I know, I know…cart, horse, whichever isn’t supposed to come first, whatever. I just couldn’t help but post about the dresses that I’ve been looking at so far as contenders. Really, it’s more the look of these dresses and the colors that stick out to me.
I like the multi-colored look, but do you think it’ll have the same effect with only 3 girls with me? I LOVE the colors of the dresses in the bottom photo, unfortunately they are way out of budget.
{ photos by Olivia Leigh }
{ photo by Lisa Franchot via Style Me Pretty }
Here’s what I’m thinking: I choose colors for the bridesmaids and then have them choose a dress that they like in that color. I’ve also been thinking of going the Etsy route…still having the bridesmaids choose a color and then they can work with the designer to create a dress that will be most flattering to them. Either way, I want the girls to be as comfortable as possible and (don’t we all wish this?) that they can wear it again in the future.
Anyone go the Etsy route before for bridesmaids dresses?
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I love that you’re taking your (future) bridesmaids needs into account! What if you gave them a color and general shade (paint color strips are helpful for this) and let them go? That way, each girl picks a neckline that’s flattering to her, in a budget she can handle, in the green that works best for her, and you still have mis-matched uniformity? For those ladies that have discovered the joy of etsy, the could certainly find some gems (Amanda Archer does dresses similar to those dresses you like: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32782494)
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I had a small number of bridesmaids (5) and then one couldn’t come (vet school made her perform a surgery on a saturday–unbelievable and sad for me!) and my sister didn’t like the way her dress fit so we were down to 3 girls in the same dress. I didn’t do bridesmaid bouquets but I think as long as something is tying them together as a group (same dress in different colors/ all have ruffles , etc. or a headband/hairpiece/mini-veil/bouquet). I think having a common detail helps unite people and it shows that they’re special. I love the look of mismatched dresses, though.
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