Rely on the experts who sold you the dress (as they oftentimes have in-house seamstresses ) or research and find an esteemed tailor who has extensive experience working with wedding attire
Even the fact that there are so many strong opinions about who should pay for what when it comes to bridesmaids is problematic it shouldnt be a stressful ordeal, rather an open, honest conversation you have with your girlfriends over a bottle of wine

XO, Anna & Ashley Ingredients 6 mirlitons 1 lb peeled and de-veined shrimp 6 oz stuffing mix 20 oz seasoning blend, onions, celery, red and green peppers frozen 1/2 stick butter 3 tbsp garlic 1 tbsp Tony's Chachere's salt & pepper to taste 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs Instructions In a large pot, boil mirlitons for 45- 60 mins ( until you can easily poke through with a fork) Drain and cool mirlitons Chop shrimp and place in a bowl, season with half of Tony's seasoning, put in the refrigerator until use Cut mirlitons in half, remove the seeds, scoop out the pulp, mash with fork if needed to get out excess water Preheat oven to 350 degrees Saute down seasoning blend with butter for about 5 minutes Then add mirliton pulp and box of stuffing mix, sprinkle remaining Tony's and salt & pepper Cook for 8-10 minutes on low heat, then add garlic and shrimp until pink Stir all together, grease 9x 11 pan, add all ingredients to pan and top with bread crumbs Cook for 25-30 minutes

The accessorizing part is what can really give the dress the type of feel you want