Wedding planning can get busy! And sometimes bridesmaids’ dresses just aren’t #1 on the priority list.
Yes, while they’re not as important as your wedding dress (you ARE the star of the show, after all), getting the right dresses for your entourage still matters a lot. Especially if you want those envious, Instagram-ready photos.
Picking out bridesmaid dresses is difficult and requires you to consider a lot of conflicting factors. Check out our guide to choosing bridesmaid dresses below, or if you’re Perth-based scroll down to find shops that are “near me”!
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What To Consider When Choosing Bridesmaids’ Dresses
Season/Location
When is your wedding, and where are you having the ceremony? These questions will help you pick out what kind of dresses to get. If you’re getting on the beach in the middle of summer, your bridesmaids will probably appreciate short dresses or breezy fabrics. But if you’re having a winter wedding, they might be more comfortable with sleeved gowns and heavy materials.
Timeline
Bridesmaid dresses take less time than your wedding dress, but that doesn’t mean you can leave it up to the last minute. Between fittings, alterations, and delivery, it can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. Always check with the shop if their timeline fits yours; otherwise you might need to find a shop that can deliver the finished dresses in time for your wedding.
Your Wedding Dress
Your entourage will be standing next to you for most of the ceremony and in a ton of pictures, so it’s important that your bridesmaid dresses complement yours. If you have a heavily-embellished wedding dress, it will look a lot more balanced if your bridesmaids have simple dresses. You might also want to match the vibe of your dress, whether it’s boho, traditional, vintage, or modern.
Bridesmaids’ Body Types
You still want your bridesmaids to look and feel good, right? Then you should take into consideration your bridesmaids’ body types and choose dresses that work with them.
Of course, it’s difficult finding one style that is universally flattering on all body types, so if you can’t find one dress that works for everyone, don’t worry! Mismatched bridesmaid dresses are pretty popular nowadays and aren’t that difficult to pull off. Your bridesmaids will get dresses that make them feel confident, and you’ll get a pretty entourage. It’s a win-win.
Colour Palette
Most bridal shops will offer a wide range of styles in an even wider range of colours, so this isn’t a huge dealbreaker in most cases. But sometimes, a bridesmaid dress will only come in a limited number of colours. If it doesn’t fit your wedding’s colour palette, don’t fret – there are dozens of other styles and stores to choose from, you’ll eventually find dresses that you AND your bridesmaids will love.
Where To Get Bridesmaid Dresses In Perth
8. Something Borrowed
Price range: $130-150 per weekend
Why spend hundreds on a dress your bridesmaids will use ONCE when you can save a ton of money (and still look like a million bucks) with a bridesmaid dress rental from Subiaco-based boutique Something Borrowed?
7. Coco And Lola
Price range: $269-689
Coca and Lola has a decent range of affordable evening wear and bridesmaids dresses, plus a by-appointment bridesmaid suite boutique near their Nedland’s branch.
6. Camilla
Price range: $399-2049
Camilla in Claremont is a bohemian girl’s paradise. If your wedding aesthetic is boho-chic, you can visit their boutique or shop their clothes online.
5. Fame And Partners
Price range: $149-399
Affordable. Fast. Size-inclusive. A diverse range of silhouettes and colours. Fame and Partners might be one of the best bridesmaid dress shops not just in Perth, but in the whole country.
4. Natalie Rolt
Price range: $280-3800
Homegrown designer Natalie Rolt is famous for her sexy and feminine made-to-order bridesmaid dresses. Choose the style, colour, and size – perfect for a mismatched entourage.
3. Little Borrowed Dress
Price range: $79-249
Don’t mind borrowing secondhand designer dresses for your bridesmaids? Check out Little Borrowed Dress, a popular Perth dress rental service.
Shop Little Borrowed Dress here.
2. Shona Joy
Price range: $225-325
Australian designer Shona Joy has an impressive range of bridesmaid dresses in every cut and colour imaginable. Plus, the shop goes on sale often enough that you can get fabulous dresses at low prices!
1. White Runway
Price range: $219.95-690
Of course White Runway, everyone’s favourite bridal and formal dress shop, makes this list. Get ready-to-wear and made-to-order gowns in a huge range of shades, styles, and sizes. It’s also a plus size-friendly brand, stocking dresses up to size 30.
Conclusion
Don’t let bridesmaid dress shopping turn you into a bridezilla! If you give yourself enough time, consider your bridesmaids’ styles and body types, and browse through the catalogues of our top shops in Perth, you’ll find gorgeous bridesmaids dresses for your wedding in no time.
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