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saracksarack
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all my good gfs are in my wedding party... and you girls are my next best gfs! I need your help.

1. here is one of the dresses my bms will be wearing.. other PIB, what color of shoes would be best? white or black?





2. I want to get them something.. i'm thinking a bracelett and a hair flowerclip/headband. something like this? WDYT?






3. I have girls hair ranging from this:
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since it will be hot, i've asked them all to put their hair up. obviously the one with short hair won't beable to... should i get them a hair flower that is optional? or should i just forget about it? i want to get them some sort of accessory and i'm running out of ideas. theya ll wear flowers/bows/headbands a lot. WDYT?





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  • TygirljojoTygirljojo
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    edited December 2011
    Shoes - I love the one with ruffles (black), but those shoes are really high.  I would double check with your girls that they're okay with 4" heels.

    Acessories - The headband with the flower is super cute, but make sure the flower isn't TOO big.  Also check to make sure the girls are comfortable wearing a headband - I know I personally have a hard time with some of them due to pressure. 
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  • saracksarack
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    edited December 2011
    tygirl-3 of us already own those black heels and the rest wear high heals all the time:) we're good on that. i did ask the two people with the shortest hair if they are ok with wearing headbands and they said yes. :) i think i'll make the flower optional but i think atleast 3 of them want to wear it.

    you think the black heels are good or something summeryw ould be better?
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  • TygirljojoTygirljojo
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    edited December 2011
    If 3 of them already own the black, I say stick with it.  Plus, you can always wear black after the wedding with other stuff!
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  • KST_KST_
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    edited December 2011
    I say the black shoes if they're all fine with the height. (HAHAHA, 3 of them own the same pair?!) Really, who wears white shoes outside of weddings that often? Black is considered a neutral and I don't think it necessarily isn't "summery" considering the great pop of green from the dress.

    Hair band is cute, just ditto Tygirl that they flower isn't too big.

    LOVE that first bracelet cuff of the black beads! It's chic! I'd kinda like one for myself. :) Where'd you find it? I don't like the second one as much, the metal feels a little too rock 'n roll.
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  • saracksarack
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    edited December 2011
    That bracelett is from charolotte russe. its 4 bucks i think.. A steal right? I think one of them have it though.. hahaha is that bad? do yout hink it would look nice?

    also- one of the girls got them, then i bought them, then another girl has some and they look like them.. and one of the girls said, I think i have those... haha. I am not forcing them to wear the same shoe, just the same style/color.
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  • alyssa324alyssa324 member
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    edited December 2011
    I think black will look great. I love everthing a flower head band that cuff bracelet with the beads and those shoes with the ruffle. cute :)
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  • mergatormergator member
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    edited December 2011
    I think white shoes would be more summery, and I would say no to hair accessory, as girls  can get picky about how their hair looks/how big the flower is, etc. You want them to all be comfortable.  Love the chunky silver bracelet!
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  • dreamwindsdreamwinds member
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    edited December 2011
    I agree with mergator. The white would be more summery and bright and happy. I don't really have an opinion on hair stuff or jewelry, except that maybe some people won't want to put things in their hair? I don't know.
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  • MacPandaMacPanda
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    edited December 2011
    My vote is for the black shoes - love them, love the look with the dress, and perfect that some already have them.  I also love the first, beaded bracelet. 

    Hair things are really tricky - you could mix it up and do the hair thing for the ones you're certain want to wear it and the bracelet for others...or both for all and give them the option to pick.  Just some ideas.
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  • ssmith172ssmith172
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    edited December 2011
    I think for a summer wedding I like the white better but if 3 girls already have them for convience I would just do the black to save some money. 

    KST- I totally wear white shoes, pending the outfit if they go better I wear them.

    I love the flower headband and its something I would wear again usually before the braclette but that depends on your BMs and what you think they would get more use out of. 

    I love the fact that you are doing high heels.  I work in a bridal store and all my brides don't want to do high heels for them or the BMs.  I think they are sheek and love that you are going that route.  :)
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  • BrandyL10BrandyL10
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    edited December 2011
    I like the black better, those are too cute! And I think if your girls already wear headbands, then thats a good idea. But I agree with Tygirl about the size of the flower. You don't want it too big, my opinion, and maybe you do want it big! Good luck!
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  • jennyann28jennyann28
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    edited December 2011
    I think the black is good for the convenience factor, but honestly, I think the white looks better.  The green of your dresses is so apple-y, black seems weird to me.  But that's totally just my opinion.  I do think that black accessories would help tie in the shoes though.  As long as all the girls are cool with headbands, I think your choices are great!
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  • hsunijhsunij
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    edited December 2011
    The white is more summery in my opinion, but if they all have the black shoes, then stick with it :) helps out some girls
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  • jennuinnejennuinne member
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    edited December 2011
    I think the black looks better w/ the dress.  I like all the accessories, but I think you should let the girls do what they want w/ their hair, head bands or not. 
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  • carrieoz_76carrieoz_76 member
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    edited December 2011
    I prefer the white.

    If they already have the black, then I'd go with that b/c it's not that big of a difference either way.

    I also wear white shoes in the summer - in fact I wore a new pair last weekend w/ jeans (strappy floral sandals from Born - love).  I have 3 more pairs of white sandals in my closet.  KST - you should get some.  :)
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  • saracksarack
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    edited December 2011
    i thought white would look more summery too but some of my girls told me that white looks like 80's white trash.... haha. and i wouldn't know what color of jewelry to go with.

    i think black will help it feel a little more formal than just summer dresses with white shoes. :) and plus most of them have a black peep toe so most wouldn't have to buy anything.

    that headband was really just to show a flower in their hair. i couldn't find one that i liked. i'll try to keep it simple. Also, the headband/flower will be completely optional but 2 or 3 had said something about wearing a flower in their hair so i figured i'd just supply them. :) so everyone agrees that those beaded braceletts will look cute? yay!
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  • carrieoz_76carrieoz_76 member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_washington-seattle_need-opinions-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:104Discussion:66d1d612-999d-43f3-be32-fd967336aa34Post:b40f5ba7-51d3-45f7-b116-7a46842235dc">Re: need opinions!</a>:
    [QUOTE]i thought white would look more summery too but some of my girls told me that white looks like 80's white trash.... haha. and i wouldn't know what color of jewelry to go with. i think black will help it feel a little more formal than just summer dresses with white shoes. :) and plus most of them have a black peep toe so most wouldn't have to buy anything.
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    Some white pumps can look 80s... some look really now, but it's a fine line.  What I had in mind was white strappy sandals, like these...

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    And the ones I just bought for my shower...

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    If you did white shoes, you could do white accessories, but also just as easily do silver accessories.  They don't need to match, just go.

    Oh, and just b/c I wanted to share -

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