Planning a summertime wedding usually means one thing: having your ceremony outdoors. There is nothing quite like saying your wedding vows while feeling the breeze through your hair in a lovely garden or a sandy beach.
One thing you can’t plan for, however, is the weather. Luckily, many wedding venues know this, so they will help you to plan ahead. Make sure you talk to your venue about alternative options, including tents and indoor locations.
But let’s assume all goes well and you get to have that gorgeous outdoor wedding you always dreamed of. Along with finding a lovely wedding dress for yourself, you are also going to need to find suitable dresses for your bridesmaids.
Bridesmaids put a startling amount of effort into helping their bride plan for and execute her dream wedding. To pay them back, you should pick out bridesmaid dresses that will let them shine as well. These incredible options will have them looking their best on your big day.
Short Charmeuse Dress with Ruched Waist and Pocket
One of the duties of being a bridesmaid is to help out the bride throughout her wedding day. This can include everything from keeping guests entertained to starting the dance party to making sure all the vendors are where they should be when they need to be. It also means helping the bride touch up her makeup throughout the day.
Of course, no bridesmaid wants to get stuck lugging a purse around all day. So what’s a girl to do? The handy pockets on this gorgeous bridesmaid dress make it perfect for slipping in a stick of lipstick and a compact. That way, they are ready for touch-ups at any time.
Beyond just being functional, this dress is gorgeous and flattering as well. It has a flirty strapless neckline and a ruched waist to flatter the figure. Ruching is when designers add extra texture to the fabric to help hide any flaws and make the wearer look fabulous.
Another great feature of this dress is its capacity to be worn again and again. It has a classic silhouette that makes it just as apt for a cocktail party as it is for your wedding day. You can find this style in color options that include Apple, Black, Lapiz, Marine and Truffle.
Short Cotton Dress with Y-Neck and Skirt Pleating
Looking for a dress for your bridesmaids that offers a bit more coverage while still having the capacity to keep them cool on a hot summer day? Look no further than this trendy style.
It has a Y neck that gives off a modest and yet intriguing appeal. Despite the extra coverage, it is also sleeveless, so your important ladies can catch a cool breeze. The skirt has subtle pleating, and it looks wonderful with a pair of high heels.
Because of the distinct neckline of this dress, it isn’t accommodating to be worn with a necklace. However, it looks fabulous when paired with long, dangling earrings. Check out this style in color options of Truffle, Marine, Lapiz, Black or Apple.
Short Organza Striped Halter Dress
One of the most fun parts of a bride’s wedding day is often the portrait session. While taking the formal photos with family can wear on and on, it is always a lot more fun when you can get outside and take some more interesting photographs with the members of your bridal party. If your wedding venue has a lovely outdoor area for photos, you will want your bridesmaids to look at home among the natural surroundings. This dress is perfect for photos in or around a field of tall grass.
This style has a halter bodice and a sweetheart neckline that is incredibly feminine. It also has flattering diagonal stripes that help to add a sense of dimension. This dress is made from organza fabric that helps it to feel delightfully comfortable and lightweight, even on the hottest summer days.
Short Pleated Satin Strapless Dress
No bride wants to be stuck with limitations on her wedding day. Sometimes it can be frustrating when you find the perfect dress for your bridesmaids and yet you can’t find it in a desirable color option.
This simple and attractive gown is great because you can order it in up to 42 different color options. Why not even mix things up a bit and have each of your bridesmaids decked out in a different color?
The dress itself has a strapless neckline and is made of rich satin fabric. One of the benefits of satin is that it looks wonderful in any light. That means that portraits inside and outside will all look dazzling.
A key element to having a successful and entertaining wedding day is keeping your bridesmaids happy. With dresses like these, they are sure to be the life of the party on the biggest day of your life.
Scott Payne is a freelance writer who writes about weddings and specific products such as bridesmaid dresses.