Standing beside the bride is its own kind of spotlight. As maid of honor you are in every photograph, at the front of the aisle, and often coordinating the day around you. The dress has to be beautiful, comfortable enough to last, and in step with the bride's wishes. Here is how we guide the wedding party at Nakhle.
Ask the bride first
Before anything, the bride's palette and her wishes come first. Many brides choose a colour or a tone for the wedding party, sometimes a single dress for all. If the choice is yours, keep to her scheme and let her lead. White, ivory and champagne stay with the bride.
Dress for a long day on your feet
The maid of honor rarely sits still. You will walk the aisle, hold the bouquet, adjust the train, and dance late. Choose a dress that moves, a neckline you never have to think about, and a heel you can trust for hours. A floor-length gown photographs beautifully at the altar; a clean cocktail dress suits a lighter daytime ceremony.
Beautiful, and in step with the bride.
Flatter the whole party
If several of you are dressing together, look for a silhouette that suits different figures, in a fabric that reads the same in every photograph. Sequin, beaded, draped and pleated gowns in soft neutrals and luminous metallics move as one down the aisle without competing with the bride.
The edit for the wedding party
At Nakhle we carry the European houses built for the occasion. See the maid of honor and bridesmaid edit and our long and evening dresses, then come and be fitted together.
Be fitted, as a party
Every piece is shaped to each of you by our in-house tailor. Bring the party, begin with coffee, and we adjust each dress until it is hers. Book a fitting in Kaslik, Hamra or Downtown Beirut.
Common questions
What colour should the maid of honor wear? Follow the bride's palette. Soft neutrals and luminous metallics photograph beautifully. White, ivory and champagne belong to the bride.
Long or short dress for the maid of honor? A floor-length gown suits an evening or church ceremony. A refined cocktail dress works for a lighter daytime wedding.
Can the wedding party be fitted together? Yes. Bring the party to any Nakhle boutique and our tailor fits each dress in one visit.
