Bride paying for bridesmaid dress but MOH doesn't approve
Living in England it's customary for the bride to pay for all the dresses. My dress (the bride) has lettuce green colour running through it - which the MOH likes however, she doesn't want to wear this colour for her own dress. Plus I've chosen 5 different styles for her to chose from but she chose 2 dresses that were not on the list and that had big skirts and looked more like a coloured bridal gown. The MOH is my twin sister and is single and I'm worried that she wants to be a bride rather than a MOH. She says she wants the full skirt to hide her belly even though she's only a size 12. I know she's insecure and I don't know how to get around this issue without hurting her feelings. Please Help.
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I think you've ben very generous to allow your bridesmaids to select their own dresses. Most times the bride simply chooses the dress and the bridesmaids have no say (we always hope the bride thinks about her loved ones when making the choice).
Be sure you have chosen gowns that are flattering on all body types such as empire waists and a-line. Make sure you are being realistic about choosing styles that are really flattering. Choosing 5 styles should give a nice choice. Tell your sister she must choose from the selections you provide. If you have a parent or another sister or family member who could intervene sometimes that helps. Get some help from the salesperson at the bridal shop, if you need to.
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I agree. You have been very generous and it is perfectly fine to put your foot down (a bit). Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now
Bride paying for bridesmaid dress but MOH doesn't approve
