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Stephanie
Super July 2020

i am Having a Hard Time with Bridesmaids Dresses

Stephanie, on October 16, 2019 at 12:27 PM

Posted in Wedding Attire 51

Hey Ladies. So I have 11 BM's and I love them all dearly. Most of them are easy going, but there are a few, mainly those that have my same last name that are being really high maintenance. I told the ladies that as long as the dresses are the correct color and all the same fabric, then they can...

Hey Ladies. So I have 11 BM's and I love them all dearly. Most of them are easy going, but there are a few, mainly those that have my same last name that are being really high maintenance. I told the ladies that as long as the dresses are the correct color and all the same fabric, then they can choose whatever style they like. I have no had a stressful moment yet while planning my wedding and now here it is. There are some saying they don't want another lady to look better than them, they are searching for dresses on totally different websites and stores and sending me pictures of dresses that aren't even the right color blue. It's driving me nuts. I am beginning to think that I am going to just pick a dress and they all wear the same damn style. I was trying to give them the chance to let their individuality show, but they are ruining it for me. What are your thoughts on how I should handle this? My FH is having a ball getting all of his guys fitted. 6 of my girls are so easy going, the other 5 are giving me grey hairs. Smiley ups

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  • Stephanie
    Super July 2020
    Stephanie ·
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    Thank you VeronicaSmiley heart

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  • Brandi
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    I would suggest giving them a top 5 option. Find 5 dresses that meet your requirements and have them choose one of those dresses. I think the concept of giving people options causes these unnecessary stresses.
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    Dedicated October 2020
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    Give them more stricter guidelines. Tell them you dress must be from XYZ website in XYZ color and it must be floor length/ shorter and in this and this fabric. It’s not about someone looking better than another person. It’s about your girls wearing styles that not only they feel comfortable in but that compliment their bodies and silhouettes
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  • Natalie
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    Oh my gosh 11 is a lot, you must be very loved to have so many close friends, that is awesome!!

    I would give them a (friendly) ultimatum, tell them they need to pick a dress in the correct color by X date, or you will choose a dress for them. I bet that would move things along Smiley smile

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  • Stephanie
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    BRANDI, I agree. Thank you so much. I will be doing that this evening.

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  • Stephanie
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    Neena, that was my sole purpose of letting them choose, but after today, I am narrowing down those choices and they will have a select few to choose from. I can't do this anymore.

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  • Stephanie
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    Natalie, yes 11 is a lot, but its a significant number in our relationship so 11 it is. I have narrowed down their choices and they will know this evening that their choices have been limited and those that cant choose, I will choose for them.

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  • Natalie
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    I love that!!

    That sounds like the perfect plan, let us know how it goes. Smiley smile
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  • Stephanie
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    Thank you dear

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    I’m with Katie. Specific color from a specific website. I ordered swatches the other day and was surprised at how the color looked different in person versus what I was seeing online. I’m definitely happy I didn’t tell my BMs to buy a dress in the color from any store otherwise it would have been a mess.
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  • Stephanie
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    Mrsalzo, thanks. I just ordered swatches as well just so I can be sure because things look so different.

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