Dragonflymagic answered Thursday March 27 2014, 6:37 pm: In recent years it has become popular to go with differing gowns for the bridesmaids as long as there are some basic parameters still.
Heres a clip from 'say yes to the dress' talking about how to set limits on differing gowns. the 5 bridesmaids shown in clip all chose 5 colors so clashing and different that it was awful and would not work. they have some good tips. [Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
I did a online search using the words "bridesmaids differing gowns". You will come up with articles, photos and videos on the subject. Go to look at images to see what others have gone with for their wedding. I particularly like one of same style but different pastels, bridesmaids all in white but all short lacy dresses, ones in various shades of red or blues.
I will use the example of various shades of one color and how well it looked in some of these photos. A person's skin tone and hair color will determine what colors they look best in. If they are to enjoy the dress themselves after the wedding, it would be best if they know what "color season" they are. You might try having a color/wardrobe consultant meet the bridesmaids first to determine their personal best color palette and give them color swatches of the best colors for them. I used to do this as a job. If you wanted blue in the wedding, the gal with Winter color palette would look best in royal or cobalt blue, an Autumn would be best in teal blue, a Summer in sky blue, baby blue, and a Spring in pastel blue. When all the varying shades come together in a photo, it looks quite nice if the dress styles go together or are the same cut and fabric.
This is entirely up to you what you want. And if you allow the brides maids to wear colors that they look good in, they'll be happier and the whole effect will be more pleasing on the eyes of those attending the wedding. [ Dragonflymagic's advice column | Ask Dragonflymagic A Question ]
Xui answered Thursday March 27 2014, 12:32 pm: No, I had a wedding and the dresses were not the same. Many people go traditional which in many cases prefer the dresses to match but what it all comes down too is what YOU want for the wedding. They do not have to match if you do not wish. [ Xui's advice column | Ask Xui A Question ]
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