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Alyssa
Just Said Yes June 2020

Bridesmaid Dress Decisions - Need Opinions!

Alyssa, on May 12, 2019 at 3:12 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 26

Hello all! I've decided on hunter green to be my bridesmaid color. I'm located in Boston, MA and originally looked at David's Bridal since it seems affordable ($99-$175) and there are generally one in most cities. The closest color they have to hunter green is called Juniper. It's a brighter green than I hoped for. I also don't necessary love the dress styles that they offer.

While on Pinterest, I discovered Park & Fifth which is a dress brand located in Canada. I LOVE the color, it's on point. The dresses are a bit more $175-$216 and Fedex shipping to the US costs $23. They offer virtual fittings online and have a waistband guide. They claim many of their dress styles have the same waistband which allows them to obtain only one measurement from customers. Here's the link to the styles: https://parkandfifthco.com/collections/hunter-green I like how they have mid length options and cute styles that could actually be worn again, I'd let them choose whatever one they wanted out of 11 styles.

How would you feel if you were a bridesmaid and give the Park & Fifth option? Does it seem daunting not to be able to try on dresses in store? (BM would have to cover cost to ship back to Canada if ordered the wrong size). Or do these more modern style make it worth it? Please note: none of my bridesmaids are plus size/big chested.

Thank you in advance for your comments/thoughts! If you can recommend a different vendor that uses hunter green, please share, I've searched high and low. I'd like to keep the dresses under $220.

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Latest activity by Maria, on May 14, 2019 at 3:43 PM
  • Rachel
    Super July 2019
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    If I were a bridesmaid and I was paying for my own dress I would want to try on dresses before buying one. If the bride was paying for my dress I wouldn’t care as much.
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  • Lori
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    I found my bridesmaid dresses on amazon and H&M. The shipping was either free for them or super cheap. Just make you they read the reviews well to see if size and color are true to their advertising.
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  • Alyssa
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    Thanks Rachel, the bridesmaids will be paying for their own dresses.

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  • Katherine
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    What do you think about these? This seems to be a darker green than Juniper: https://www.birdygrey.com/collections/shop-by-color?_=pf&pf_t_select_color=Dark%20Greens

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  • Jess
    Super September 2019
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    I would recommend Azazie as well for bridesmaid dresses! They have a try at home option as well as many different colors and great prices!

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  • Alyssa
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    Thanks Jess! Unfortunately. their dark green color is brighter than I wanted.

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  • Kelly
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    If I was a BM and paying for my own dress - I would want to try it one. Also, returning things to Canada from the US can be a bit tricky - you would need an invoice - you can do it on UPS/FedEx & ground shipments would require that you have a broker (again you can make UPS/FedEx the broker). Also I’m not sure but it may require taxes & duties (if they are covered under NAFTA than they won’t be, but companies must receive NAFTA approval on their products for that to apply).
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  • Jessica
    VIP October 2019
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    I'm actually going with the Juniper green from David's bridal. I'm sure you are aware, but wanted to make sure you knew that color will differ a good bit based on what material the dress is.
    In order for me to offer my girls more dress options, I searched for an exact match to Juniper. I found it at JJs House, which is online and affordable. So, my girls are able to get their dress at DB or JJs House.

    I took pics to compare for you but they won't upload right this second for some reason. I will keep trying until they attach.

    As for your questions I think they are super cute. But as a bridesmaid I wouldn't feel comfortable buying a dress online until I tried it on, unless their return policy was super easy.

    Also, if your wanting a brighter hunter green, 'Forest' by VW is much darker.

    But, in the end, its your day! Pick what you like!!! I initially wanted a brighter hunter green but ended up with Juniper because I'm pairing it with a blush pink and a darker pink, and just thought the pink popped more with this shade.
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  • Alyssa
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    Thanks Kelly, I didn't think of all the paperwork! I'm leaning towards DB

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  • Alyssa
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    Jessica- Thank you for this! I will check out JJ's as well. I must have somehow missed Forest by VW, I just checked this out am seriously considering this option. Thank you!!

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    These dresses are Davids Bridal Vera Wang its the hunter not sure if this green u like but they should still have these if you like them

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  • Jessica
    VIP October 2019
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    No problem! Oh, not sure when your wedding is but I've also noticed they put out new dress styles in this color almost every week! It's crazy!
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  • Jessica
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    Oh it finally is letting me post the pics! This tie is an exact match to David's Bridal Juniper (from Mens Wearhouse). The swatch is from JJs House. The tie is satin, and you can see in the image they are ALMOST identical in color when comparing satin to satin. I wouldn't realize the colors were different if I wasnt comparing and looking.

    Pics and material in order:
    1. Chiffon
    2. Satin
    3. Taffetta
    4. Charmeuse

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  • Alyssa
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    Whitney - Thanks for posting this! I think I'm going to use the dress on the right (second pic) along with four others in the same DB Forest Green shade.

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  • Alyssa
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    Thanks Jessica - this is so helpful!

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  • Shannon
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    I personally think requiring BM to ship the dresses from Canada is a big ask especially if they end up having to return them. If it were me and my heart was set on those dresses I would pick up the shipping cost and just have the ladies pay for the dresses
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  • Christina
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    My bridesmaids are wearing hunter green as well! I found a HUGE selection at kfbridal.com.
    You can order 5 free swatches and I thought the hunter was dark enough.
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  • Christina
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    Forgot to add that they are all under $150!
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  • Victorian Bride
    Master April 2023
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    CocoMelody has beautiful, inexpensive gowns. We bought ours for $109.00. Recommend ordering swatches. We also did the custom fit. Best wishes!!
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  • Sexypoodle
    Master October 2021
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    I would definitely want to try it on.
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