Bridesmaid Dresses in Different Colors

MollyandD · January 2014

Actually every friend I know that got married got her girls similar gifts. They might have an engraved name or something, but they were always the same gift.

PrettyGirlLost · January 2014

Molly&Domenic said:

This is what INSPIRATION means to me.

Look at that group of photos together. . . they all clash visually and look like a hot mess, IMO. In my opinion, for the mismatched BM look to be pulled off without everything looking too busy and disjointed you need to choose the same hemline for all dresses, and the colors should be the same hue or from the same palette.

If you are really set on the idea of having your BM's in a rainbow of colors, fine. But then to keep everything from looking too busy consider asking them to wear pastel hues as those won't be as brash as the primary color's Disney used, pick one dress length for all dresses, and consider doing the bouquets in a soft, neutral, monotoned color.

PrettyGirlLost · January 2014

Molly&Domenic said:

Actually every friend I know that got married got her girls similar gifts. They might have an engraved name or something, but they were always the same gift.

Yep, and in just about every wedding I have been in that was my "gift" as well. But then I learned that these were not really gifts and so I am breaking that cycle with my own wedding.

Maggie0829 · January 2014

Molly&Domenic said:

I thought it was typical to give bridesmaids gifts as part of the wedding? A friend of mine bought her BM dresses and she called that her gift to them.

Your friend was wrong. Anything relating to your wedding is not a gift but rather just a part of their uniform for your wedding day. A gift should be personalized to each girls likes and hobbies. Keep your wedding out of the gifts.

MollyandD · January 2014

I've already considered the hemline. I want it mid-calf to knee length. As far as colors go, it's more fabric that I'm concerned with. I am ok with having many colors as long as the dresses have some chiffon fabric. The bouquets will be pink, as with the rest of my decorations.

MollyandD · January 2014

I'll put some more thoughts into their gifts. I had thought they should be pretty similar. My gifts as a bridesmaid had been the same as everyone else, if I got a gift at all.

My wedding colors will be pinks and black. I will have the girls in different dresses of the same length, and they will all hold the same pink rose bouquets. I just was thinking if I should or should not do something else for them.

Meggos1988 · January 2014

I too am doing different colored dresses. But the style of the dress is the same that they picked.

MollyandD · January 2014

Meggos1988 said:
I too am doing different colored dresses. But the style of the dress is the same that they picked.

What kind of colors are you using?

PrettyGirlLost · January 2014

Molly&Domenic said:

I'll put some more thoughts into their gifts. I had thought they should be pretty similar. My gifts as a bridesmaid had been the same as everyone else, if I got a gift at all. My wedding colors will be pinks and black. I will have the girls in different dresses of the same length, and they will all hold the same pink rose bouquets. I just was thinking if I should or should not do something else for them.

I would say yes, absolutely you should give your BM's a gift! It's the kind thing to do and the gifts don't have to be elaborate or expensive.

But they shouldn't be all the exact same gift either. Again you should pick gifts for your BM's as if you were buying them a birthday or Christmas gift.

MollyandD · January 2014

PrettyGirlLost said:

Molly&Domenic said:

I'll put some more thoughts into their gifts. I had thought they should be pretty similar. My gifts as a bridesmaid had been the same as everyone else, if I got a gift at all.

My wedding colors will be pinks and black. I will have the girls in different dresses of the same length, and they will all hold the same pink rose bouquets. I just was thinking if I should or should not do something else for them.

I would say yes, absolutely you should give your BM's a gift! It's the kind thing to do and the gifts don't have to be elaborate or expensive.

But they shouldn't be all the exact same gift either. Again you should pick gifts for your BM's as if you were buying them a birthday or Christmas gift.

I think you WAY missed what I was saying. I'm getting them a gift. That's a different issue. When I said do something extra, I meant get them something specifically to wear in the wedding, aside from a gift.

Dignity100 · January 2014

I know you want the different color dresses - but if you're open to ideas, I saw this and thought it was cute (though you'd be asking your girls to buy a specific color of shoe) - you could have them just get the shoe color of a princess.

MollyandD · January 2014

The idea of matching shoes is really cute. Someone else on here didn't like it, but I think it could work.

PrettyGirlLost · January 2014

Molly&Domenic said:

Molly&Domenic said:

I'll put some more thoughts into their gifts. I had thought they should be pretty similar. My gifts as a bridesmaid had been the same as everyone else, if I got a gift at all. My wedding colors will be pinks and black. I will have the girls in different dresses of the same length, and they will all hold the same pink rose bouquets. I just was thinking if I should or should not do something else for them.

I would say yes, absolutely you should give your BM's a gift! It's the kind thing to do and the gifts don't have to be elaborate or expensive.

But they shouldn't be all the exact same gift either. Again you should pick gifts for your BM's as if you were buying them a birthday or Christmas gift.
I think you WAY missed what I was saying. I'm getting them a gift. That's a different issue. When I said do something extra, I meant get them something specifically to wear in the wedding, aside from a gift.

I think that would be just fine.

Molly&Domenic said:

The idea of matching shoes is really cute. Someone else on here didn't like it, but I think it could work.

I think matching shoes is fine IF you buy the shoes for your BMs or you ask them to match a color, but don't dictate the style, and they already have a pair in that color.

For instance, I'm asking my BM's to wear either a nude or gold pair of shoes, but the style doesn't matter- pump, kitten heel, flat, platform, peep toe, doesn't matter.

