makeup artist can balance the
contouring and color combinations
that work best for photographs. On
the other hand, we do a lot of
contouring and defining with colors.
You have to pick colors that show up
in photographs.
Most hair salons in town will allow
brides to bring in their headpieces
to work out a complimentary hair
style. Brides should try this at least
a month before the wedding, so there
are no surprises.

Bridesmaids & Moms

According to Mrs. Aerts-Niddam of
Modern Bride magazine, in an effort to
make bridesmaids' dresses more
wearable, the bridesmaid market is
moving in the ready-to-wear direction.
In other words, whatever is fashion-
able in cocktail dresses is turning up
in bridesmaid dresses. In fact, some
brides are outfitting their attendants
from the selection of after-five
dresses already in stores rather than
special ordering.
For spring, floral patterns make an
appearance, this year in brushstrokes
of bright colors, Mrs. Aerts-Niddam
continues. There is still an abundance
of black bridesmaid dresses on the
market. A new look is the strapless
dress, short or long, accompanied by
a bolero jacket.
Detroit bridal stores note the new
trend of the bridesmaid suit. "It's a
very strong look and the women can
wear it after the wedding," says Ms.
Gottschling. Ms. Pollak-Zimberg ech-
oes the sentiment and says a two-
piece suit is money well spent since
it is sophisticated and practical.