Wedding party attire: a wedding guide
A shop can dress your wedding party in one color. Each person orders in their own size.
When couples book this
About 9 months before your wedding.
Still deciding the wedding
Your wishlist
Answer these before you meet anyone.
Who are you outfitting here?
How matched would you like the party to look?
Leaning toward buying or renting?
Comparing your options
What to ask each one
Buying or renting?
Dresses are commonly purchased; suits and tuxes split between rental and purchase.
How does the shop handle group orders?
Shipping to members and online measurements decide whether far-flung party members can order without traveling.
Order-to-delivery lead time
Made-to-order bridesmaid dresses commonly run months; rental houses run weeks.
How it’s usually priced
Possible extras: Accessories (per member), Shipping to far-flung members, Alterations (purchase path).
Booked and settling details
What you settle once booked
Who does this outfit cover?
How matched should the party look?
The spectrum from identical dresses to a shared palette each member shops within — this choice decides how much the shop coordinates versus each member.
Colors, fabrics, and the look
Who pays for the party's outfits?
A real decision with several common answers — members covering their own outfits and the couple covering everyone are both widespread, and a fixed contribution splits the difference.
What to look over
Correct these details as needed.
How many members?
For businesses
The brief a couple sends you has these sections:
- The party
- The shop
- Deadlines
- The event
- Contacts