Dressing the Bridesmaids

Dressing the Bridesmaids

September 13th, 2010 @ 1:05 pm by Mrs. Cardigan
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A few months ago, I told y’all that I was going to let my bridesmaids choose their own dresses. It is really important to me that they love their dresses and that they are 100% happy with them (since they’re, you know, PAYING for them!) so I wanted them to have full control over what they wear. I told them I’d like it to be yellow, and beyond that I didn’t care.

Y’all, my girls did good. They’ve both officially ordered their dresses, and I am so in love with them. I find it pretty amusing, however, that neither of them talked to one another about what they were choosing, and their dresses ended up being kind of similar!

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The one on the left is from David’s Bridal and it’s the one BM Audrey will be wearing. She actually ordered an adorable gray flower pin from Mrs. Star’s Etsy shop, and she plans to pin it to the band on the waist. The one on the right is Sister Cardy’s dress. It’s from Dessy and I’m totally head over heels in love with it.

At first, I was kind of worried about the dresses being such different shades of yellow.

But seeing the photos together makes me realize that I actually love the different shades! I think the variety is great and I can’t wait to see the dresses on my girls!

All that’s left now is to find dresses for our junior bridesmaid and our flower girl! Of course, I’m finding that tracking down a cute, affordable, semi-casual, and comfortable yellow dress for a 9-year-old tomboy is a bit difficult. I’ve checked everywhere I can think of, and most of the dresses I find seem like something she’d be uncomfortable in—and I want to make sure she loves her dress, too!

Does anyone have any brilliant ideas for me on where to find a great junior bridesmaids’ dress? I’d love to hear your suggestions!

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20 Responses to “Dressing the Bridesmaids”

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bRooklynRocks (message) 3,767 posts, Honey bee

Oh wow, I love both dresses. I especially love the Dessy dress but they are both gorgeous.

9/13/10 @ 1:13 pm (reply)

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Miss Elephant (message) 6,182 posts, Bee Keeper

ooo, I love Sister Cardy’s dress!

9/13/10 @ 1:14 pm (reply)

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Swiss Miss to Bee (message) 1,004 posts, Bumble bee

Miss Elephant took the words right outta my mouth!

9/13/10 @ 1:15 pm (reply)

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SandraMarie_1986 (message) 1,363 posts, Bumble bee

Those are gorgeous but wow…I love the Dessy dress!

9/13/10 @ 1:21 pm (reply)

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Wehaf

As a nine-year-old tomboy, I would have like this dress: http://www.jcrew.com/girls_category/everydaydresses/solids/PRDOVR~28414/28414.jsp

9/13/10 @ 1:43 pm (reply)

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MissMeg (message) 353 posts, Helper bee

My Jr. Bridesmaids are wearing this (http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Short-Cotton-Dress-with-Ruching-Detail-JB3737_Bridal-Party-Bridesmaids-Junior-Bridesmaids) from David’s Bridal. It is very similar to the dress your BM chose. It looks super cute and age appropriate (8 and 9 years old) on them.

9/13/10 @ 1:48 pm (reply)

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Miss Sand Dollar (message) 1,305 posts, Bumble bee

Cute cute cute! I love yellow dresses!

9/13/10 @ 2:16 pm (reply)

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becauseilovehim (message) 113 posts, Blushing bee

http://store.delias.com/item.do?itemID=52911&categoryID=2022&sizeFilter=&colorFilter=&brandFilter=

9/13/10 @ 2:59 pm (reply)

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lady brett

you might look for some kind of a knit dress. the tee-shirt feel might make a big impact on her being comfortable in her dress.
http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446213157&afsrc=1&site_refer=GGLBASE001&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=ParentItem0455412484847
http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=459805&CategoryID=41382

of course, tomboy has a wide range of meaning, but when i was a 9-year-old tomboy, there was *nothing* that could make wearing a dress feel ok to me. maybe consider something like grey pants, yellow shirt? (like this, but for a kid: http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/2966/1048chlgbweb1bs1.jpg
http://www.marieclaire.com/cm/marieclaire/images/0907FA101s013-lg.jpg )

i guess it all depends, but i hope that helps, and good luck. oh, and i want that dessy dress (things change =)

9/13/10 @ 3:37 pm (reply)

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jaydee1125 (message) 453 posts, Helper bee

I wore the Dessy dress as my reception dress white strapless version - and my daughter wore the flowergirl version of it. I love a dress - with pockets!

9/13/10 @ 3:51 pm (reply)

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dovelovesfalcon (message) 151 posts, Blushing bee

sister cardy’s dress matches your cardy icon! adorable!

9/13/10 @ 4:45 pm (reply)

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Miss Earrings (message) 2,477 posts, Buzzing bee

Yellow dresses make me happy! They are both gorgeous

9/13/10 @ 4:49 pm (reply)

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Miss Cardigan (message) 8,645 posts, Bee Keeper

@Wehaf: I love that dress, and I actually have it in my inspiration folder!
@becauseilovehim: Ah, that’s so cute! She’s really petite, though, and they don’t have kids sizes. Bummer!@lady brett: Oh, I hadn’t thought of looking at Saks! That’s a cute yellow and gray dress!

9/13/10 @ 5:03 pm (reply)

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Miss Socks (message) 1,323 posts, Bumble bee

Cardy, I absolutely ADORE those dresses. I want one! Your girls will look amazing–will they wear grey shoes?

9/13/10 @ 7:44 pm (reply)

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Miss Cardigan (message) 8,645 posts, Bee Keeper

@Miss Socks: I think so! I know BM Audrey is looking for gray shoes, and I told Sister Cardy to wear whatever she wants!

9/13/10 @ 7:52 pm (reply)

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Miss Lioness (message) 817 posts, Busy bee

Sister Cardy’s dress is too cute! I would seriously wear that every day.

9/13/10 @ 8:19 pm (reply)

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jordynrose (message) 6,351 posts, Bee Keeper

Great dresses!

9/13/10 @ 9:23 pm (reply)

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photographernico (message) 527 posts, Busy bee

Love the rosettes on the Dessy gown!

9/14/10 @ 12:37 am (reply)

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Miss Glasses (message) 2,741 posts, Sugar bee

Love yellow BM dresses! Good job Cardy Ladies!

9/14/10 @ 1:30 am (reply)

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gatorlia (message) 13 posts, Newbee

bari jay has a lot of junior bridesmaid options. i am sure they have some yellow. only thing is youll have to do the whole ordering ordeal through a store that carries bari jay. just a thought!

9/14/10 @ 6:37 pm (reply)