Best Look for Bridesmaids

Bridesmaids dresses can be a hard detail to pin down as there are so many styles, colors and fabrics to choose from. Not to mention, with so many girls it's almost always difficult to find one particular dress that looks great on everyone.

Designers are now selling the idea of, "same color different dress" and I absolutely LOVE it! One of our brides has decided to adapt that and have her bridesmaids in one color and her maid of honor(s) in another. If you decide to go this direction as well, here are some helpful details that will let your bridal party show off their individual style while keeping a uniform look.

- Choose 1 designer.
- Make sure all the dresses are in the same color (or color range) and fabric!
- Keep the accessories the same... this goes for shoes as well.
- Similar hair and makeup will ensure everyone looks like their going to the same event.

Monique Lhuillier has these super cute and relaxed styles:



David's Bridal even has a few selections...




My favorite option is by TwoBrids! Same dress, tons of options.

Not Your Grandmother's Pearls

I'm head over heels in love with the latest jewelry brides have been sporting down the aisle. Tons of drama and tons of bling! Statement necklaces and bold stud earrings seem to be the trend and I'm completely on board. These are my favorite pieces I've come across so far....

By: Kristin Morris Jewelry


By: Magpie Vintage


By: Kristin Morris Jewelry


By: An Etsy Designer

The Perfect Bridesmaid Gift

Brides are always trying to find the "perfect" gift for their bridesmaids... something super cute, practical, and somewhat wedding related. The solution? Pashminas! They're my absolute favorite accessory and go with everything (including semi-formal attire). This nation wide store offers them in tons of colors and at the affordable price of $10. Buy extra, you'll want to keep a few for yourself!

Love this idea.... get them embroidered for a personal and preppy touch!

Bridal Wedges

I'm such a shoe girl, believe me! But finding the perfect pair for your big day can be a daunting task if the setting is on the beach or in the grass. A happy medium? Wedges. Here are a few pairs I would wear down the aisle:

The Tradition of the Veil

Wedding veils are typically a big part of most weddings. A lot of brides wear a veil because they love incorporating more into their overall look, but what some brides may not know is the tradition behind the veil. I have read article after article about wedding traditions and how to incorporate old traditions in a now-a-day wedding. The veil is the perfect accessory for adding an old tradition to your wedding.

The veil dates back to ancient Greeks and Romans. Due to the fact that grooms were fearful of evil spirits and demons, they had their brides cover themselves to protect them from these evil spirits. The Roman brides often wore all red veils to keep away the evil spirits. Because brides could not see through these brightly colored veils, the white veils were created.

For arranged marriages, the veil was used to shield the bride's face from her groom-to-be until he lifted the veil and they were married.

The tradition of the veil has continued and changed over the years. The veil went from being used for protection to being used as a sign of chastity and submission of women. Lace veils were an American created tradition, which I find very interesting and fun!

Today veils are worn mostly as an accessory for the bride and to keep with the tradition that has carried on for centuries. There are many options for veils such as, blushers, fingertip, elbow, cathedral, and chapel length veils. There is also a mantilla veil with a big band of lace going all the way around it which is a big Spanish tradition. The picture above is an Erin Cole blusher veil.

We love helping our brides find the perfect veil to complete their overall wedding day look! At Solutions Bridal we have all sorts of beautiful veils that will help you create your look and carry on tradition!

~Solutions Bridal