Ordering Dresses for Expecting Bridesmaids

Are you deadset on ordering from a salon? Ordering from somewhere like Azazie allows you to choose from lots of styles and dresses usually take like 6 weeks to come in. So they may be able to wait untl right after baby to order. I'm currently doing this - due late June for a wedding in early september! So i'd 1) let them wait til the last possible minute and 2) follow the bridal salons advice.

What style are the dresses?

If they are A-line, I would say you have more flexibility with fit and alterations. If a more fitted design, it could be tricky to pinpoint the correct size for the wedding (as bodies fluctuate so rapidly during pregnancy and immediately post-partum, and alterations usually take some time). Also some fabrics/designs are more forgiving than others. Stretch fabric can be a bit more challenging to sew (no issue for a pro-tailor though) but will be more forgiving if the fit isn't precise. Wrap dresses, corset back styles, and convertible/infinity dresses all have flexibility with sizing that can be self adjusted by the wearer at the last minute.

I would definitely consider a dress style/fabric that will be forgiving and easier to adjust or wear without a precise fit, especially since this impacts two of your maids. Then I would go with what the salon suggests for sizing based on the pregnancy timeframe you have provided. Good luck!

You're a good friend and I'm glad you have a salon owner that has such great customer service. Your girls feeling good will make everyone feel good!