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When we got engaged, I didn’t have any interest in a bridal party. The only two people that I really wanted with us on “the day” were my sister and Mr. B’s brother. Choosing 8 other people to join our bridal party was really a compromise I made specifically for my mother. 
(I should note that the people who are standing with us are very important to us and we are honored by their presence, but originally I didn’t see the point of a bridal party).
So… after we decided on having a bridal party, I started thinking about what the girls would wear. Black was an ideal choice, but it didn’t seem to mesh with our color scheme. That’s when I started searching for purple dresses… but not just any purple. I wanted a deep, dark purple. Even though our wedding was more than a year away, I started searching online for BM dresses last fall (seeing that purple was a very popular fall color… I was worried that finding a purple dress in the spring or summer would be difficult, if not impossible). I did look at the bridal store I purchased my dress from, but I didn’t really like styles that they had available. So I looked to other stores (Anthropologie, Nordstrom - I am talking to you) for some help. I guess I should also mention that I wanted to keep the dress budget under $150 for the girls, since they would be purchasing their own dresses. Finally, Nordstrom came through and I found *the* bridesmaid dress (and shown in action with the wedding “vision”):
Bridesmaids - by *elouise* on Polyvore.com
**I am so glad that I bought all the girls’ dresses when I did, because they are now out of this style.
This dress was everything I had hoped it to be: comfortable, a nice fit for all sizes, re-wearable, dark purple, affordable.
Similar dresses that are very lovely (ahem, some quite a bit more than my budget):
How did you decide on your bridesmaids’ dresses? Can they be worn again?
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Going from 2 to 10 is a big jump! Your BM dresses are very classy, you were smart to think ahead so far!
Dress #2 What designer is it and where did you find this??? It looks like a lovely dress.
I love the color, too! I’m still in the beginning of the search. I hope to get soemthing they can wear again!
I love that dress color, so classy and definitely a color I would wear again.
For my BM dresses I def wanted something they could wear again too
@Honeydew: I found it while searching on polyvore one day… however it was way out of my budget. I love the on shoulder look. It’s very classy.
Having my girls wear their dresses again was huge for me…
I have 4 BMs and a MOH and I allowed them to choose their own dresses. They matched up two and two (with MOH wearing something completely different).
My colors are Charcoal and Tiffany Blue, so I had them choose charcoal dresses of their choice.
Two of them chose dresses from WhiteHouse/BlackMarket and two others chose dresses from Banana Republic.
They all love their dresses and will definitely wear them again.
Very thoughtful for your ‘maids! I love the dress you chose as well as a couple of the others… I’d never heard of Shabby Apple but I’m browsing them now!
I had a black and white January wedding, so I let my gals pick the black cocktail dress of their dreams that they knew they would wear again. In 2 month two of them have already worn theirs again and a third already has plans to wear hers to a fall wedding. It makes me so happy to hear this! Your purple bm dresses are definitely re-wearable and I know they will appreciate the comfort!
I feel like that shade of purple is universally flattering, I wish one of the SEVEN bridesmaid dresses in my closet were that color!
wow love the one-shoulder ruffly one!
good call on getting the dresses early. it looks like a very wearable and flattering dress. can’t wait to see it on your girls
I love your BM dresses! They are a definite wear again!
My BM’s get to wear LBD and they all plan to re-wear them. We also ordered ours from a department store.
That’s a very nice style and color for a bridesmaid dress. Great choice!
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Mrs. Beagle, Austin
Age and Occupation: 26, Electrical Engineer
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Finance
Engagement Date: July 12, 2008
Wedding Date: October 2009
Venue: Church Ceremony/Reception at The Waterford House
About Me: I am a true, but rare, Austinite---I was born, raised, and continue to live in this great city! Although
I am an engineer by day, I feed my inner creative side through crafting, sewing, and obsessing over Martha Stewart. I love coffee, my mister, NPR, and exploring all the nooks and crannies of Austin.
I can't wait to share my adventures in DIY and wedding planning with all of you!
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