Weddingbee Blog

After narrowing down a few ideas for the bridesmaids’ dresses, I decided I was in love with the simplicity of the Alfred Sung D446 on the Dessy website, which is the dress on the right.

I called up every store in MA and RI that carries Alfred Sung. At the time, the spring collection just came out and I could only find one store that carried the D446. So I booked an appointment at Flair Bridesmaids.

Well, apparently I know nothing about fabrics.

I had decided early on that I want the girls in a casual and comfortable fabric, nothing with a shine (I have it stuck in my head that shine equals fancy). So when I got to Flair I was surprised to find out that the D446 only comes in a shiny fabric called Dupioni. If I had clicked on the swatch on the website, I would have easily realized that this was a fancy fabric.

When I looked through the store, it seemed like everything was in fancy fabrics. But I explained to my consultant, Leah, the vibe and feel I was looking for: a bit casual, navy cocktail length, something that looks very “Newportish”.

Leah came up with a few options, some shiny, some not. I had Sister Starfish act as a model and try on quite a few dresses. I ended up liking a few, but the one I loved was a dress by Coren Moore. It is absolutely perfect!

The Starfish girls will be wearing the Coren Moore “Courtney” dress in cotton sateen. To have my MOH, Sister Starfish, stand out a bit she’ll be the only one with a sash. I can’t find an exact match, but here it is in silk.

After narrowing down the choices, the Starfish Girls and I booked a second appointment for fittings. Luckily they all loved it, or at least that’s what they told me… but seriously, I think they really do, which is so awesome. I was really stressed about finding something that they would all feel comfortable and look good in. I was so happy after each bridesmaid tried it on—it was super flattering on everyone! A couple even said they will wear it again and will have to schedule with each other so they don’t all show up at the same event wearing it.

Did you stress about finding the perfect bridesmaids’ dresses? Did your girls end up happy with your choice?