The Bridal Cottage Blog

There’s no doubt you love your ladies and that’s exactly why they’re there­, standing by your side when you say “I do”. They’ve been with you throughout the planning process, helped you through the ups and downs and have probably known you longer than the one you’re about to marry! Yes, bridesmaids today have an important role in the wedding process.

So when did bridesmaids enter the picture? In ancient Roman times, their primary role was protecting the bride from evil spirits. Originally, they were directed to dress just like the bride in order to confuse evil spirits who wished her harm; hence the tradition of matching dresses and color, which is still very popular to this day.

If completely “matchy matchy” isn’t your thing, check out our post on Perfecting the Mismatched Bridesmaid Look!

Regardless of how you decide to coordinate your gals, remember to do it early! We recommend ordering no less than six months out from the wedding date to ensure timely delivery and allow plenty of time for alterations.

AND…if you purchase your wedding dress from us, all of your bridesmaids dresses are 15% off!

Give us a call to set up your bridesmaid appointment and try on some of the newest dresses from our designers!