For dresses, choose designers and styles you like and ask for feedback, or simply provide parameters (shades of blue, floor-length, etc.) and let your attendants pick.
With Generation Tux, you can build your crew’s looks online and text them a link to the full outfit. They’ll be prompted to complete their fit profile and enter their contact info.
Share all the details: desired formalness, dress or suit and tuxedo options, preferred colors and order deadlines with your wedding party. Group emails or a shared doc tend to work best. Remember: the more info, the better.
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Think about your palette and how you want your wedding party to coordinate. Do you want attendants in the same color or in a range of colors? Do you want solids or prints or a mix of both? What hues fit in with your wedding vibe?
Choose Complementary Colors
The mix-and-match dress trend is likely to stick around for a while. If you’re open to it, pick a variety of dresses in the same color family to give your crew more options.
Generation Tux has ties, vests, pocket squares and more in hundreds of color combinations to match any look, so you can easily find something to complement your color palette.
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If you have friends and family across the country, the tradition of shopping together might not be possible. Thankfully, you can simplify the process by renting or purchasing completely online.
Streamline Ordering
Bridesmaid brands like Birdy Grey or BHLDN allow your party to order dresses online, no bridal boutique required. If alterations are needed, everyone can use their own tailor.
Generation Tux allows you to build and order looks online. They deliver the suit or tux right to everyone’s doors 14 days prior to your wedding, so there’s plenty of time to try it on and make any necessary changes.
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Consider picking a selection of different dress designs that come in a wide range of sizes and coordinating colors. This way your attendants can choose the silhouette that works for them.
Generation Tux uses a patented algorithm to determine the perfect fit—so there's no need for measurements. Just answer a few questions to get your online fitting. Plus, they offer a range of sizes (like kids’ and big and tall) and a hidden Flex-fit waistband for a little wiggle room.
Make Sure They’re Comfortable
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Your wedding party will thank you for taking their opinion and comfort level into account. It doesn’t hurt to ask what they feel comfortable wearing. Is anything completely off-limits? What styles do they feel best in?
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Make sure everyone in your crew is signed up, fitted and ready to receive their wedding day attire. Be firm on the final deadline to order their look—no one needs the last-minute stress of hoping it arrives in time.
Keep Tabs on Their Progress
If you need help coordinating orders, see if your honor attendant can take charge. Bridesmaid dresses should be ordered around six months prior to the wedding so there’s time for alterations.
With Generation Tux, you can manage your entire wedding party online. Automated alerts and reminders track the entire process and keep you updated. Ideally, orders should be placed by three months prior to the main event.
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Let your attendants express their personality with their choice of jewelry and shoes or unique hair accessories. Or they can let their personal style shine through their hairstyle.
Accessorizing is the way to go. Think about letting your mates choose printed socks, coordinating ties or pocket squares, or even cufflinks or boutonnieres.
Let Them Show Their Personality
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Yes, the old-school tradition is to have every member of your party dress exactly the same. Bt hear us out, people want to let their individuality shine. Find a way to let them make the look their own.
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Yes, the old-school tradition is to have every member of your party dress exactly the same. But hear us out, people want to let their individuality shine. Find a way to let them make the look their own.
