my best friends wedding is on sept 2nd 2006 and we need help. She plans her dress to be an off-white cream ( she just had a baby and she doesnt feel white is right) and as the Maid of Honor I am trying to help her find bridesmaids dresses. We have thought of gold and blue. But no luck finding cheap ones. Where to go and what other colors? And what about mine? She wants it to be the same dress but I want a diff one. What about that?
2006-08-04 04:09:12 · 20 answers · asked by Boricua 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
How about a burgundy? Or other fall colors? All of those look good with off white. I always think of fall when I think of a Sept wedding. Stick to warm shades. Plum is a pretty choice too.
As for the dress, it is the bride's day, her choice. You are her best friend. You will wear a huge bow in puke green with 600 feet of tulle if that's what she really wants because you love her and want her to be happy, and she'd do the same for you. But perhaps you can compromise. Maybe the same color, different style of dress. Or same style different color/shade. I went to a Sept wedding where all the brides wore hot pink but the maid of honor wore a hot pink top with a white skirt with hot pink flowers all over it. It looked nice.
2006-08-04 04:28:10 · answer #1 · answered by BeeBee 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well if you are looking at blue and gold, you will have a lot fewer options than if you just look for blue. You can add the gold in later. There are actually quite a few ways to find cheap bridesmaid dresses depending on your definition of cheap - there is David's Bridal, there are wedding discount stores, or you can order them online from a discount vendor. However since you are so close to the wedding you might want to look for one in a department store - because you'll have to pay extra to get the dresses delivered so fast!
As for your dress, you really have to go with what she wants. If she doesn't want ANYONE to stand out except her, that is totally acceptable - after all it's her wedding day and you really don't need to stand out. At my wedding I had my maid of honor wear the same dress but she had straps put on it (the other dresses were strapless) and she had a wrap. That was as different as I wanted it to be. It's really up to the bride, and I sincerely hope you don't pressure her to do anything she doesn't want to.
That being said, why do you want a different dress? Really if you want to stand out, you will. Just not in your look! But people will know you're the maid of honor and that you are a special friend to the bride. Good luck!
2006-08-04 05:40:15 · answer #2 · answered by ykokorocks 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its her wedding...whatever she wants for dresses goes, feel free to give advice, but if she wants you in the same dress, no matter how much it makes you look like a pumpkin, be her best friend and wear it!
Many people will suggest DavidsBridal, try the online store to get some ideas, but their prices can be kinda high, and their service is rarely good. Consider an accent to the brides dress--would a colored ribbon at the waist look good? If so, you can use nearly any color combination you want, tie the bridesmaid dresses in with a same-colored ribbon on the bride, crimson or apple colors look good with off-white, and you'll be all set. If there's no way to tie in the bridesmaid dresses, even through some last minute decorations of the hall, or perhaps a revamp of the brides boquet, try lighter colors, pale pinks, lavendars, light blues, anything pastel, which of course doesn't look good on everyone, so it's a good idea to try lots of colors before deciding.
Davids Bridal does offer "seperates" in a number of colors that can make every girl's outfit a little different so it's flattering for her, but everything's the same color. Sounds like a great plan, but see how the bride feels about everyone wearing a shirt and skirt that sort of flow, instead of a real dress. Also, when they say all these come in apple, half of them come in apple and half come in washed out apple so someone is probably going to stick out like a sore thumb, unless you all get the same seperates, which can save a little money, but still, why not just wear the same dress?
Good luck, and try to remember that while she should consider your opinions, it's her wedding and if she wants you all the same, you should probably just give in. Believe me, if she's smart she won't let the guys dress themselves either.
2006-08-04 04:27:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow--that's pushing it for the date. Our wedding is in October and with an added rush everything will be in during the middle of September. Not a lot of time to alter or correct.
Have you checked formal stores--think prom. It's too late to order so you'll have to go to bridal stores and just buy off the rack.
If you want it in a different dress, you're out of luck. It's not your wedding. When you get married you can have it anyway you want. For now you are in HER wedding.
2006-08-04 05:24:25 · answer #4 · answered by FaZizzle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How formal is the wedding? Is it inside or outside? Is it in a church? What is "cheap" to you?
As far as your dress - it's her wedding. She makes the decisions as to what you will wear.
J. Crew, Nordstrom, bluefly, and many other non-wedding stores carry dresses that can easily be turned into bridesmaids dresses. Spend some time online and see if you can find something that fits her ideal. You can even order several and if they aren't quite right, simply return them. You'll only be out the cost of shipping - J Crew & Nordstrom allow store returns and Nordstrom's shipping is only $5.
2006-08-04 05:13:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try shops that sell formal wear and prom dresses. Some of them can easily be used as bridesmaid dresses. And maybe you'll find a style that'll stand out from theirs, but in the same colour. Though remember, it's her wedding, not yours. Make it special for her.
2006-08-04 04:31:24 · answer #6 · answered by mikah_smiles 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all it is her wedding so you will wear the dress that she wants. I would suggest going to David's Bridal they are nation wide and have a large assortment of dresses. If there is not a store near you than go online. Any dress you pick comes in about 9 different color choices.
2006-08-04 04:14:23 · answer #7 · answered by meisa777 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you ever seen a bridal party (maids) all in the same color cream as the bride? Absolutely stunning! Any changes could be a very pale/thin colored ribbon sash but nothing more. It is a very expensive, dreamy look. Princess Diana did that now that I think about it. So I guess you could say it's traditional .
Think about it. Good LucK
2006-08-09 06:47:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out Dreams by Renee. They have some absolutely gorgeous dresses PLUS they will create a custom dress based on drawings/photographs at extremely reasonable prices. All of the prices listed on the website are suggested retail and since I am an authorized rep, I am able to offer a discount as well, if you're interested. http://www.dreamsbyreneebridal.com
Good luck!
2006-08-07 18:42:26 · answer #9 · answered by Angie P. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about where to find cheap dresses and all especially if they are all going to be the same... But as far as you wearing the same as everyone else... Well it is your friends wedding and what she said she wants is what you should do for her... So do it the way she wants it done... again it is her wedding...not yours...
2006-08-04 04:15:23 · answer #10 · answered by Autumns Destany 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