What shirts should we pick for the shirt bar?
The blanks decide whether the shirts get worn once or all year. Here's the guide we walk every maid of honor through, brand names included.
The default that never misses
The Bella+Canvas 3001 is our standard tee for a reason: soft combed cotton, a fit that flatters a crew of very different bodies, and colors that photograph well at night. If you make zero garment decisions, this is what shows up, and nobody will be mad.
Match the garment to the itinerary
- Night one out: classic tees or a boxy crop — something that works over jeans and under a jacket.
- Pool or boat day: flowy tanks and muscle tanks; oversized white tees double as cover-ups. See the pool party format for the full sleeveless menu.
- Wine country or cold mornings: one crewneck each. On multi-day trips the crewneck quietly becomes the most-worn piece.
- The bride: her own colorway, a satin-feel robe, or a "wifey" back print — anything that separates her in photos. Gildan heavyweights work when the design calls for a boxier vintage look.
Sizing without the spreadsheet
Skip the group-chat size poll entirely. We bring a size run from XS to 3XL and guests pick blanks by holding them up at the party — misordered sizes are the #1 regret of pre-printed shirt orders and the easiest thing a live bar fixes. If your crew includes a pregnant bridesmaid or anyone who wants a specific cut, one line in the quote form covers it.
Colors that keep the group photo clean
One garment color for the crew plus a contrast color for the bride is the formula that always photographs well. Pastels and whites suit daytime; blacks and hot pinks own the night. Metallic and glitter-look prints read beautifully on both — ask to see the foil samples when you book your date.