I was a very lucky girl on Sunday. All my bridesmaids met me at my mom’s home for brunch, champagne cocktails and bridesmaids dresses. The ladies from Vegas to Venice brought over several sample dresses from Simple Silhouettes and a whole bunch of fun fabric swatches. The plan for the morning was to make a decision on the color, get everyone sized and pick out the dresses. Each bridesmaid could pick their own dress style, as long as it was knee length and any trim was the same color as the dress. Expectedly, we had a wonderful time together and spent hours catching up even after the dress ladies left. Also expectedly, they insisted on getting sized before we dug into these.
However, three unexpected things happened:
1) Between the 6 bridesmaids, three dresses were selected, 2 in each dress. 2, 2 and 2. Perfect!
2) My preppy friend and my “latest trends” friend chose the same dress
3) We chose the color and it is… purple.
I don’t like purple. I don’t own one purple item of clothing- I looked. But, this wasn’t really purple. It was aubergine. Hello, aubergine!
After doing a little research, I found that aubergine is French for eggplant. The flickr devotees claim that it is not really purple but rather its own unique color. I am actually pretty excited about it. It plays really nicely into the color scheme that I had going- deep green, gold, ivory and very pale pink. My lovely sister/maid of honor came up with it and, since she is a fashion maven, I trust her completely. I had actually planned to go with chocolate brown dresses, but the maids thought that aubergine was a warmer, prettier color.
Everyone seemed to enjoy picking out their own dress and they look forward to wearing them. These wedding decisions can be difficult since everyone is inclined to say “whatever you want,” even if you are begging for assistance. I am going to pretend like they were being completely honest with me 
Here are the three dresses they selected. How do you think they will look in aubergine?
oh! those are my colors exactly! the aubergine is a great alternative to brown (i was so BORED of chocolate brown maids dresses!)
we’re doing the same ‘choose your style’ thing with aria dresses — all dresses will be in aubergine with champagne (sand) sashes– my MOH will wear a champagne dress with an aub. sash.
can’t wait to watch your details come together! i’m so excited to see someone else with this palette- it’s rare (which makes me love it more).
I love the color choice too! The first dress is a little to trendy for my taste, but I’m sure all of your bridesmaids will look great! That’s pretty neat how the dress situation worked out with 2 of each style. You’re probably going to start a new trend in BM dresses!
p.s. this is the inspiration board abby at stylemepretty put together for me, using this palette:
http://www.stylemepretty.com/2007/11/a-late-summer-c.html
and my original plea for help to her:
http://www.stylemepretty.com/2007/11/dear-abby.html
That dessert looks divine and I am completely in love with that first bridesmaids dress. They are all going to be lovely and the color is a great choice!
We call eggplant aubergine in England as well you know 
Good choice!
Ooh do you have the recipe of those mini cheese cakes?
Lovely! my bridesmaids also picked simple silhouettes dresses in their own styles and LOVED the final product! They’re very high quality dresses. One is wearing the “tulip”, another is “dahlia” and the third is wearing the strapless, a-line with empire waist.
I love that you made the dress decision into a fun event! That is SUCH a good idea–what a way to make being a bridesmaid fun again.
1. I think I am in love with your color scheme… I’d love to see some more pics of how the color combo would look together, but it SOUNDS fab!!
2. I have never heard of this Bmaid party and I think it sounds AWESOME… something to keep in mind for future reference… thanks!
Thanks all! I will have more pics of how it will come together ASAP. I just finished an inspiration board.
Jenny- my mom found the recipe in a cookbook, but there was something off so she doctored it up a bit. I don’t know if she could recreate it… but they were good! I did find this: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Mini-Cheesecakes-I/Detail.aspx
Those are just frozen raspberries and juice on top.
Thanks Miss Peacock! I’ve added it to my favorites - strange that I hadn’t come across that recipe since Allrecipes.com is my go-to website for recipes. Thanks very much.
i love the color! it’s a very nice deep color that goes well with a lot of things. i think your bridesmaids will look wonderful
I’m so excited that you went to Vegas to Venice! The owner is my friend and former roommate from fashion school!
Miss Peacock, Chicago
Age and Occupation: 26, PhD Student
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Internet Whiz
Engagement Date: December 5, 2006
Wedding Date: September, 2008
Blogging Since: December 13, 2007
Venue: St. Clement Church, Cafe Brauer (or a big church wedding and a fancy party at a cafe in Lincoln Park.
About Me: I am a grad student with a secret obsession for all things wedding related. I also love to read, travel, drink champagne and go for walks with our dog, Maisy, and Mr. Peacock. We are planning our very vintage wedding in the greatest city in the world, our hometown of Chicago. I am so proud to be a Bee!
Ooh I love your color choice! Aubergine is such a lovely color– it’s really luxurious, elegant, and rich. I think it’s going to be a fabulous addition to your color palette. And all three of the dresses are gorgeous– I especially love the first one!