Week 9 | 10-12 months prior to wedding day

Hello Beautiful!

Let’s start shopping!

Now that you’ve gotten your ceremony and reception venues nailed down, it’s time to start finalizing your color scheme, theme ideas, and dresses for the girls.

Next action item…colors and dresses!

By now you’ve likely narrowed down a few choices and selected colors you love.  I just want to say that there is NO wrong answer! It’s your wedding, the décor should speak to you!  

DesiWeds Insights:

  • Don’t pick more than 3 colors. 
  • Steer clear of choosing the exact same colors your friends have picked. 
  • You have the freedom to do things differently. Color choices are infinite so try something that says, “this has your name written all over it!

Visit our website for articles about colors, inspiration using various palettes, and helpful templates.  

indian bride and bridesmaids wearing sarees

ACTION ITEMS

  1. Decide how many bridesmaids you will have. List their names and begin tracking sizes, orders placed, etc.  
  2. Start window shopping for outfits online – keep these points in mind:
    • colors may not be exactly as seen online
    • pick a color palette then narrow down styles
    • consider if all girls will wear the same blouse, lengha, shoes, etc.
    • think about body types when picking the best outfit for each
  3. Order a sample outfit to make sure you love it, then order the rest!

DesiWeds Recommends:

tips

DesiWeds Insights:

  • Samples take 2 weeks to arrive.
  • Order bridesmaids dresses 8 months before the wedding (no later than 6 months before).
  • Give yourself and the girls enough time to have blouses made, especially if they live in different cities,
  • If you are going to do saris – online vendors offer skirts and blouses with the outfit. I recommend having these made locally,  if possible.
    • If traveling to India then buy the skirts there – it’s inexpensive and easy to do,
    • If you get a pre-stitched saree, the skirt comes with it.
    • Skirts come in generic sizes for 0-14.
    • For sizes above 14 – ask the store about larger sizes.
    • Height is about the same, if taller than 5’8″ then you’ll need to special order.  
  • Blouses – there are many super cute options for blouses of different body shapes and styles.
    • Ask yourself;
      • Do I want the girls uniformed or not? 
      • How will they wear the saree?
      • Will I have all blouses made at once, or send to each girl to make their own?
      • FYI, blouses take about 1 month to make during busy season, so be sure to get them in the cue early.

There are online shops everywhere! If you choose to use a site other than the ones I recommend, read reviews and ask friends for recommendations.

Check your calendar!
8 months before – order samples
7 months before – place order for all sarees
6 months before – sarees arrive giving you 4+ months for blouses and fittings!

In upcoming emails we’ll talk:

  1. DJ Services
  2. Catering