BM attire

jessicravens

I havent asked anyone to be in my wedding yet, with the exception of my sister (MOH).Originally, I wanted to let each girl pick out their own black floor length gown and red shoes of their choice.  What do you think of this?  Would you like having this freedom as a BM?  My sister asked if they could wear red instead... so, do I help her pick out a red dress, and black shoes and still let the other girls go with the original plan?Thoughts please?(The guys are wearing black and white, if that matters.)

SoonAKuhn

When I went shopping with my girls, I had my MOH pick her dress first and then the other girls just fell into place.  My only "criteria" was that they be floor length, black dresses with an ivory accent (to match my dress).  My girls absolutely loved the idea and thanked me for it.  They all picked something they were comfortable in and, since they are paying for the dress, something they really loved.  I like the idea of your sister being in red and the other girls being in black.  I think she'll feel honored and the pics will look amazing!  HTH

mbcdefg

I think your plan is fine. Sounds like it'll be a great color combo. If you have any other specifications - fabric type, beading vs. no beading, etc. - make sure to make them known ASAP before the girls go out shopping. I wouldn't mind picking my own dress, but I'd hate to buy something and then have you say, "Oh, that isn't really what I wanted." I think I'd also appreciate some coordination with the other BMs, because I'd hate to buy something for myself and then find out that the other BMs got totally different dresses (maybe they went with sparkles and I didn't, as a quick example).Like StageManager said - it's your wedding, so don't let your sister boss you around, especially because you're being MORE than generous by letting each girl pick her own dress. You're absolutely within your rights to say, "Sorry, Sis, but I would prefer if you pick a black dress, since I really want the black dress/red shoe combo." (Of course, this is assuming that you aren't keen on the red MOH dress idea. If YOU honestly like it, go for it!)

stina93446

I would love that freedom. I already have awesome red mary janes so I would be stoked to get to wear them to an occasion so nice.

gottahavashorti

A wine or burgundy red might look nice if the rest of the girls are in black.  A bright or apple red might be too much contrast.