Bridesmaid Dresses

pinkcow13

I have a long time to think of this, but I am pretty bored at work, so I figured I'd do some wedding planning . I also know FI would not be interested in this wedding topic lol. So, originally I was going to have my bridal party wear different shades of blue, whatever style dress they wanted, since it is FI's and my favorite color. Then I thought, why not just have them wear their favorite colors? That way they'll love what their wearing, and be comfortable. So I asked them last night what their favorite colors were and I got these responses: orange, pink, white, green, gold, olive green, black, blush pink, brown, wine, hunter green, burnt orange, anything bright but not neon [4 girls btw lol]. So I was thinking maybe have them wear dresses that are gold, pink, orange, and the last color maybe  burnt orange? Or even green. We are having a spring time wedding, so I think a burst of color would be nice, and it would reflect each of their personalities as they will be wearing something they love. I'm not a fan of flowers, so I was thinking they could carry a bouquet of calla lillies, and I figure the white would look nice against the colorful dress. What do you ladies think?

chibiyui

I'd have to see the colors next to each other personally.

pinkcow13

I'm thinking something like this:

https://www.google.com/search?q=different+color+bridesmaid+dresses&espv=210&es_sm=93&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=6WvhUvvCM4nJsATKgYHACg&sqi=2&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=1280&bih=923#q=different+color+bridesmaid+dresses&tbm=isch&facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=LrSB11IBOgXGZM%3A;QwBJzeAAbrGFfM;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bridesmaidtrade.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2011%2F06%2Fdiffcolorsstyles.jpg;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bridesmaidtrade.com%2Fblog%2F2011%2F06%2F2057%2F;510;340

https://www.google.com/search?q=different+color+bridesmaid+dresses&espv=210&es_sm=93&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=6WvhUvvCM4nJsATKgYHACg&sqi=2&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=1280&bih=923#q=different+color+bridesmaid+dresses&tbm=isch&facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=UOh3t-6bfpS2UM%3A;Ri9U8vuY_I4UyM;http%3A%2F%2Fbeyondeventsatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2010%2F03%2Fnonmatching-bridesmaid-dresses.jpg;http%3A%2F%2Fbeyondeventsatlanta.com%2F2010%2F03%2F26%2Fa-new-trend-in-bridesmaids-dresses-that-your-gals-will-love%2F;250;250

I just wasn't sure if maybe it would be too colorful, like a rainbow or something. 

MyNameIsNot

That's the first time I've ever heard anyone claim white as a favorite color.  Interesting.

I'm in love with shades of blue.  I would have done that if I'd thought of it.  Rainbow would work well too (although I would pick a color family, like jewel tones or pastels).  I'm just madly in love with shades of blue.  

pinkcow13

@mynameisnot- ditto. I thought white was an odd color for a favorite color lol. To each her own I guess. Yea, shades of blue was my first choice for dresses, and white flowers would still look awesome. I might just do that route, since I also wanted to do the rainbow look in the same color family, and that might be tough with the colors I would have to work with.

Meggos1988

My BM will all be wearing different colors these are the colors they chose themselves. I like it because they can wear their dresses again. (Plus I don't get accused of picking an ugly dress:o)

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Your idea and examples look nice. But I have to say, personally I'm more a fan of picking a color like blue or pink or purple and a lenth of dress and let them pick a dress they like within that color. I think they can still be different but it compliments each other better. Again, that is my personal taste.

Still not sure about the ideas, go to a bridal shop, pick out all the different colors and have them hung next to each other see how you feel about the collection.

Bubblegum5586

I am another vote for picking one color (same shade or different shades) and length. It still gives them a cohesive look but the flexibility to choose a style they like. Blue is a beautiful color and really looks good on anyone (although I am bias - my girls wore satin, short, royal blue dresses, but all different styles.)

ei34

I asked my BP to wear any dress they liked in any shade of purple (I didn't have a preference for length, fabric, etc.).  Each wore a different shade and they looked beautiful.  So I'm another vote for picking one color and letting your BM's go from there.

If you decide to each let them wear their own color, I agree with you that matching white calla lilly bouquets will look pretty.

doeydo

I prefer the look of one shade or various shades of a certain colour, example blue: https://www.google.com/search?q=different+color+bridesmaid+dresses&espv=210&es_sm=93&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=6WvhUvvCM4nJsATKgYHACg&sqi=2&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=1280&bih=923#q=shades+of+blue+bridesmaids&tbm=isch&imgdii=_

pinkcow13

Thanks guys! I think I will def have to go to the bridal shops and see what look I like the best. I might be leaning towards my original shades of blue idea.