Your best friend’s wedding is probably the event you’ve been waiting for, for the better part of your friendship. And it’s finally about to happen! You’re going to witness your best friend start a new chapter of her life with someone she loves. To top that, your bestie has chosen to have a destination wedding. It’s like an adventure, vacation and wedding were bundled together in a beautiful package. You’re going to make some amazing memories. As the day inches closer, the anticipation and excitement will rise exponentially. You need to strike the right balance. With the tips in this guide, it shouldn’t be difficult to find the right dress.
Considerations for Destination Weddings
Your attire for your best friend’s wedding needs to be both stylish and comfortable. Although many attire considerations are the same or similar for destination and local weddings, some factors vary. Here’s what you need to consider while selecting your outfit:
Climate and Venue:
The climate of the destination is likely to be different from your city. A bit of prior research about what the weather’s going to be like during the wedding month in the chosen location should help you pick a suitable outfit. Another closely related factor is the wedding venue. Even within a region, the type of available venues may vary greatly. For instance, in Orange County, there’s everything from open beach venues and opulent climate-controlled hotel venues, to simple courtyard venues. Each type of venue calls for a specific type of dressing. The outfit needs to be suitable for the wedding venue and the climatic conditions.
Cultural Norms and Customs:
Since it’s a destination wedding, the local culture may be different. You’ll need to apply your cultural sensitivity while choosing your outfit. Look up or ask about the cultural norms or customs. Since your bestie chose the location with her partner, she may be able to help you out on this one. If you still have some doubts, play it safe with a modest outfit.
Comfortable and Practical:
It’s your bestie’s wedding. Not only do you have to help around, but you also need to be able to enjoy yourself to the fullest. And this is only possible if you dress keeping comfort and practicality in mind. Long or excessively tight dresses may limit your movement. Your outfit choices, including the footwear, should be comfortable and practical for the activities of the day.
Travel-friendly:
It’s best to pick an outfit that won’t wrinkle too easily. You have to be prepared for the possibility that you may not have easy access to an iron or pressing services at the wedding location, although the chances of this happening are rare. You could call up the place to check ahead of time. Some fabrics are specially engineered for wrinkle resistance, so you may want to begin with an outfit in such fabric. But, if you can’t find something that you love in such fabric, then you have several options such as packing a portable travel iron/handheld steamer and bringing along a bottle of wrinkle-release spray. In a pinch, you can use your hair straightener or the steam from a hot shower. To maximize ease and convenience, pick a travel-friendly outfit. While purchasing your dresses, remember that you will likely have luggage constraints. Lightweight outfits are the best for destination weddings. Depending on the theme, formality, and other factors you can choose between sheath gowns, maxi dresses, dressy separates or flowy jumpsuits.
Dress Code:
If your bestie has set a proper dress code for the wedding, you should be the first person to abide by it. If you’re unsure about what the dress code entails, talk to your bestie. Then, research and familiarize yourself with the dress code. Pick an outfit that aligns with the level of formality your bestie desires. Also, consider the wedding theme and color scheme while picking your outfit.
Backup Plan:
Things can go wrong with your planned outfit, and it can get more tricky to handle the situation at an unfamiliar location. Prepare yourself against possible issues like wardrobe malfunctions, food spills, and inclement weather with a backup outfit. Keep a Tide To-Go Pen and Wrinkle Spray Kit on you to prepare.
A Quick List of the Don’ts
- Avoid wearing the same color as your bestie. If she’s wearing white, a white outfit is a no-no for you. Some brides opt for unconventional wedding dress colors; whatever her hue is, it cannot be yours.
- Don’t go too casual and don’t overdo it with loud patterns or excessive accessories.
- Don’t wear something too revealing or inappropriate for the venue and the local culture.
- Avoid limiting your options by waiting until the last minute to pick your outfit.
- Don’t wear shoes that are too tight, too high, or uncomfortable in any way. You need to be on your feet the whole day for your bestie.
Wrapping Up
Keep these tips in mind when you go shopping for your outfit. Your attire should complement the aesthetic of your bestie’s wedding, while also allowing you to help and support your best friend in the wedding day tasks. Discussing outfit options with your bestie should help you finalize an outfit that’s pleasing to her and to you.
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