High-Low Hems: The Bridesmaids Trend for 2013

       As the new 2013 bridesmaids collections have been pouring into our store, there's one style that somehow finds it's way into every box. The style dubbed by the fashion industry as, "The High-Low Hem".  It's a fun new trend for bridal parties looking for a more unconventional and playful look.  And it's perfect for Spring/Summer weddings coming up just around the corner.  (Not to mention it looks great in photos if you can catch that light afternoon breeze.) 
       In addition, many of these styles you can actually wear again! I know, I know, it's been said one too many times before. But really, this time it's true! It's just formal enough for a wedding, and just casual and trendy enough for a night-out with friends, a dinner date, or even holidays. And you don't even have to hem it shorter. 

Designers showing this trend include Jim Hjelm, Bari Jay, Dessy, Watters, and Jasmine. Come to Mary Me Bridal's bridesmaids salon to check them out!

 

 

 

Chriselle Lim Official Wedding Photos (Part One)

             Check out part one of the official wedding photos from Chriselle Lim's wedding! Her bridesmaids dresses, if you're just tuning in now, are from us, Mary Me Bridal, by the designer Lela Rose! They look beautiful and stunning on Chriselle's bridesmaids. Go check it out!

Photo by Jana Williams

When is creative freedom, a creative cage?

            Many brides today are opting for the creative mix and match route when it comes to their bridesmaids. They tell them to "pick any design you like as long as it's blank fabric in blank color by blank designer".  OR They give their maids even more freedom with  "get any dress you like as long as it's in blank color!".  But while this may work for some bridal parties who enjoy spending time being creative or having control over what they are wearing, many bridesmaids arrive to our store stumped. They scan through the endless dresses thinking, 

"Someone just tell me what to wear already!!!"

Here's the thing, sometimes taking the creative route can end up looking really nice and it can make your best maids very happy. But not every group of bridesmaids are the same. As a bride, get a feel for your group of girls.

Are they very opinionated? Easy to make decisions? Know what they want? Naturally drawn to creativity? Individualistic? Then you can probably opt for a more creative freedom route.

Are they "go with the flow" types? Do they want "whatever you want"? Is it hard for them to make decisions? Are they more group-oriented? Do they like cohesion? Then you probably want to take a less creative freedom route, with more boundaries.

          Even narrowing the choices to three dresses, that have to be in blank fabric in blank color by blank designer makes it easier on the latter group.  If you are a creative bride yourself, you can even decide the individual style/color of every one of your bridesmaids for them. Gage what kind of group your bridesmaids are, and go from there. Just remember to keep your bridesmaids comfort and happiness in mind. 

(we do not own any of these photos)