“And you’ll be able to wear it again!”It is used often around bridesmaids dresses. The reason a lime-green taffeta shepherdess dress is so appropriate for any occasion is that it is ridiculously costly. And the Peter Pan collar is set to make a comeback anytime soon.
Don’t worry if you’re one the many women with piles of Pepto Bismol-colored, ruffles stashed in the back of your closet. You will still be able to wear the dress. The good times at an old bridesmaids dress party can help to forget about the embarrassment of not having worn that dress.
How do you start? It’s easy: invite your friends over and ask them to dress up in their worst bridesmaid dresses. It’s a great way to revisit the wedding dresses of your bridesmaids and to also have fun with some of the less-than-stellar outfits. Not a bridesmaid for a friend’s wedding? Don’t invite her, or don’t wear the dress she picked, even if it has puffed sleeves and tutus.
You can add an affordable twist to classic elegance. A fruit-and cheese platter is a better choice than chips and dip. A few bottles of fruit-flavored sparkling wine can be a refreshing alternative to champagne, the traditional wedding drink. Arbor Mist (arbormist.com), a well-known brand for producing fruit and wine combinations like Strawberry White Zinfandel or Blackberry Merlot recently launched a line sparkling wines. The Raspberry Sparkle and Peach Sparkle are light, crisp sparkling wines that combine natural fruit with sparkling wine. They make the perfect refreshing refreshment for a group get-together.
Ask each woman to share the story behind her maid of honor’s gown. A round of Pictionary and charades can be played to make it more fun. A vote can be held to determine who was the bridesmaid with the worst dress.
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