Bridesmaids Dresses and Bridesmaids Shoes

Yet another question we, the wedding experts of TeamWED, get asked with some frequency is “Just how much can I ask my bridesmaids to do with regard to their personal appearance?” We’re heard the myths about bridesmaid contracts that stipulate the repercussions of weight gain and brides-to-be who chose a round of Botox as her [...]

Firing a Bridesmaid — Is It Ever Okay?

In short, no. Never. Ever. All right, firing a bridesmaid sometimes must be done, but think carefully before you tell one of your ‘maids to take a hike. Did she do something illegal or continues to do something illegal, like take drugs or prostitute herself? Is she in danger of hurting herself or hurting others? [...]

Bridesmaids: Popping the Question

One of the first things any bride-to-be must do, right after joyfully calling mom to announce her engagement and then changing her relationship status on Facebook, is decide just who will stand beside her as she says her vows. As you might imagine, it’s not always the easiest decision in the world to make. Unless [...]

Co-Ed Bridal Showers

Some engaged couples feel uncomfortable attending pre-wedding parties that are segregated by gender since it’s common nowadays for brides and grooms to have male and female friends. While having separate pre-wedding parties – a bridal shower for the ladies and a bachelor party for the gents – is still more common, there’s no rule that [...]

Bridesmaids In Cowboy Boots

Not sure how you want your bridesmaids to cover their bunions at your wedding ceremony and reception? One less-than-ordinary option that’s been getting more popular is bridesmaids in cowboy boots! It’s not just for rustic weddings anymore… bridesmaids in cowboy boots can work at almost any style of semi-formal wedding, whether indoors or outdoors (though [...]

Bad Bridesmaids?

Here’s a recent letter TeamWED received from a bride who’s just about at the end of her rope.

Dear TeamWED: When I chose my bridesmaids, I thought I had it made. My sister is one crafty chick. My best friend is super organized. My other best friend loves to shop. And my cousin who I’ve known [...]

Bridesmaids Pay For…

We think that the best part about writing for TeamWed is answering reader mail! Brides and grooms and bridesmaids from just about everywhere write to us to have their wedding planning questions answered all the time nowadays, so you can imagine we have a bit of a blacklog of queries. We’re working on it, though, [...]

Bridesmaids Dresses: Be Daring!

While a lineup of bridesmaids wearing identical bridesmaids dresses is a very common sight at weddings, some brides are throwing tradition to the wind and choosing different dresses for different bridesmaids or even letting the bridesmaids choose their own dresses. We’ve been bridesmaids in all kinds of weddings and have been asked to wear everything [...]