While the bride and groom are the two most important people at a wedding and the centre of attraction, the fun that comes with having a bridal train is another highlight of the wedding.
The bridal train brings colour and warmth to the wedding. In most cases, bridesmaids are considered friends of the bride. It is normal to call a few friends, assign them a bridal title, and call it a day, but there are a few other things you need to consider before you assemble your bridal train:
- Number of ladies your need as bridesmaids
Usually, the number of bridesmaids you have is determined by the size and type of your wedding. it is important to keep your bridal party proportionate to your number of guests. For example, 12 bridesmaids for a wedding with 50 guests is too much.
2. Consider their personalities
You want to avoid drama at your wedding. Before you choose your bridesmaids, think about how the entire wedding party will get along. If one person on your list has a temperamental personality and tends to rub it on people the wrong way, you may want to avoid such a person. The standard is to have bridesmaids who are friendly, cordial, and can blend with everybody.
3. Budget
Sometimes, being a bridesmaid might be expensive. In most cases, they pay for their dresses, makeup, accessories, and sometimes the bridal shower. So consider all the ladies you have in mind first and be sure they are willing and able to commit to the cost of being a bridesmaid.
4. Type of outfit
Every bridesmaid will definitely want to look good on that day, but not all of them will like the particular dress you might want them to wear. If you want them to wear a sleeveless dress, for instance, some of your maids might not be comfortable with that. So before you choose the ladies, know their sense of style and know what all of them will be comfortable wearing. This way you avoid problems with your bridesmaids.
5. Reconsider including your siblings
Try including everyone in your wedding even if you have three sisters and your fiance has four. Your siblings will have other major responsibilities on that day, so try to leave some of them out of the wedding party so that they won’t always have to excuse themselves from the bridal train.