THE BRIDESMAIDS Colourful and

1. Iris by Romantica, A-line with high illusion lace neckline and scoop back, romanticaofdevon.co.uk.

2. Allure Bridals navy off the shoulder gowns with supportive straps, style 1560, allurebridals.com.

3. Sorella Vita Charmeuse dress in Tuscan Gold, one of 18 different colours available, see www.essensedesigns.com.

4. Pronovias long A-line cocktail dress with sweetheart neckline and open back, puffed sleeves and full skirt, www.pronovias.com. 5. Nicki McFarlane’s Betsy for flower girls from 9m-13yrs, www.nickimacfarlane.com. 6. Linzi Jay sweetheart neck bridesmaid dress with illusion bodice, available in over 30 colours, www.linzijay.com.

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7. Nicki McFarlane’s Lara flower girl dress, available from nine months to 14yrs, 33 colours, seen here is ivory colourway with lipstick belt, www.nickimacfarlane.com. 8. Anya from the Bridesmaids

By Romantica collection, romanticaofdevon.co.uk. 9. Jasmine Bridal L224055, see www.jasminebridal.com. 10. Pronovias midi-dress in micado colourway with off-the-shoulder sleeves,

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11. Ellie Wilde EW120012, EW121023, EW121034 in red, one of five available colours, www.elliewilde.com. 12. Emily Grace from Romantica Collections, see romanticaofdevon.co.uk. 13. Claudia & Mirabelle dress styles from Nicki Macfarlane, choice of colours, and available for ages nine months to 14 years, nickimacfarlane.com. 14. Bridesmaids from David’s Bridal, sand and tawny shades, www.davidsbridal.co.uk. 15. Jasmine Bridal A-line boho dress with halter neckline and cowl sleeves, www.jasminebridal.com. 16. Shown here in lemon, one of 36 different colourways, In One’s knee-length dress, which can be worn in any of 14 different ways, www.inoneclothing.com 11 12

17. Impression Bridal style 20350 in over 40 different colours with contrasting belt and bodice colours, impressionbridalstore.com. 18. Oria by mermaid style, with an off the shoulder neckline, romanticaofdevon.co.uk. 19. San Patrick’s Caroline, in chiffon with crossover bodice, www.sanpatrick.com. 20. Mix and match bridesmaids dresses new for 2022 by Dessy, www.uk.dessy.com. n

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How to be the perfect bridesmaid... n Be there to listen... sometimes even the groom will tire of wedding talk! It’s important for the bride to feel she has someone who will always listen to her and she can always turn to. n Compromise when it comes to the bridesmaids’ outfits... the bride’s choice of dresses can sometimes bring her into conflict with her maids. Find a way to diplomatically negotiate any colours or styles that you’re not keen on so everyone is happy with the final outfits. n Plan a really great hen night or weekend. This doesn’t have to be a wild night out, just something memorable, enjoyable and something that the bride will remember for the rest of her life. n Help to maintain a calm atmosphere on the morning of your bride’s wedding.

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