10 days to go and my BMs hate me big time

Well as some of you may remember, my bridesmaids dresses came in and didn't fit - I thought this meant they were a 'little' small but apparently, as everyone finally told me last night (why they waited I don't know), they don't fit at all - nobody can sit down or move in them and they all ride up and look horrible. My 7 girls range in weight from 100 pounds to 150+, so obviously it's the make of the dress (Vera Wang) and the improper measurements (Bridal Couture) that caused this problem.

My wedding is now 10 days away and I haven't stopped crying in 2 days - what do I do now? Make all the girls wear them, look bad, and be miserable? Forget about having a bridal party altogether and tell them to all just come as guests and wear what they want? The store can't do anything (we tried) and since the dresses were expensive, I can't make them all go out and buy something else off the rack at this point. The funniest part is (which isn't so funny) that I purposely picked this style of dress b/c it was loose and flowy and I thought it would fit everyone, including my very pregnant sister-in-law. Turns out she is the ONLY one that it fits!

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OMG - I have no words to make you feel better, I just feel really badly for you. Why can't the store do anything, when it was obviously their mistake?

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Don't give up. Take the dresses to another seamstress! There must be something they can do...And don't let the bridal salon get away with doing this either!

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The dress is chiffon and there was NO extra material in the seams, so there is nothing a seamstress can do. I'm not going to let the store get away with it, I'm planning on suing them after the wedding.

Honestly - if YOU were the BM with the tight dress - would you just wear it to the wedding and suck it up and not make me feel worse? Or would you refuse?

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I'm so sorry you have to deal w/this so close to your wedding. That does sound like a bad situation. Maybe they can just wear it long enough for the ceremony & pics and then change for the reception?

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Posted by kpny622

Honestly - if YOU were the BM with the tight dress - would you just wear it to the wedding and suck it up and not make me feel worse? Or would you refuse?

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I would suck it up and not make you feel worse and do every single thing possible to lose a few pounds before your wedding (tons of cardio, strict dieting, no salt, etc) and then go for one of those body wraps that's supposed to melt away the inches the day before so that I am a little more comfortable in the dress.

What if they just wore the gowns for the ceremony & pictures and then changed for the reception? Would that be ok with you?

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thank you Christine! I kind of do wish nobody had told me...

I do feel awful about them having to wear the dress but honestly, I totally tried to pick a dress that would be flattering to all. Granted, I FAILED miserably, but I did try.

If they want to change at the reception that's fine I guess - I don't really care about anything at this point. I mean, I'll be at my own wedding, just worrying about THEM, which sucks!

I was going to ask them if they would let me buy them body slimmers (like a girdle) but I'm not sure I should bring anything else up at this point b/c it's a very sensitive situation.

I'm also upset b/c 3 of them are from FH family and I am apparently starting off with the family on a bad note!

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I would wear it for my friend if I were them-
sending you lots of hugs

sorry you have to deal with this

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This is clearly something beyond your control and I am sure they are aware of it and don't blame you, they are probably really upset about the entire situation.

I hope it all works out well



ETA: could you add a chiffon wrap or something to the dress? Maybe if part of it is covered, they won't feel as uncomfortable.

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I agree with Christine... ask then to wear the dresses for the ceremony abd pictures and then let them change. That is the best you can do it this situation.

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I don't think a wrap would help because it's tight mostly around the bottom area, not the top.

Thanks for all your good thoughts!

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I am so so sorry -
maybe they can get one of those body suit type of things that really suck you in! i know those are said to make you loose inches! Good luck! You wedding will be beautiful no matter what!

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Posted by nov.bride


I would wear it for my friend if I were them-
sending you lots of hugs

sorry you have to deal with this

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My thoughts exactly.

I know it's an expense but is it possible to find a similar dress (material and shade)? If so can some of them switch dresses (the size 8 wears the 10, etc) then only purchase new dresses for those that need them?

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Can you do the 'wear any dress in X color' (I would choose black since almost everyone has a cute little black dress) thing and just have a bridal party in different styles? Since you are going to sue, and I would imagine win, then promise them a refund when it is over...

Take a deep breath! It will all be ok no matter what. It is not your fault and they can't hate you!

Good luck!

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I'm confused - how did this happen in the first place? Did the store mess up the order?

I agree with the body slimmer thing - it REALLY does help. If I were your BM, I'd suck it up and deal - it's called being a friend. My friend got married this weekend, and she chose bloody awful dresses for her BMs, and even though they all hated the dress, they wore it anyway.

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I am so sorry! I agree that maybe they can wear the dress for the ceremony and pictures and then change. Or the idea about a dress in 'x color' is not bad. I am so sorry you have to deal with this!

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Is there any way they can turn the dress into a long skirt and then the girls can buy twin sets to wear on top?

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I'm sorry that this happened to you. The body slimmers sound like a good idea...

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I have to say this is a really tough situation. I feel really bad for you. You can't really ask them to wear dresses that are too small, they will be so uncomfortable and could be at risk of a split seam or something popping out.

I think the idea of asking them to fast or diet or do extra cardio or do a wrap to lose a few pounds is barbaric.

Is it possible for dresses to be swapped so some of them will fit into dresses ordered for the girls bigger then them and then find a couple replacement dresses instead of all being replaced?

Or let them get something inexpensive or wear something they already have that fits into a color or style scheme.

The Bridal shop SHOULD be fixing this for you. I'd plan on suing them too.

Overall remember what the day is about. It's not about 7 of your closest friends all wearing the same dress. It's about you and your fiance making a lifelong commitment to eachother and ultimately - who cares what anyone is wearing.