Bridesmaid

I would probably not be ok with that. I mean I've been in several weddings and in one we basically looked like an olden day hooker... Like red and black off the shoulder dress, lace choker... Fingerless gloves...75 pounds of makeup...I was uncomfortable the entire night because that is so not my style. But it was what the bride wanted so I went with it. If it was a comfort thing then maybe... But if it's just because she wants a more figure showing dress then I would say suck it up, buttercup and wear the bridesmaid dress otherwise don't be a bridesmaid and just be a guest...

I’d be fine with it! As long as she wore the dress for the pics & ceremony. She’s my friend first and I want her to be comfy.

View Quoted Comment Pictures or it didn't happen

As long as ahe wore them for the pictures and ceremony, I would say it would be ok.

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View Quoted Comment Lol it was so embarrassing I didn't save any of the pictures! 😂😂

I wouldn't mind, so long as it was after the formal photos and ceremony. There are almost no photos of my bridesmaids from the reception anyways - just candids from the dance floor. I wouldn't care if they were in a different outfit for those photos. 🤷🏻‍♀️

View Quoted Comment Yes I agree...especially if this is a formal wedding. Listen do what is best for your wedding!!! You will get all types of opinions but ultimately the decision is yours. Some brides are ok with this. Im one bride that wouldn't

View Quoted Comment Exactly!!! Totally agree

I was at my cousins wedding a few years ago, and the brides sister changed into basketball shorts and a t shirt... it was AWFUL! But, if I was having a bridal party, I would totally be okay with it as long as she didn’t look like she was going to sleep.

Depends. Did you pick the dress or did you just pick the color and let them pick the dress?

I wouldn't be too happy. The reception is still a part if the wedding.

I wouldn't be ok with it. I would just be honest with her and tell her that you would prefer if she didn't. Did she say why she wants to change out of the dress?

If the pictures are all taken and it's just the reception I personally wouldn't care but just don't become a bridezilla. If you really do care just sit her down and respectfully give her your reasons for her not doing this and that you would really appreciate it if she would stay in the dress for you for these reasons and that it's important to you. Usually if you come at people with kindness and where they don't feel like they are being attacked and give them some logic as to your reasoning. Even if your reasoning is emotional or personal or something as simple as uniformity at the table just explain it nicely and I'm sure she will understand if shes your true friend. It is just one day after all. Just mention that as well.

I had a bridesmaid ask me this and I politely said no. Basically a 2 weeks before the wedding she tried on her dress and it was a little too tight, she asked me if she can change for the reception. I said "Is it possible for you to get it altered? I really wanted everyone to still be in their dresses since you are all at a special table and will still be in photos throughout the reception. Plus I want to do a big group photo with everyone at the wedding and I want you guys to be easily identified lol" She understood and it was fine!

I was super laid back about everything. Didn't care what shoes, they all picked their own dress the only requirements were mint green from David's bridal, long, and a-line. They could do whatever they wanted for hair and makeup. I just wanted my bridesmaids to look like bridesmaids at the reception

It’s fine if all the pictures have been taken as I have a Reception 👗myself.

However, my 2nd 👗is kind of dressy and allows more freedom to move.

I have a friend and bridesmaid changing into something after the photos are taken and we've arrived at the reception venue. I want my friends to be happy and comfortable for the reception, so it's fine by me -- honestly, in the grand scheme of things, I would rather folks remember the good time they had dancing, eating, and generally partying than being forced to wear a dress/something they weren't comfortable wearing to dance in.

I would ask what her desire to change is?

I know the wedding I was just in I desperately wanted to change into my comfort of leggings and oversized tunic, I'm not a huge dress wearing girl, but I stuck it out because that's what you do as someone who is there to solely support the bride.

My best friend cares deeply about me and probably wouldn't have minded if I changed because she knows how I am 😂 but I knew what I was doing as I accepted the maid position!

Good question! It doesn't bother me much but pictures are taken all night and its an easy way to spot her having fun and so guests know her title?

I don’t know I mean she’s a bridesmaid one of their duties (that is if she takes it seriously or not is up to you) is to wear the dress that is picked. She should be wearing the bridesmaid dress after all she is a bridesmaid.