3 RULES FOR BRIDESMAID DRESS SHOPPING

For your wedding, everything should be beautiful and everyone should be happy. This is easier said than done. There are few things in life more difficult to plan than a wedding. Just finding the perfect bridal dress can be a stress fest. Why cause extra anxiety when it comes to bridesmaids’ dresses? Below are three simple rules to help you make your choice.

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1.Be Nice 

Have no fear- you will be the most beautiful person at your wedding. So there’s no reason to make your ladies suffer with atrocious cuts or colors. Pick a hue that is complimentary to your color scheme but also to your friends’ complexions. Your choice will trump theirs every time but make sure they feel happy with the selection. Don’t choose a heavy fabric for a summer wedding; don’t choose the most expensive dress you can find. Also, consider the girls in your crew- is anyone on the heavier side? Is anyone really tall? 

Nothing can ruin somebody’s good time like wearing the wrong outfit for her body type. There are plenty of designs that are good for everyone (think empire waists or A-line cuts). Of course you want your wedding photos to look amazing but you want your friends to have a lot of fun too.

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2 . Cohesion 

A recent trend is to have bridesmaids wear different dresses for the wedding- different cuts, different fabrics, even different colors! This can alleviate a lot of stress for your friends and help ensure that they feel great about how they look. However, this is by no means an excuse for a free for all. Every bridesmaid should not go out and buy a dress on her own. This can make for some really awkward photos! Rather, talk about it together. Figure out which shades of color will complement each other as well as the setting of the ceremony. Let each woman decide the neckline that she feels most comfortable with but agree upon a hem length. This is a simple yet effective way to create a cohesive, photographic look. And at the end of the day, it’s the photo that this struggle is really for, right?

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3 .Don’t Wait 

Don’t make this task the last on your to do list. It going to take a significant amount of time just to decide on what dress to wear- especially if you have a lot of bridesmaids – and that is just the first step in the process. The dresses need to be ordered, fittings need to be scheduled, matching shoes and accessories need to be found. It could take several weeks, if not months, to completely attire your bridesmaids. Be proactive and get this job out of the way so you and your friends can focus on more important decisions – like what cake to have and which wine to drink.

Most likely, your bridesmaids are the ladies nearest and dearest to you. This day is a big day for them too. Remember to keep calm and work together to sort out any issues. That way all the memories you have of your wedding are happy ones.

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How to Ask a Girl to Prom or Homecoming in a Cute Way

Getting a girl to go to a dance with you is pretty easy, but asking her in a creative way that she is sure to remember is a bit more challenging. This article will describe many techniques so you can find the one that works for you.

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Breaking the Ice

1.Write a note asking her to Prom. 
At the top, write "Now that we've broken the ice, will you go to Prom/Homecoming with me?" Be sure to include her name somewhere, so she knows for sure that you're asking her, and sign your name at the bottom.

2.Laminate the note. Laminate the note with plastic so that it won't melt or disintegrate in the next steps.
Or, if you don't have time to laminate it, put it into a resealable plastic sandwich bag. If you have to go with this method, try to make it a little more romantic by putting rose petals or candy into the bag with the note.

3.Find a clear plastic bin. Dig around your kitchen for a large plastic dish with a lid. Or pick one up at the grocery store — they're usually marketed as containers for leftovers.

4.Put the note into the container, and fill it with water. Remember that the water will expand a little as it becomes ice, so don't fill it all the way to the top.

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Balloons

1.Buy some balloons. 
How many you get depends on where you'll be leaving them. If you're going to leave them in her car, get four or five; if you'll be leaving them in a room, like her bedroom, get seven or eight.

Pick a color scheme. If you know this girl loves purple, get balloons that are varying shades of purple. If you're both really into school spirit, choose your school colors. Or, if you're at a loss, you can't go wrong with pink, red and white.

2.Put cute items into the empty balloons. 
One of the balloons will need a slip of paper with your name on it, so she knows who's asking her. Don't just leave the others empty, though! Try filling them with these things:

• Individually-wrapped candy, like Kisses
• A small love poem
• A picture of the two of you together
• A small gift, like a bracelet or other trinket she can wear to the dance

3.Blow up the balloons. 

Blow them up yourself, or take them down to your local grocery store or flower shop and ask for them to be filled with helium. (Just warn the person behind the counter that the balloons have small items in them!)

• Tie ribbons at the end. If you fill your balloons at a shop, they'll do this for you. If you're doing it yourself, though, simply tie a ribbon around the end of the balloon, and use scissors to curl the ends. See How to Curl Ribbon for more help.

4.Write the note. Say something like "[Girl's name], you make me feel lighter than air. Go to Prom/Homecoming with me?" Tape a pin or needle to the note, so she knows she has to pop the balloons.

• If you went to a floral shop to fill the balloons, ask if you can have a pin with a colored end, that florists use for corsages.

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5.Leave the balloons where she'll find them. 

You can ask her parents if you can leave them in her room, or you could get one of her friends to help you leave them in her car.

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