Tan lines for bridesmaids

Unfortunately, this isn't really something you can politely request of them. I think depending on your friendship with them you can find a way to joke about it and that way it comes up. I know that's what I would do haha. Hopefully they'll think about it themselves though! I know I would be wary of it if I was going to be in a bunch of pictures.

You can’t, if it really bothers you pay for them to get spray tans before the wedding.

You can’t. You don’t get to dictate your friends appearances just because you’re getting married.

If your bridesmaids are adults, they can take care of it themselves. I am wearing a backless bridesmaid dress for a July wedding and I’m intelligent enough to know what bikini tops i can and cannot wear.

You don't. I think they are adults and will probably have an idea that they should wear bikini tops that will give them an even tan. I dont think you need to worry about it

I was a bridesmaid in a friend’s wedding last October and was constantly thinking about tan lines, so I’m sure that your friends will consider it at least a little bit. I work outside quite a bit (and in Colorado at high elevation, so more UV rays) and am required to wear short sleeves, so I used self tanner all summer/fall to stay away from the farmer tan look. They’ll figure it out on their own.

You can't your bridesmaids are supposed to be your friends, you should want them to be a part of your wedding regardless of their appearance they're not props for photos. If you want to police the way people look hire models to be your bridesmaids.

They’ll look fine even if they have tan lines. No one will notice or care. Let this one go!

You can't really. This is why my dresses will have thick straps and not strapless, but I didn't ever really think of tan lines I just knew they needed thick straps. If they have any sense they will think about it. But what if they're just outdoorsy people who wear tank tops and sports bras as well? Surely they'll get tan lines with that. This is not even something on my radar, I'd just let it go..

You really can't - and honestly, it's not going to show in the pictures as badly as you think it will. This is just one of those things where you're going to have to let it go.

Hi Date Twin! I think you should be ok without having to say anything. Like others have said if you want to just bring it up in a joking matter that's fine but I don't think any formal conversation about is in needed because also like others have said your bridesmaids should think of that already for themselves. I don't know where you're located but for me tan lines aren't usually an issue that late in September so that's also a reason why I don't think a formal convo is needed.

I'm sure they will figure it out, if I was a bridesmaid for someone, I'd avoid bad tan lines already so I don't need to be told that.

Yeah, that's non of your business and there's no way to ask/tell them that without being tacky and rude.

I would just be prepared to pay for some spray tans or airbrush tans. You don't HAVE to spring for them, but that way if someone really needs it, you have the funds available and can politely say "hey girl your tan lines are gonna look a little funky in my wedding photos, but I am happy to pay for a spray tan to help even it out!" if they have tan lines, chances are they won't be offended by you suggesting a tan.

You can gift them some self-tanners or tanning sessions if you are very concerned about it.