Weddingbee Blog

Remember when I said that at first, I wanted all of my BMs to pick their own dresses? And then I decided I needed fancy-schmancy matching dresses? Well… now we are back to the mix and match bridal party. I know—Miss Dumpling is a total flip-flopper. Do you still like me?

This part of wedding planning is not as fun as it sounds. Yes, sometimes it’s all lollipops and rainbows when you’re thinking about the attire, but not all the time. I was really concerned about my girls having to buy a dress that they otherwise wouldn’t wear. I wanted to find something that was flattering on everyone—which is pretty near impossible when everyone is a different shape, size and age. I was spending way too much free time (read: work time) looking at dresses online and complaining about not being able to find something. I was stressing out about the bridesmaids dresses and I decided that I should just make a decision.

But here’s the good part—I’ve finally made a decision!

My bridesmaids are going to be wearing any dress they want. I’ve only given them two rules: it has to be chocolate brown and it can’t be strapless. It can be long or short, mermaid or ball gown. They can look as ridiculous or as glamorous as they would like. Here is a shot of all of the bridesmaids at my friend’s wedding in Canada, where we all picked out own dress:

Miss Dumpling is second from the left.

I’m not at all worried about this because I know my fabulous friends have great taste. And, score! Two of them are using dresses already worn by my other friends from the wedding in Canada (hence, the title of this post, “Recycled Bridesmaids Dresses”).

Are you a total back and forth, cant-make-up-her-mind bride who finally threw in the towel? If you’re married and let everyone pick their own BM dress, how did it turn out?