Purple: Regal Bridesmaid Dresses

February with Dear Wedding Day: Purple

Purple is a color of elegance, regality, and vibrance. It's one of my favorite colors and a stunning color for bridesmaids dresses. 

Here are six of my favorite ways for bridesmaids to wear purple at your wedding.

True Purple

Deep Purple

Lavender

Lilac

Mauve

Shades of Purple

Next on DWD: Sexy

Boxes: Be My Bridesmaid?

December with Dear Wedding Day: Boxes

Asking your most important ladies to stand beside you as you say "I do" is so exciting! What makes it even more exciting? Asking them in a fun and clever way.

Here's everything you need to create a "Will you be my Bridesmaid" Box:

A flip top box to hold the goodies.

A cute note to officially ask: Will you be my bridesmaid?

Mini champagne to celebrate.

Silk flowers to preview the bouquet.

A notebook to keep her organized.

Special notes to explain (1) your ladies; (2) your day; (3) her dress; and (4) her role.

An emergency bridesmaid kit.

Jewelry to match her dress.

Special bridesmaid stickers.

Nail polish for added beauty.

Color swatches to showcase the wedding colors.

Bonus: personal photos of you and your bridesmaid.

Some Examples:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next on DWD: Snow

Etsy Spotlight: Highfills Hangers

Have you seen those adorable photos of bridesmaids dresses hung by customized hangers? If you haven't, here are some examples:

Custom hangers are a great way to add personal touches to your day. Highfills Hangers offers a variety of designs for you to truly customize your order. Enjoy some of my favorites below and see her Etsy shop for more!

Options to customize: Wire, hanger, & ribbon colors:

Special options: Flower and glitter colors

Mismatched Maid

A new trend in bridal party looks is mismatched bridesmaids. This look allows each bridesmaid to feel her best and show off her individuality. Enjoy ten of my favorite ways to rock the Mismatched Maid.

Same Dress, Different Necklines

Same Dress, Different Colors

Dresses in Similar Shades

Same Color Family

Different Dresses, Same Color

Standout Maid-of-Honor

Two-Toned Bridesmaids

Same Fabric, Coordinating Dresses

Classic Nude Dresses

Coordinating, but Completely Different

Will your bridal party be rocking the Mismatched Maid?