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Lori0517 Posted: Oct 22, 2004 07:26 AM+

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Posted: Oct 22, 2004 07:26 AM

wedding colors

ladies i have yet to get my dress by i have narrowed it down to 2. they are not white, once is antique white, maggie sottero and the other a davinci which is ivory. i wanted to do black and white but i dont think that will look right. my wedding is in august any thoughts on colors for BM dresses? i have very big on everything matchng and blending right in picutures.

Darcy Posted: Oct 22, 2004 07:33 AM+

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Posted: Oct 22, 2004 07:33 AM

Re: wedding colors

Well, is there any look you would like to go with? If I wasn't so set on blue for myself, I would have gone with apple red just because I really love that color on satin. Or navy? And if you wanted it to look more formal, that would probably work out well when you bring everything together (ie flowers, decor). Then, since it is August, do something glamorous but light weight.

If you are going with something a little less formal, I would suggest pink, lavander, or blue.

Well, good luck

Lori0517 Posted: Oct 22, 2004 07:35 AM+

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Posted: Oct 22, 2004 07:35 AM

Re: wedding colors

my thoughts were black, red or pink. the girls like black and/or red. no pink!! is that too much for august?

MrsK-in-June05 Posted: Oct 22, 2004 07:36 AM+

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Posted: Oct 22, 2004 07:36 AM

Re: wedding colors

i wanted to do black and white but my 'Aunt' Judy says, ' no black bridesmaids in summer!.'
She is my Aunt's best friend and a fashion designer. If 'Aunt' Judy says no...I listen! Now I am going to have aqua!
It's August have a lil fun!!! You can do Aqua or Pastels!! It is going to be hot and black is not fun. I had to wear a heavy Cobalt Blue 2 piece. I was wearing lightweight Addidas pants by the time the reception started!!

MrsK-in-June05 Posted: Oct 22, 2004 07:37 AM+

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Posted: Oct 22, 2004 07:37 AM

Re: wedding colors

Posted by Lori0517

my thoughts were black, red or pink. the girls like black and/or red. no pink!! is that too much for august?

there are plenty of lightweight reds out there!!!

nicknmb Posted: Oct 22, 2004 10:18 AM+

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Posted: Oct 22, 2004 10:18 AM

Re: wedding colors

Posted by MrsK-in-June05

i wanted to do black and white but my 'Aunt' Judy says, ' no black bridesmaids in summer!.'
She is my Aunt's best friend and a fashion designer. If 'Aunt' Judy says no...I listen! Now I am going to have aqua!
It's August have a lil fun!!! You can do Aqua or Pastels!! It is going to be hot and black is not fun. I had to wear a heavy Cobalt Blue 2 piece. I was wearing lightweight Addidas pants by the time the reception started!!

I agree with your aunt - NO BLACK IN THE SUMMER! - I personally would never do black, but that's me. I totally agree to do a bright color! It's summer have a little fun with color!

ckgmwedding Posted: Oct 22, 2004 10:57 AM+

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Posted: Oct 22, 2004 10:57 AM

Re: wedding colors

If I hadn't worn this color in my brother's wedding, I would have had my sister wear navy. The dress I had was very light and it was an outdoor ceremony. I don't remember being hot. I did love my dress and how it looked in pictures. I love navy and white/off-white combo.

slwh2005 Posted: Oct 22, 2004 11:04 AM+

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Posted: Oct 22, 2004 11:04 AM

Re: wedding colors

I love navy too. Just make sure it's not too dark. then it looks black in pictures. JMO

randella Posted: Oct 22, 2004 03:33 PM+

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Posted: Oct 22, 2004 03:33 PM

Re: wedding colors

I really like the idea of color in the summer-- as opposed to black.

You can also always find an ivory dress for your girls-- something that coordinates-- so you can still do your black and white-ish theme.. you should look into that-- I think it could be very pretty- esp. in August. The place where I got my BM dresses has a couple of off-white options-- I am sure other places do too.

MrsK-in-June05 Posted: Oct 22, 2004 03:44 PM+

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Posted: Oct 22, 2004 03:44 PM

Re: wedding colors

the cobalt was very dark and the material was so heavy..yuck!! what about a sky blue or perwinkle?

bluesashbride Posted: Oct 22, 2004 03:54 PM+

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Posted: Oct 22, 2004 03:54 PM

Re: wedding colors

can you do a hot pink!? kinda vibrant in the summer, and you can add touches of black. and have all shades of pink flowers. i've seen this and its really pretty!

Darcy Posted: Oct 22, 2004 03:57 PM+

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Posted: Oct 22, 2004 03:57 PM

Re: wedding colors

I am using a saphire... it is between dark and light blue so it works with everyones skin color it seems.

bluesashbride Posted: Oct 22, 2004 04:11 PM+

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Posted: Oct 22, 2004 04:11 PM

Re: wedding colors

here i again-haha- think i like looking at colors. so many fun pictures. since there have been a lot of good suggestions for blue i remembered these photos i saved...

and the third one is pink, but it looked really summer-y to me with all the different flowers.

mushsgrl Posted: Oct 22, 2004 04:43 PM+

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Posted: Oct 22, 2004 04:43 PM

Re: wedding colors

I am leaning towards the victorian lilac or lavendar

Lori0517 Posted: Oct 22, 2004 08:21 PM+

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Posted: Oct 22, 2004 08:21 PM

Re: wedding colors

the general consensus all around is blue, however i am not a fan of blue. I think I am going to go with black or red. thanks everyones help

Bride2005 Posted: Oct 22, 2004 09:13 PM+

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Posted: Oct 22, 2004 09:13 PM

Re: wedding colors

i agree- I am not a big fan of color.... blue, pink, peach, yellow, green.... they are not me.

i was thinking black, then moved onto silver, or a red/wine color...

i can't decide!

Lori0517 Posted: Oct 23, 2004 12:21 PM+

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Posted: Oct 23, 2004 12:21 PM

Re: wedding colors

ok talked to FH last night he doesnt want black, not his choice but anothr person against black, my sister did platnium and it was so nice, she told me to go ahead and do that if i want. i have no idea but i am thinking like a blueish silver. thanks ladies