MollyandD · January 2014

The shoes don't have to match. I'll discuss it with the girls. It's not like the groomsmen are all going to match. My wedding is a mixture of somewhat traditional, and definitely not traditional. I'm ok with them having their own looks. As long as the bouquets match.

HannahMaloney · January 2014

I think its a great idea to have mismatched bridesmaids dresses. That way you can find something to suit everyones figure and personality and everyone can feel good about themselves! Check out my pinterest board for some ideas! http://www.pinterest.com/hannahgav/bridesmaids-dresses/

MollyandD · January 2014

HannahMaloney said:
I think its a great idea to have mismatched bridesmaids dresses. That way you can find something to suit everyones figure and personality and everyone can feel good about themselves! Check out my pinterest board for some ideas! http://www.pinterest.com/hannahgav/bridesmaids-dresses/

These are some adorable ideas. I have a Pinterest board as well. I feel the same way about the mismatched dresses. My bridesmaids all have different bodies and different personalities. A dress that looks good on my short MOH will not look the same on one of my bridesmaids.

doeydo · January 2014

Disney inspired wedding and bridal party without being too much, IMO: http://www.rocknrollbride.com/2014/01/pretty-homemade-disney-inspired-wedding-megan-grant/

MollyandD · January 2014

doeydo said:
Disney inspired wedding and bridal party without being too much, IMO: http://www.rocknrollbride.com/2014/01/pretty-homemade-disney-inspired-wedding-megan-grant/

I love this! The different colors don't look bad at all. They are soft colors, but still all different. I absolutely love it. Thank you.

mimiphin · January 2014

Harry Potter themed bridesmaid dresses! But are my friends nerdy enough to do this?

bridesmaids but with lime green shoes and flowers

Here are some ideas of mis-matched coloured bridesmaids.
I like the look when each BM has her own colour of flowers, and then the bride uses all of them in her bouquet.

MollyandD · January 2014

Mimiphin, I really like the picture towards the top with each girl wearing a different color and style, but each dress is about the same length. That is exactly what I'm hoping to achieve.

HannahMaloney · January 2014

Glad you like them

I'm giving my girls a color pallet to follow and just asking them to ok their dress with me before they buy it. I want everyone to feel like their best self on the day, not just me!

MollyandD · January 2014

I'm asking the girls do let me see dresses before they are purchased too.

I feel very happy with the choice to have each girl in a different color. The guys are planning to be fairly colorful themselves. They will be in black outfits, but will likely see patches on their suits or tuxes. It's ok to us that our bridal party doesn't match perfectly.

majesty318 · January 2014

My girls are wearing the same dress in different shades. This is the dress: http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Cotton-Sateen-Strapless-with-Ruching-and-Pockets-83312

Our main color is purple so the dresses will be marine, lapis, plum, sangria, wisteria, and iris.

MollyandD · January 2014

Those dresses are cute, and I like the idea of the same color pallet without using the same color. That just isn't what I want. I want the dress lengths to be about the same, but other than that, the style and color can be different.

MollyandD · January 2014

I had some people doubting my desire to have different colored dresses in the bridal party, but I love how it looks. Besides, my decoration colors are pinks and black, and I want the girls to not be exactly like the decorations. The flowers will be pink, and the groom will even dye his hair to match the decor.

chkmeowt · January 2014

Molly&Domenic said:

I had some people doubting my desire to have different colored dresses in the bridal party, but I love how it looks. Besides, my decoration colors are pinks and black, and I want the girls to not be exactly like the decorations. The flowers will be pink, and the groom will even dye his hair to match the decor.

hyechica81 · January 2014

i am not a fan of different dresses on bridesmaids i dont like the way it looks at all i am also not a fan of brides who put some in long and some in short.

however i am a fan of taking one dress everyone likes and doing a few different shades of the same color or even getting dresses in both your wedding colors. my maids ended up with a long chiffon one shoulder gown from jasmine its long and we all decided to get it in the color seaglass

as for shoes and hair. if you want them all the same then you need to foot the bill on that..

as for shoes for my maids they can wear any style or height they like as long as its in sliver and for hair and makeup i have no prefrence at all my cousin is offering to do makeup for everyone my sister has a lot of hair styling stuff if any of the maids want to use them i let them know where my hair was getting done and if they wanted to make an apt they could

MollyandD · January 2014

debmonn said:

Molly&Domenic said:

I had some people doubting my desire to have different colored dresses in the bridal party, but I love how it looks. Besides, my decoration colors are pinks and black, and I want the girls to not be exactly like the decorations. The flowers will be pink, and the groom will even dye his hair to match the decor.

Feel however you want? If you don't like it, you won't do it at your wedding. I do like it so...

PrettyGirlLost · January 2014

Molly&Domenic said:

I had some people doubting my desire to have different colored dresses in the bridal party, but I love how it looks. Besides, my decoration colors are pinks and black, and I want the girls to not be exactly like the decorations. The flowers will be pink, and the groom will even dye his hair to match the decor.

Wait, what?

http://25.media.tumblr.com/3354626d091a91d76f1d738324ea9594/tumblr_ms82luX7TG1seecqoo1_500.gif

MollyandD · January 2014

My future husband dyes his hair many colors frequently. So he will dye it for the wedding as well. Not a big deal to us. If it's a big deal to you, you won't do it and that's not a big deal either. Different people like different things.

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