The day you get married is your day. But if you want it to be special for everyone, dress your bridesmaids right. Your wedding is the one occasion when you are allowed to tell your college roommate, your best friend, your sisters and your future sisters-in-law what to wear. This is a big responsibility and requires a lot of thought and consideration. Believe it or not, as much as they love you, their happiness on your wedding day depends largely on what they are wearing. For your sake and theirs, choose a style that will make them feel beautiful walking down the aisle. Because if nothing else, it's nice to have someone (besides your mother) genuinely interested in the 14 rolls of film from Bora-Bora. Here are some tips:

The Dress

Bridesmaid dress designers realize that the bride wants her wedding party to complement her. All the women in one party, however, very rarely have body types that will look good in the same dress. Fortunately, designers now offer multiple styles that come in the same color and fabric. I advise the brides I consult to choose the color and fabric (satin, taffeta, silk dupioni, etc.) they want their wedding party to wear, then let the bridesmaids choose the style dresses they feel the most comfortable in. If possible, go with them when they try their dresses on to make sure you like what they select.