I guess I'll start by saying I'm somewhat of a 'non-traditional bride' with a rather large bridal party (11 bridesmaids! I know!). Since my girls are all different shapes/sizes/walks of life, I made a decision that I thought would be nice. I chose the color (lapis), the designer (David's Bridal), and the length (cocktail/knee length), and decided to let the girls choose the dress they wanted. I figured that way nobody could complain about the dress, price, etc. I thought it was a pretty good idea (and so did my bridesmaids and mother!), but it seemed to get a bit of a mixed response from co-workers. Any advice on the topic? Thanks!
anjelagain
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what you're doing is actually fairly common! I used the designer Jenny Yoo and did the same exact thing - chose the color, length, fabric and let my 7 BMs run wild! it keeps everyone happy and makes for great pics!!!
what is it that your co-workers aren't liking about this set up?
are these jim helm BM dresses??
christine2010
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I think its a great idea. I do think you should decide the fabric though.
AngnShaun
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I think its a great idea. I do think you should decide the fabric though.
ITA... not just the color but the fabric definitely makes a difference...
Byrne2Be
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Posted by Byrne2Be
what you're doing is actually fairly common! I used the designer Jenny Yoo and did the same exact thing - chose the color, length, fabric and let my 7 BMs run wild! it keeps everyone happy and makes for great pics!!!
what is it that your co-workers aren't liking about this set up?
are these jim helm BM dresses??
JENNY YOO - highly highly recommended!!! check out her site!
bebita0830
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I actually narrowed it down to 2 dresses and askes my BMs to choose which one they like better, all of them chose the one that I secretely liked, and didn't complaint about money at all. The dress what $226 with taxes
Bree71584
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im doing different dresses for my girls in lapis too!! the only thing i made sure of though is that of the 3 styles chosen they were all the same fabric, something to think about for example a shiny satin can sometimes seem more formal than a chiffon.
pjc92980
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you totally did the right thing! i am doing the same thing and i only have 4 girls
so far 2 picked out dresses and here is what they look like...
im doing this also.. i have 6 and there all different body types . i want black, i figured wed go to the store and atleast they can get a dress they will wear again (since i have two dresses that i would never wear again).
cleokizzy
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you said so yourself that your a 'non-traditional bride' so there's nothing wrong with having your BMs wear different styles! personally, i love the idea because the BMs will have a liberty to get something they really want and hopefully be able to use outside your wedding day.
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i had my girls all go at the same time... all have different body types. i choose dresses with thy m and asked how they all felt in the dress we found one we all liked and loeoked good in
I think that you are doing the right thing. pick color designer and material that way they are somewhat similar
good luck
Michelle214
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Thanks for your help, girls! I actually sent three dresses I liked to my girls, and all of them really liked one! We shall see what happens! Thanks for making me feel welcome to the boards!
