Every bride has a picture-perfect idea of what her bridesmaids are supposed to look like on the big day. But for some brides, a pregnant bridesmaid can alter the reality of a perfect wedding. Instead of asking a bridesmaid to back out of the wedding, though, follow these tips to buy the perfect maternity dress for the bridesmaid.
Instructions
- Consider an empire waist for all bridesmaids. This will make finding a dress for the pregnant bridesmaid much easier and will probably make her feel more comfortable.
- Determine how far along the bridesmaid will be on the day of the wedding. If she is under four months along, she may simply be able to wear a bigger size of the same dress the other bridesmaids are wearing. For bridesmaids over five months pregnant, you will have to explore other options.
- Choose the bridesmaids' dresses and ask if the style you choose comes in maternity. Sometimes you can get the same dress in a maternity version.
- Find a maternity dress that is similar in style and color to the other bridesmaids' dresses if there isn't a maternity version of the dresses you've chosen.
- Buy just the fabric as a last resort. If you can't find a maternity dress and you don't want your pregnant bridesmaid to wear a different dress, have her dress specially made.
