Bridesmaids dresses? People come in all sizes and shapes, but in the end, it is up to the bride to select the color and style of dresses to be worn by bridesmaids. If a bride chooses a certain color as a theme, the dresses should blend with that color.
Don't worry about wearing that bridesmaid's dress again. Chances are it will go into the back of a closet and forgotten about for a few decades. Be thankful that your bridesmaid's dress has not been included on the pages of Uglydress.com.
Shoes? Some brides want their bridesmaids to wear all the same shoes. Others may suggest that they wear a similar color. Once again, it is up to the bride.
* Setting the wedding date might take a lot of negotiations. You'll need to look at the calendar and decide what time of the year and what events are going on that might compete with your event. First, make sure that no one in your family or collection of friends has already reserved the date. Second, is your date the same date of a major football/baseball/basketball game?
Some people like to schedule their weddings around a holiday to give guests an extra day. Still, some couples have found that some banquet halls or wedding facilities are less expensive on a Friday night.