Question: Hi Simone, I have a major concern. My fianc� has three members for his half of the bridal party: a best man and two groomsmen. I have selected two females and one male for my half. The problem is, how do they walk down the aisle? I did not realise how complicated it could become if the ratio of females to males is not even.
Also, should my male attendant dress in the same colours as my other bridal attendants or in the same colours as the other groomsmen? And do my bridesmaids need to be in the same style or just in the same colour? One other issue: Do I have to dress my mom in the same colours and style as my bridal party?
Answer:
(1) If you have an odd number in your bridal party, walking in "three's" is fine. In your case, it will only be one set of "three's" though, perhaps, the best man escorting the two women. The other three groomsmen can escort the mother of the bride, the mother of the groom, a grandmother, or a senior aunt to their seats. Those groomsmen who are escorting family members will need to walk first in the processional and they will precede the flower girl, who should walk right before you do.
(2) Your male attendant should probably be dressed the same as the other groomsmen, if only for symmetry in the photos. If he dresses along the same lines as the bridesmaids instead of the groomsmen, it may look a bit odd!
(3) Your bridal party can be in varied styles to suit their body types. Usually, the maid of honour's dress is more elaborate or more outstanding than the other bridesmaids.
(4) Your mom should dress in a colour that is complementary to the bridesmaids' colours. I would not advise putting her in the same colours as the bridesmaids, since her role is distinct from theirs. Generally, mothers of the bride would do well to avoid colours that may be too close to the bridal gown, such as white. If the bride is wearing cream or ivory, these colours should be avoided as well. Typically, many mothers of the bride choose not to wear black, since it is associated with mourning. However, this is a personal choice. Traditional selections for the mother of the bride are either pastel, soft metallics or jewel colours.
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