After determing your wedding dress, the next step you should consider is the dress for your maids. There are so many things you should consider when choosing bridesmaid dresses for your best friends, here are some suggestions you should take in mind.

The length of the bridesmaid dress. We've all seen those photos on Pinterest where the wedding party is wearing a variety of dress styles. The difference between the ones that look good and the ones that don't? The hem length. When you have mixed hems, it is very hard to create a cohesive look; so stick to one length.

Don't mix the dress beyond two features. I advise my clients to choose two things maximum that can be different about each dress and keep the rest the same. For example, different necklines and colors but in the same fabric. Or, different fabric and necklines but in the same color. Changing more than that can start to look very confused.

Consider the dress color carefully. The easiest way to visualize how they will look together is to check out the full-size samples in daylight, and switch out different options until you are happy with the combo. And consider pre-selecting the color each bridesmaid will wear — can prevent a lot of inter-wedding party conflict.

More choice is not better. This actually goes for all bridesmaid dresses, not just mixed-and-matched ones. Make a separate appointment without your bridesmaids to decide their options in advance. Pre-select the dresses, necklines, and colors that you like. Then, let them choose their favorite. It will save you a lot of confusion at the ordering appointment when you are all together.