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Changing Colors

Stacey, on December 13, 2019 at 10:05 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 10

My twin sister is getting married one month before me and she just texted me that she went shopping today with two of her bridesmaids after work and they found the perfect dress. She sent me the link to it on David's Bridal so I have included a photo of the dress below. The dress only comes in four colors and this is color she likes the best. The problem is I had planned on my bridesmaids wearing maroon. I had also based all of my decor and flowers on this. We already picked out the vests and ties for the guys as well. She knew this because we have gone dress shopping, but none of the girls have purchased their dresses yet. I don't want to look like I am copying her because we would now have the same wedding colors. We will have a ton of the same guests. Since we are twins we have a lot of the same friends and obviously all of the same family. With the weddings a month part, her wedding will be fresh in the guests minds when they attend mine. She was originally planning on having her bridesmaids wear purple. I am thinking of changing colors. What do you guys think? My wedding is in July so if anyone has any color suggests that would be greatly appreciated.

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Latest activity by April, on December 14, 2019 at 5:34 PM
  • Erin
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    Erin ·
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    Even with the same color, your weddings will likely look different. Being twins, your guests might even think it was on purpose, or find it amusing. As long as you guys don’t decorate the same way, and it wouldn’t cause major jealousy or issues between you I don’t see why you can’t both have maroon.


    If you do want to change, maybe olive? Or more of a burgundy color? Maybe find something that Is a little bit more on the purple side. Or you could do a complete 180 and go pastel.
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  • S
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    Stacey ·
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    She has told me yet what her plans are for decorating since she just decided to go with maroon as one of her colors today. I am definitely not happy though that she picked a dress in the same color as what I had planned. Pastels might be pretty and since it is a summer wedding that would make sense. I will have to look online at pastel weddings. Thanks Smiley smile

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  • Pirate & 60s Bride
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    Pirate & 60s Bride ·
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    Are there other colors in your reception venue? Sometimes it helps to take inspiration from your venue.
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  • Samantha
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    Samantha ·
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    I’m a twin also, I totally feel you on this issue. I think that unless you are a twin, you really don’t understand. There are very few twins that want to be all cute and match-y. She also has the upper hand here since her wedding is first. You have a few options here: I wouldn’t change colors necessarily since you have picked out flowers etc etc. Talk with your twin; probably going to be a bit of an argument but just explain your side. Another option is just to make sure your dresses are completely different than hers and encourage her to pick different suits, flowers etc so each wedding is more unique. As twins, you want your individuality and own day to shine. Try to enjoy these moments together if you can ❤️
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  • Jeanie
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    I don’t agree that she gets first choice because her wedding is first. It’s a month ahead of time, and in wedding planning world that’s nothing. I would ask her to change her dress choice. You seem to have your colors and theme all picked out. She should know this already, but if not you need to tell her. For you it’s not just about picking a different dress. You will have to change your whole view of your wedding. Your sister clearly isn’t sure what she wants, so I can’t imagine she would be too upset (or for long) if you asked her to change to a different color. You have a whole scheme in this color, she has a single dress option with no other ideas to back it up. Stand up for yourself before she makes a hard decision to choose this dress.
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  • Benya
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    Benya ·
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    What is your other wedding color? You can still keep the maroon decors and flowers, but add another color like pink or gold, etc. You girls can wear those and carry maroon flowers
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    Stacey ·
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    Maroon was really the only color. I planned on the guys were blacking tuxes with maroon vests and ties. An inspiration photos below, but instead of a gold we were goimg to have black linens. I am not a fan of gold. The flowers were going to be darker. Changing Colors 2

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  • Benya
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    Benya ·
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    So how about black dresses? My friend's colors were ivory, green, and black. We wore black dresses and worked out well
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    I think that would be too much black. I wanted some color included.

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  • April
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    April ·
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    I personally wouldn't change my color. You did a lot of work and I'm sure it took you some time to get the color you wanted. Talk with you sister and let her know how you feel, there are a lot of dresses out there so her bridal party can keep shopping.


    Cant help you with another color, anything I would suggest you have already shot down or expressed that your not fan haha. Good luck!
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