Striking registration dress
Dress by That Special Occasion, photo courtesy of Robin Ng

So very often, brides and their bridesmaids find it difficult to purchase appropriate registration and bridesmaid dresses. This can be attributed to some of the following reasons :

• The registration dress needs to project the image of ‘she’s getting married’ yet should not be too extravagant.

• Bridesmaid dresses have to be simple so as to not to overshadow the bride.

• The bride may have a particular colour theme in mind for the bridesmaid dresses.

• Identical bridesmaid dresses or a variation of a design in the same fabric and colour may be required.

Pink and fuschia bridesmaid dresses
Dresses by That Special Occasion

Whilst many try to locate these dresses in shopping malls, the likelihood of finding the perfect options is relatively slim. Like the search for the wedding gown, ladies should consider going to either specialty wedding boutiques or designers to have such dresses custom-made, mainly because :

• Your ideas and preferences can be incorporated into the designs.

• Choice of fabrics and colours are available.

• Flattering cuts for different body shapes when it comes to bridesmaids’ attire.

• Minimal chance of seeing another bride in the same registration dress.

And if you are lucky, you may just find suitable off-the-rack dresses at these specialist wedding vendors as well.

Tip : Keep the dresses simple yet elegant.