For wedding colors, Hermione chose azure and violet. At her request, Narcissa left the menswear to Marcus. The week before the bridesmaids" dress shopping Narcissa dragged the mothers dress shopping. She ensured both had acceptable dresses in appropriate colors for their roles at the event. She also invited Esme and Cressida to join the group the following week. "Merrick has given them permission to spend as much money as I deem necessary."