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I don't think that sundresses are to informal (I've worn them in weddings before) but I don't think you should have the BM in white if you are wearing white. You will not stand out very well in pictures and I don't think it will be a good overall look.
What about another summer-y color like a soft pink, pale blue, yellow, light oranges/peach? Also - you can find plenty of dresses that are true "bridesmaids" dresses for $100-$150 so don't think you are limited to just sundresses or anything due to price. I got my girls dresses from Dessy and they were $130.
Here are a few of pictures i'm using for inspiration for this idea. However, instead of pale flowers, etc. I would be use bold oranges to create a fun summer look.
I would appreciate any more opinions, thanks!
I think it would look great! I'm totally biased though. I wanted to do this but was outvoted by J and my bridesmaids!
I think it's a very cute idea -- and very thoughtful of you to take their finances into consideration.
If you are worried about blending in with them, have you considered making orange sashes for their dresses?
I totally LOVE the first photo that you posted!! I would choose your gown first!!! Then I think that if your wedding dress is formal enough, that would look great. Then if you choose a gown that is lace, then I think that maybe a short dress that is chiffon and flowing would be good for them to wear! But if you choose a simpler fabric, like the one the first bride chose, they could definitely do something like that photo, and you could even share that one with them to let them know what you are thinking. The idea of using bright orange flowers would be awesome. Are you planning another color too? Another idea is to find gently used orange dresses from other bm's from this year and use them for your bm next year.
I know DB has a guava color that is really pretty. I know a BM that wore a pretty summer dress from DB that wore that color in a ruffled empire style short dress that was sooo gorgeous. You could easily look for different style DB guava dresses that are for sale. I found 5 (matching) BM dresses for my daughter's wedding on Craigslist for only $200.00 total. So the dresses cost only $40.00 each, and then each BM had theirs altered to fit, since the sizes were roughly what each person would wear, and I found a matching color gown for the MOH at Goodwill for $12.99 You have a long time to look and many ways to save $$!! :)
I like the idea of your BM's wearing white sundresses with orange accessories. They could also wear a metallic shoe instead of white. Since you're not get married until next summer, they could probably find good bargains on after summer sales. If your dress is long and you're wearing a veill, there will not be a doubt as to who the bride is.
the picture with the colored bits to the dresses and sashes is pretty!
the biggest thing going for not doing it is worrying about them looking like the bride-but if you do knee length it shouldn't be too bad
White dresses would be so cute! I like the idea of orange accessories, especially an orange sash or some cute orange shoes. And of course their bouquets will be different. As long as they have cute summer dresses, no one should confuse them with the bride.
Thanks! These are really good ideas and thoughts. I want to think more about sashes, orange shoes, etc. I really wanted to bounce my ideas of some wise wedding people before pitching it to my bridal party.
If it does come together, I'll definitely post some pictures so you can all see how it ended up looking.
I think rlsulli1598 is right though. I really should look at wedding dresses, and pick out mine before I go forward with this idea. Having the right look myself would be important before I could pick out their outfits!
Also check places like Target, Macys, JcPenny, etc for dresses. You may be surprisd what you find in orange.
Hera are some from Target but they are pretty casual:
White sundresses sound nice :) You'll definitely stand out. make sure that the BMs choose dresses that don't have sequins or beading, it will keep the look cohesive and you won't end up with one BM in a sparkling, tea length gown.
I love the idea! I know some people worry about not standing out, but I think with knee-length dresses with the orange accessories you should be fine. I think it'll look awesome! :)
I love the idea of sundresses that they can wear again. However, I dont think white dresses would work. Do you have a secondary color they could wear? We are thinking of doing mismatched blue dresses and orange flowers.
@MissShork: Oooooooh, I love the second pic with the ruffles and I'm doing orange flowers too but in September. I personally love the idea. I imagine your dress being a long soft flowy lacey type?
i think it could be amazing if done correctly.. think that they need to be short compared to your long.. and thing you need to play up their orange accessories.. maybe the dresses that work with belts/sashes have them or maybe little cardigans? you can find them on sale at jcrew and gift it to them??
i think the top image works really well since the bride's dress works well with the girls dresses.. but the other one where there are some long dresses- um- who is the bride??
oops never added the pics...
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At first when I read the post I was thinking it might be informal and you might not stand out, but after looking at the picks of the mis-matched white bm dresses, I think it is so feminine! And it has such a beautiful, pure, lady in waiting feel, I love it! I think it adds whimsy and a dream like quality, I really like it! Thank you for opening my eyes!
I voted go for it! I think it'll look good :). I was going to have all my BM in orange dresses, but orange is a very hard shade to match (unless you went with all the same brand).
I think your BMs in either white or ivory would look fine. If you're not totally comfortable with them wearing white (or if they're all not sure about it either), you can go with ivory... you'll stand out a little more. But if they wear short white dresses with orange accessories & you are in all white, I'm sure people will definately distinguish you from the BMs. Other posters already posted pics of them & I really like the look.
I love that wedding with the white dress and orange sashes....i have a wedding magazine with that wedding in it and the pictures are so pretty..I say GO FOR IT!!
Meh, personally I am not a fan, but if you like the idea go for it! That is all that matters.
Wow, thanks for all this feedback. I really appreciate it!
I really hope I can go forward with this idea. I think it could be really cute. I especially like the thought of glamming the girls up with some sweet orange assessories and possibly some kind of sash/belt.
I mentioned the idea to my sister, but she wasn't sure how it would look. So I'll probably show her this thread.
Also, want to get the groomy involved. If he likes it, i should be good to go. I figure as long as I'm confident in my vision, the BMs won't worry about how it looks.
i actually JUST remembered my cousin did white.. well it was ivory/champagne.
when she first showed me i thought "hmm.. not what i would have picked" but it looked absolutely elegant when everything was pulled together. The girl's dresses were long and actually similar on top to my cousin but i never even thought they looked bridal at all. I dont have a good pic of all of them together with her but you get the idea.
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I love this idea.
& all these pictures depict it fantastically.
I think if you like it go for it!
Plus, like you said, it will be much easier to find and reuse a white sundress. :)
I say DO IT! I myself am having an all white wedding party and really I don't think any white sundress or tux is gonna out do the beauty of a wedding dress! =)
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Hi Bees,
I really want your thoughts on bridesmaid dresses. First let me explain myself, I’m having 5 bridesmaids and all of them are poor university students living on their own. Many of them are also in several other weddings that summer My point is that I would feel way too guilty to ask them to shell out $250 dresses from traditional bridal salons.
The other consideration is that I love the mismatched look. I don’t have a problem with mismatched shades, styles and fabrics (assuming there is still some unity among the group)
My favourite color is orange, so at first I was gonna go with mismatched orange dresses. However, from browsing, I’m realizing how difficult and probably stressful it will be to find five different orange dresses that go well together.
So instead I was thinking, white sundresses! They could get any white dress that is made of a light summer fabric and is knee length. I was then gonna give the girls matching orange assocessories and white shoes to tie them together. As well, they will be holding orange bouquets. The dresses would be easy to find and definitely could be worn again.
So my questions are: I’ll be wearing a full length white dress with veil – will that be enough to stand out from the bridesmaids? Also, would sundresses be too informal? (the wedding isn’t very formal but we're still doing doing the whole church/reception thing). Other thoughts/concerns? If you have any related pictures that would help me out. Thanks!