The Mix & Match Bridesmaid
Written on August 21, 2010 by Cody Whitefoord
Bridesmaid dresses. Bleh. Ugh. …I know, I know. What would seemingly be a fun time dress shopping turns into a matching and coordinating (and unflattering) fiasco.
Brides, I beg of you to embrace–or at least look into–the new bridesmaid dress trend. We’ve recently explored finding a be-all-end-all dress that each of your bridesmaids will wear (probably reluctantly). But here’s an idea: Let your bridesmaid select her own dress. Seriously! It is nearly impossible to find a dress that matches your color scheme, flatters every figure AND doesn’t break the bank. If you give your bridesmaids options, they will have more freedom and flexibility to feel comfortable and beautiful.
Bridesmaid dresses have taken a turn for the better to semi-formal wear but this idea pushes bridesmaid style one step further. So what’s the best way to do this?
You can select palette options (perhaps with a few guidelines) so your bridesmaids will all be in the same hue.
Cutely coordinated but definitely not over the top! (courtesy of theknot.com & InspiredbyThis.com)
For the daring bride, you can let them wear all kinds of styles!
Look how happy they are to be wearing a dress of their choosing! (courtesy of weddingbee.com)
You can choose a store with selections of different dresses in the same color and let them pick! (Great examples: J.Crew, Banana Republic, Nordstrom & Ann Taylor)
You can honor your maid of honor with a dress that stands out!
A sweet light yellow will make your MOH feel special (courtesy of districtweddings.com)
And with autumn right around the corner (it is, even if we’re all in denial) don’t forget about some natural color schemes that will bring your fall wedding to life.
What lovely fall colors! (courtesy of weddingannouncer.com, jcrew.com & theknot.com)
So, give your friends a reason to agree to be in your wedding. You’re not the only one that wants to look beautiful; your loved ones want to feel just as wonderful as you do on your special day. Spread the cheer!
What are you planning for your bridesmaids?
-Stephanie
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