Post # 1
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Newbee
So, I had a previous post asking Champagne or Red, so the verdict goes to Champagne!
As a refresher: I’m having a red and springy green wedding, used in moderation against white/neutrals. My favorite color is red and my fiance’s is green, so I had to make this color combination work. I found lots on inspiration on Pinterest… that does NOT end up looking like Christmas. 😉
Now, I’ve asked the BMs what color dresses they’re prefer, since they are keeping these dresses in the end. Keep in mind they are wearing FLOOR-LENGTH dresses, since this is a semi-formal event. I originally went for Champagne, and they’d have color from bouquets or accessories, but now I’m afraid this neutral color would look so plain… (My fiance thinks so too). Then I saw Mint green dresses, and I fell in love with this! Especially when accented with red for that pop. Now I’m torn. And I need your help!!! See pictures of both colors below.
CHAMPAGNE:
MINT GREEN:
Please let me know what you think!!! Thank you for your input, bees.
Post # 3
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Sugar bee
Even though it’s a paler green.. I can’t help but think of Chrismas whenever I see red & green paired together. So I voted for the champagne
Post # 4
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Buzzing bee
I agree with the above post. If you didnt have it paired with red, then green would go. But it appears Christmas-y with red. Go with the champagne. ITs more romantic, anyway.
Post # 5
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Worker bee
I personally would look so sickly in mint green, and if I was the bride I think it would lend a sickly look to have it all around me. I think if you add pops of color in the bouquets the champagne will look really beautful and not too neutral.
Post # 6
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Busy bee
I just love the champagne. Also, the dresses may get a lot more future use as the colour is versatile.
Post # 7
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Bee Keeper
- Wedding: August 2013 - The Liberty House
DEFINITELY the champagne, I love your inspiration pictures
Post # 8
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Newbee
@X0JLYNN03: @Liss13: thank you to you both. ive been showing others too and they agree that it’ll still look christmasy regardless of the shade of green… =P
@p2b: i’ll definitely see how we’re add pops of color with the champagne, like red flowers in hair, red nails, red shoes… =) may i ask what is your skin color? i’m actually curious now how mint green could look sickly. i hadn’t thought of that! thanks.
@crystalrae: yea, champagne was my original choice to give my BMs a versatile color choice. thanks for your input!
@MeiFrancis: thank you! champagne is a popular choice! im glad i asked. =)
Post # 9
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Bumble bee
Though the mint color is nice, it doesnt look great on everyone and since it’s trendy, there is a lower chance that your BMs will wear it again. Champagne all the way!
Post # 10
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Worker bee
@millenn1um: I’m very fair with dark blond hair and VERY pink undertones in my skin. A light green color just sort of absorbs the pinkish out of me and brings out a more yellow color so I look sort of sickly.
If you have a darker complexion with warmer tones, or an olive type complexion I don’t think the mint green would be a problem for you- it actually might complement you very nicely.
But for me personally, I’d go champagne all the way.
Post # 11
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Bumble bee
Not a fan of the mint green, always makes me think of icecream. The champagne is wonderful and soft and perfect.
Post # 12
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Bumble bee
I like the champagne. I think that mint green doesn’t go as well with white….which is strange, but oh well. Champagne goes with more colors.
Post # 13
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Sugar bee
I’d say champagne, though both colors would make me (and would’ve made all of my BMs) look sickly.
Post # 14
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Busy bee
I love the champagne!! & It looks amazing with the red bouquet!
I’m not a fan of a colored dress + colored bouquet, though. I like a neutral + a pop of color, like the champagne + red.
Post # 15
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Bumble bee
We did mismatched dresses in similar colors, though the flowers had pops of orange instead of red:
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Busy bee
I’d go with the champagne, its so lovely, the mint green looks sickly to me and then again I hate green
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