A stylized bridesmaid's guide by BEST DAY EVER EVENTS We’re sure most of you can relate to having
Our line-up of ladies included the ‘girl next
to embrace a bridesmaid look that just isn’t
door’, ‘rocker’, ‘boho beauty’, ‘free spirit’ and
quite you. You don’t hate it (ok, maybe you
‘glam girl’. With a colour palette of cobalt and
do), but the dress just doesn’t quite flatter
navy blues, we visited local bridal shops and
your figure and definitely doesn’t fall in line
fashion boutiques on the hunt for dresses
with your personal style. No offense brides,
that complimented each girl and hinted at
we know it’s your day and you should have
their unique individual styles. And, we didn’t
the ultimate say, but wouldn’t you rather
stop at attire; what really brings these looks
know that your girls not only look, but also
full circle is tying in jewelry selection, floral
feel amazing standing up there next to you?
bouquets flawlessly designed by The Flower Factory and the perfect hair and unifying
Of course, there’s always the fear that if each
makeup (which in this case featured a bold
bridesmaid wears a different dress, different
oxblood lip). A matching oxblood nail polish
jewelry and carries a slightly different
from lacc, found at Shut Up I Love This, was
bouquet, the wedding party isn’t going to
a natural choice, not only because the colour
look like they are part of the same wedding.
matched the lip perfectly, but because this
That is simply not the case!
pretty polish is also vegan and paraben free.
It’s important to incorporate a few common
There’s no doubt that playing on each girl’s
elements so that the looks do come together
individual style and finding unique pieces
in a really beautiful and cohesive way. Unify
from local boutiques around the city can all
the bridesmaids with your colour palette
come together in a really amazing way. Here’s
of choice, a consistent makeup look and
to doing things a little differently!
bouquets that use similar blooms while still allowing your girls’ personal styles and personalities to shine through.