Can't decide between wedding party attire colors.

JoeAnne2013

I'm having a really difficult time deciding on what the wedding party should wear.

I will be in a white gown with a big black sash, black shoes and possibly a black birdcage veil.

My fiance would like to wear black, so I figured his best man and two other groomsmen would be in black as well.

Originally I thought I wanted my girls to be in dark brown, but my brother will be standing on my side and to have him blend in I was thinking of having him in a dark brown tux.

I would like the groomsmen to match the bridesmaids with their vest and ties, but I don't like the way the brown and black looks together.

Do I just have the entire wedding party wear black? Opinions and ideas please!

The bouquets will be these....

firsttimersluck

You don't want the girls in something more color popping like your bouquet? Like little red dresses or something? You could put everyone in black and have them pop with red/orange/etc shoes and accessories.. I also don't care for the black and brown mix, honestly. 

krissyann02

 Personally I don't think black and brown go well together.


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[QUOTE]I'm having a really difficult time deciding on what the wedding party should wear. I will be in a white gown with a big black sash, black shoes and possibly a black birdcage veil. My fiance would like to wear black, so I figured his best man and two other groomsmen would be in black as well. Originally I thought I wanted my girls to be in dark brown, but my brother will be standing on my side and to have him blend in I was thinking of having him in a dark brown tux. I would like the groomsmen to match the bridesmaids with their vest and ties, but I don't like the way the brown and black looks together. Do I just have the entire wedding party wear black? Opinions and ideas please! The bouquets will be these....
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Maggie0829

I don't mind the black and brown mix as long as the guys are in all black and the girls are in all brown.  I don't like mixing black tuxes with brown vests, that is just weird.

I agree with firsttimers.  Why not have them wear a nice orange or red or burgandy colored dress?  You could always add a black belt to them if you want.

jsurmacy

I will be in all white with red roses and my entire bridal party will be in floor length black dresses and black tuxedos. I think all black is extremely classy! I do not like black and brown together at all.

itzMS

What about a dark grey? Like the David's Bridal dresses in the Pewter color, or the White by Vera Wang dresses in charcoal?

That way, your brother could wear a dark grey suit if you'd like him to match.

I think brown dresses look...well....poopy.

mlg78

I hate black/brown together.  You end up looking like a reese's cup.  I love the orange but since your wedding is close to Halloween I'd go for the red.  It's popular and it looks great on everyone!

B2Z728

I think those flowers would pop nicely against a something in the purple family. 

Using Davids Bridal colors for convenience, Plum, Mulberry, Amethyst or Lapis would be pretty. Based on how Mulberry and Plum show up on my computer screen, those two are my favorite of the ones I listed. 

http://www.davidsbridal.com/Browse_Bridal-Party-Bridesmaids-Shop-By-Color

TiffanyT816

I like black and brown together in things like, brown boots and black leggings, etc.

I wouldn't do brown and black mixed together in my WP.

OP, the suggestions of burgandy, purple, grey, etc. I think will work well with your vision.

raven&mark

I say no to brown and black together as well. I think u should put your girls in red or maybe a pretty orange and the guys could still do black and maybe tie and flower on their tux can match your girls dresses.

whitney37354

All black. The flowers are a great accent color.

JoeAnne2013

Thanks for the input ladies!

I'm definitely going to go with all black.

If my brother wasn't standing in on my side I would have choosen a deep plum colored gown and been done with it lol, but I would like his attire to 'blend' in more with the girls.

JoeAnne2013

Everyone has different time frames. I work two full time jobs, one being my own business. When I have free time I need to plan. Not to mention my little sister and MOH is in the Army and only has select times when she will be home to be able to enjoy and experience certain parts of the planning process with me so we are actually on a time crunch. My ceremony and reception venues have been booked with specific dates and times already.

I've selected a timeless design for the bridesmaid gowns. Problem now is color scheme which I was addressing.

The groom wants black tuxes and has already expressed he would like me to make a decision re: the rest of the attire meaning shirt, vest, tie, etc.

JoeAnne2013

We are not ordering gowns yet and instead of giving gifts to our wedding party, we are paying for everyones attire.

FutureMrsColon1

uhoh Ive been on this board for a short time but I already know you are about to recieve 1923843924809809809 replies stating that buying the attire cannot replace wedding party gifts (just a heads up) i agree with all black or a dark red color for the girls and your brother in black with the same color vest tie as the bridesmaids.

I happen to think it is perfectly fine for you to be excited and looking right now but I agree that you shouldnt actually purchse anything for the various reasons stated above until about 4-6 months prior to the actual wedding date

jsurmacy

OP -- I have also had the same "do not pick dresses it is too early" .... do it anyway if you want too! I did, almost a full year out -- and I am happy, my bridal party is happy and people on theknot do not have to be happy! Good luck!