ERIN + BRENDAN
Erin + Brendan | July 2023
Season: Summer, July
Style: Elegant, Colorful, Bright
Size: 85 guests
How to Successfully Pulling Off Mismatched Bridesmaid Dresses
Planning a wedding involves countless decisions, and one that often comes up is choosing bridesmaid dresses. Opting for mismatched dresses can add a unique, personalized touch to your wedding party ensemble. Here’s how to successfully pull off mismatched bridesmaid dresses:
1. Establish a Color Palette: Start by selecting a color palette that complements your overall wedding theme. Choose a primary color or two and possibly an accent shade that ties everything together. This provides a cohesive look while allowing for individual variation.
2. Set Guidelines: To maintain harmony, set some guidelines such as dress length (e.g., knee-length or floor-length), fabric type (e.g., chiffon or satin), or style details (e.g., neckline or sleeve type). This ensures some consistency amidst the mismatched dresses.
3. Consider Body Types: Keep your bridesmaids’ body types and preferences in mind. Allow them some freedom to choose a dress that suits their body shape and makes them feel comfortable and confident.
4. Coordinate Accessories: Coordinate accessories like shoes, jewelry, and bouquets to unify the bridesmaid look. This helps to tie the diverse dresses together into a cohesive bridal party aesthetic.
5. Embrace Variation: Celebrate the diversity in styles and colors. Mismatched dresses can create a visually dynamic and interesting bridal party, reflecting the individual personalities of your closest friends.
6. Communication is Key: Communicate your vision clearly with your bridesmaids and provide them with examples or inspiration boards to guide their choices.
Successfully pulling off mismatched bridesmaid dresses requires thoughtful planning and consideration, but when done right, it can enhance the overall aesthetic of your wedding while allowing your bridesmaids to shine in styles that suit them best.
Featured Vendors
Venue: The Black Diamond Lodge
Coordination: The Perfect Day Co
Photographer: Timberline Photography
Florals: Superette Weddings/Mountain Belle
DJ: Stephen Sellers / Revolve Mobile Disco
Bartender: Durango Event Bartending
Bartending / Catering: Magallan Catering
Hair And Makeup: Free Spirit Hairstyling & Makeup by Kawii
Decorations/Rentals: Durango Event Planners
Alchohol: Star Liquors
Oxygen Bar: Summit Oxygen Bar
Decorations/Rentals: Dedicated Linen
Rehearsal Dinner: James Ranch
BDL Night Watchman: Josh Walker
