One recent wedding trend that fits nicely around here with our quest for budget-friendly wedding options is the mismatched bridesmaid dress idea. It seems that creative brides are finding a number of ways to offer flexibility to their 'maids that meets a variety of concerns: budget, body type, complexion, and style preference.
This is not to say that your bridesmaids should be permitted to go all willy-nilly with their dress selections. The mismatched bridesmaid dress theme should definitely have some legit parameters going in, presumably with creative direction from the bride herself.
For example, you might tell your maids: "Everyone wear black!" or, "I'm going with a vintage springtime look, so let's all do chiffon pastels in the color and dress style of your choice."
Or, perhaps there is a designer out there who's showing a rainbow of dress styles with slight variation - say, off the shoulder, strapless, tea length, floor length, above the knee, etc, all of which would coordinate well with each other.
Below, some samples of what we mean by mismatched bridesmaid dresses. Consider how this trend could work for your wedding party!
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| Contemporary meets vintage with these artfully blended styles in muted tones. Pic courtesy of http://exquisiteweddingsmagazine.com |
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| Romance abounds: flowy, short dresses in an array of dusty, floral shades. Pic from http://visualartspeakers.com |
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| Summer wedding daydreams, dressed in peachy cream. Notice the variety of open-toe shoes on display here. Pic source: http://weddingbee.com |