Sometimes, bridesmaids used to wear the same dresses, but this isn’t very popular now. Long ago, this was believed to bring good luck and other positive things. Even though it came from old beliefs that don’t matter anymore, there are things to think about when picking bridesmaids’ clothes.
In ancient times, people thought bad spirits might come to weddings to harm the bride and groom. To confuse these spirits, bridesmaids dressed just like the bride.
The idea was to make the spirits not know who the real bride was, so they would leave her alone.
But many modern brides have stopped doing this old tradition. They prefer different dresses in terms of colour, style, and patterns. This creates a special collection of pretty dresses that show each woman’s style.
Mixing different dresses to make a nice group look isn’t easy, and some brides still want to stick to the old way and have all the bridesmaids wear the same dress.
Now, let’s talk about the good and not-so-good parts and some advice about matching dresses.
Dresses that don’t match:
Some brides choose to use colour plans for the bridesmaids’ dresses. This lets them pick dresses that fit them best. It shows their personality and fits their budget.
This is also good for brides with close male friends. They can be part of the bridal party and help the bride.
Good and not-so-good things about matching or not matching dresses:
Good things about matching dresses:
The old way looks nice and makes good photos. It’s simple and makes the group look together.
It’s a tradition that many brides want to follow when the women in their family get married.
Not-so-good things about matching dresses:
Matching dresses might make the bridesmaids look like they’re there just for the bride to look good. Some might have to wear dresses they don’t like or that don’t fit them.
Not everyone can pay for a dress with different incomes.
Not matching dresses:
Good things about not matching dresses:
Different dresses let each bridesmaid show their style and look good. It makes the group lively.
Different lengths, necklines, and colours make the bridal party exciting. Male friends can also fit in by wearing similar suits.
Not-so-good things about not matching dresses:
This might be strange for some guests who expect matching dresses at weddings. It can be hard to make different dresses look nice together.
Advice: If you want different dresses, give your bridesmaids advice about colours and style. Help them find dresses from the same designer.
Matching jewellery, shoes, and flowers can make the dresses look more together.