Ted’s Tips – Weekly wedding insights from Westin’s wedding planner Ted Daniels…

“First things first – for the bridesmaids’ dresses, think fun!!

The current trend is for knee length or tea length dresses. Long, formal dresses are out of style and can be cumbersome.

Shorter length dresses allow your gals to have more fun and to not worry about stepping on their dress or about picking up the dress when going up stairs, not to mention if the weather is inclement.  Plus, if the day is warm, your girls would be thrilled to have their legs breathe  fresh air.

While picking out your bridesmaids’ dress may be fun, I have also seen the bride choose a specific fabric, but leave the style of the dress up to each bridesmaid. Also, allowing them to pick a dress of their choice, while not straying from a certain color palate, allows them to feel comfortable, look good (not as good as the bride) and to be able to wear the dress again.

Let the girls have fun with the shoes – tell the bridesmaids the color and let them decide if they want to wear sandals or pumps.  As a great gift idea shoes or jewelry could be given by the bride for being in the wedding.”

For more wedding info or to talk to Ted call (617) 424-7498 or email Ted.Daniels@Westin.com, we would love to hear from you!

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March 4th, 2010