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jennifer
Expert June 2018

How to tactfully address bridesmaid hair clashing with wedding(all set thanks for the advice)

jennifer, on October 21, 2017 at 5:21 PM

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I could be wrong that it clashes, but when I show it to people they look at me like what? There's a chance that she'll change her hair before the wedding, but what do I do if it gets closer and she still has it? I know it's her hair her choice, but I don't want her to feel out of place either. I...

I could be wrong that it clashes, but when I show it to people they look at me like what? There's a chance that she'll change her hair before the wedding, but what do I do if it gets closer and she still has it? I know it's her hair her choice, but I don't want her to feel out of place either. I don't want to be a bridezilla but I don't want my pictures to look ridiculous. I hope I'm not coming off mean. I haven't said anything to her because I don't want to hurt her feelings. I'll put the dress down below that she picked color and style for to match her red hair at the time.


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  • Meg
    Expert September 2018
    Meg ·
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    I'm guessing since she is one of your bridesmaids she is one of your nearest and dearest. No matter what hair color she has, she is your close person.

    It's a silly thing to possibly end a relationship over.

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  • jennifer
    Expert June 2018
    jennifer ·
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    I was only looking for opinions because the blue hair startled me. She has been the one making sure she picked a dress that didn't clash with her red hair. So I wanted some outside opinions on it. I'm not trying to be nasty or rude to her which is why instead of saying something I came here. I gotta a little worried when a few people I asked said oh my god she's gonna look like a unicorn. I feel better that you all think the blue won't stand out as much as I think it would

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  • danilaughs
    Expert August 2018
    danilaughs ·
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    I have blue hair and I can still rock a pink dress soooooo I don't see what the problem is

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  • Constance
    VIP October 2017
    Constance ·
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    Uhhh... not sure how you get unicorn from that. Like PP said, most photos will be of you and FH. Her hair is really inconsequential.

    Not that it matters, but I think that hair with that dress would be rockin'.

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  • Rachel DellaPorte
    Rachel DellaPorte ·
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    The title of your thread tells us what you're worried about -- her hair clashing with your wedding. You want advice on how to tactfully address her. Here's the answer: you don't.

    OP, you wrote, " I know it's her hair her choice, but I don't want her to feel out of place either. I don't want to be a bridezilla but I don't want my pictures to look ridiculous." The truth, which is obvious, would have been written like this: "I don't want to be a bridezilla, but I don't want my pictures to look ridiculous." The next sentence, "I don't want her to feel out of place...", isn't really your primary concern, is it?

    She's an adult. She took everything into consideration and decided to dye her hair. She obviously isn't worried about feeling out of place, but you're obviously worried about your pictures looking "ridiculous" (your choice of wording).

    You pick honor attendants because of their histories, hearts, and personalities -- not their coloring, elective or DNA based.

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  • Stacey
    Super October 2018
    Stacey ·
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    Funky colors are very in right now, and people are constantly switching them up. I think it's pretty, but I doubt it will still be blue. If i'm being honest, she is your friend and she probably thought you asked because you love her and accept her, she would probably be very hurt if you told her to change it. My sister's hair (MOH) is streaked purple right now, I think it would look really cool in an updo!

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  • Ariella
    Super March 2018
    Ariella ·
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    It's actually a gorgeous shade of blue and will look awesome with pink.

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  • OGest Gretchen
    Savvy November 2018
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    Unfortunately you don't have a leg to stand on with this. You can't ask her to change her hair color. Even tho you aren't a fan of it, it's still her hair and she has a right to do what she wants with it. You still have some time before your wedding, so maybe you'll get lucky and she'll decide to change it on her own to a more neutral color by then.

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  • ifallforgeeks
    Devoted October 2017
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    Unicorns are pretty cool.

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  • Kathy
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    Kathy ·
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    You do not tell her what color her hair can be. You do not tell her what length it can be.

    Honestly, I love that color on her.

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  • muriel
    Champion June 2018
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    Just when you think you have heard everything...

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  • Cori
    Savvy October 2018
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    I was expecting something so bad, and then I saw the pic... What are you worried about? If her hair is blue and that's what she likes, leave it be! It would be extremely rude to ask her to change her hair color.

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  • TarHeel729
    Expert July 2017
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    Her hair looks awesome. You clearly aren't concerned about her, but what your pics will look like. I cannot fathom why you would pick someone to be a BM and then be upset because that person is their true self on your wedding day. Our officiant, who is a friend of mine, dyed her hair blue a couple months before our wedding. She rocked it at our wedding. The pictures are beautiful.


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  • Jennifer M
    Devoted April 2018
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    I don't know what all of your colors are, but I actually think the blue hair, pulled back with some gold accessories or baby's breath, would look beautiful with that dress. I wouldn't be worried. Who knows? Colors like that tend to fade quickly and she may go red or brown or black or whatever between now and then. She knows what makes her comfortable, so that's all that matters.

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  • MoreMoore
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    MoreMoore ·
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    How do you tactfully address it? By keeping it to yourself. There's no way to tactfully do that.

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  • L&JFridaythe13th
    Dedicated July 2018
    L&JFridaythe13th ·
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    If that's your biggest concern, I'm jealous.

    How would you feel if she asked you to change your hair?

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  • M
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    Marissa ·
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    People say it is rude but I understand, I saw wait and see

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  • Jacks
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    She doesn't have to match your decor. If she had naturally red hair, and it clashed with the dresses would you make her dye it brown?

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  • Sarah
    Devoted May 2018
    Sarah ·
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    Me, a few months ago.. Blue is great. Just keep quiet about it, slap on your white dress and forget that she looks awesome.


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  • Mia
    Just Said Yes April 2018
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    Say nothing at all about her hair. Not your hair, not your concern. She is not a decoration for you to change how you please. The end.

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