own natural products.

Looking for somewhere with a bit of style? Try The Regent on Broadway in Palmerston North

Designed in the Renaissance style with an ornate vaulted ceiling and a sweeping marble staircase – perfect for photo opportunities, The Regent on Broadway could be a good option if you are seeking a bit of glamour. You can even get married on the stage.

Looking for something laid back? Try the Tui Brewery in Mangatainoka

Choose from the Tuiversity Conference Centre or the Flagon Room, a historic brick building with views of the iconic Tui Tower. And of course, Tui beer is included in the price of your venue hire.

Looking for a really central venue? Try Caccia Birch House in Palmerston North

Caccia Birch House, originally built in1895, looks over the Hokowhitu Lagoon. Use the stunning gardens for a summer wedding or one of the beautiful rooms for an indoor ceremony. This venue offers flexible catering options and is really close to the CBD so handy if you want to move onto an after-party somewhere else.

Looking for an extra helping hand? Try Wharerata at the Massey University Turitea campus in Palmerston North

Wharerata has a dedicated wedding planner waiting to help you take care of every aspect of your big day from the cake to the seating plan. Weddings can take place outdoors in the sunken rose garden or inside the turn of the century homestead building.

It can be useful to choose your Palmerston North wedding venue, as one of the first parts of your wedding plan because then you will not only be secure in knowing you have a place booked, but you can also tailor other parts of your wedding to match your chosen ceremony venue.

For example, if you are having a simple outdoor summer wedding you might want to choose a shorter train or veil or even a shorter dress, while if you are getting married somewhere dramatic, you might want to pick a dress that will make a statement in the luxurious surroundings.

Whatever you decide, we can help you find the perfect wedding dress to suit you and your venue. Contact us today to make an appointment.