ok, so OH and I REALLY REALLY like the idea of the bm's dresses being long and preferably with tulle skirts. BUT the cheapest we have seen are £69.99 each and we simply cant afford that.
We definatlyt dont want satin or silk, we dont like it at all, but would settle for something else materail wise. looking for two plus sized (18 and 22-24) in baby pink.
NOw i did consider (for about 30 seconds) how easy or hard it would be to make some, and soon decided not to even go there ha ha
(BTW i started making the lower girls dresses, the way someone on here told me about, with a hairband and tulle, got some Gorgeous soft one off the bay, even found it in rolls that are the perfect width, meaning less cutting, each pieece is the same width and easy peasy to do. I ran out of tulle but what i did do looks stunning and can i say ANYONE could make it!)
the other 4 bm's (eeeeekkk, my oh chose them) will be in white short cocktail dresses, but theyre all petite. We dont want to make our curvier ladies feel bad, so we are saying (and it is true) tha tthyere getting different dresses as one is my maid of honour and one is my oh's matron of honour.
anyway, enough waffle....lol
thanks in advance ladies!
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CommentAuthorAntonia9
have you had a look on the bay?
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CommentAuthorMrs B
Yes i would also recommend the bay or Debenhams - especially if you use the discount voucher code website, they usually have a 20% off deal
CommentAuthorMrs Davro
I'm on a real budget too. £50 each. Just keep your eye out in all the high street shops. I have my eye on a dress from Dorothy Perkins just hoping its still in stock in the sizes I need come payday.
CommentAuthorJoanna
I would also say to try ebay! They also have bridesmaid dresses in places like debenhams, John Lewis etc so you could try them or wait for their sales? X
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i did look on the bay yes, came up at £60 for tulle ones. AM thinking maybe not go for tulle. hadnt though of high strret shops, thanks for all the tips ladies :)
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CommentAuthorJoanna
You might be able to find some bridesmaid looking dresses in high street shops like oasis, monsion etc but I don't know how expensive they'd be xx
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CommentAuthorJanie
thanks, will def look in the sales etc, we have time lol
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CommentAuthorPapillonEmma
Ebay is really good for cheap dresses. Mine are costing £30 each. However, I have only just ordered and they havent arrived yet, so I dont know if the dresses are any good. Fingers crossed!
CommentAuthorbecky -mrs firth
y dont u ask the bms to pay 4 teh dresses?£70 is cheap for dresses so they shud be ok x
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CommentAuthorJanie
i doubt many of them, if any could afford £70 EITHER, MAYBE WE COULD STRIKE A DEAL TO GO HALF EACH
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CommentAuthorJoanna
Yeah paying half each might be a good idea xx
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CommentAuthorbecky -mrs firth
if they was cumin to ure weddin as a guest surely an outfit wud be about 70ish anyway wudnt it?
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CommentAuthorMrsSaraParry!
hey janie. I've found a lovely dress on a website, its not full length but its really pretty and would be flattering for a curvy lady. I'll pop the link on your wall xxx
CommentAuthorEMC
have you taken a look at light in the box? I've been looking at the dresses on there but haven't gotten round to getting my bridesmaids measurements yet.
CommentAuthorLegoWife
Posted a link on your wall- I searched ebay for pink maxi dresses and that's the best one I could find. Might be a bit bright though
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CommentAuthorJanie
thanks so much everyone, i will go and take a look around.
I dont know if they would spend that on an outfit to be honest, they just wear something smart they already own
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CommentAuthorJanie
oh my god, holly, thanks for that link. my OH and I LOVE that maxi dress! Going to see if the bm's can help us get them!
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Glad to help :D
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CommentAuthorJanie
it's fab, sent photo to both bm's and they love it too. looks like thats the one then :)
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CommentAuthorGabyS
There is a website called sexyher that can be cheap especially if you can get one in there sale... I've had a few gorgeous dresses from there and paid no more then 40 pound x
CommentAuthorkatielea100
why dont u try normal dress shops like newlook and quiz even take a peak in primark! u never know and then u mite even be able to have them all matching
CommentAuthorJanie
primark dont go big enough for some of the bm's unfotunatly. We plan to look around the sales at the end of summer, as hoping we can afford to buy these two larger ones then.
Will look at that sexyher site, thanks
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CommentAuthorbecky -mrs firth
u cud tell them pay 4 dress instead of pressie?
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CommentAuthorLegoWife
Oh found a good dress for my BM on sexyher, good post Gaby :)
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CommentAuthorJanie
never thought of that Becky! Could try that, as we were going to politely ask people to donate towards the day anyway!
And that sexy her site is fab isnt it!
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CommentAuthorMrsKisywisy
is that thr fg dresses i was talking about?? they look amazing!! i haven't started mine yet, but they are beautiful :)
as others have said, try highstreet shops. there is a brilliant website called shopstyle and that will search all highstreet shops (even brands you haven't heard of). it's fantastic!!!
you don't buy through them, you buy directly from the company :)
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CommentAuthorGabyS
Arh glad I cal be of service girls lol.... There a nice quality as well.. Hope you get something ok x
CommentAuthorJanie
I am sure we will. Oh doesnt want to ask anyone to pay for anything themselves, but she doesnt want to ask for donations towards the cost of the wedding instead of gifts either, as she doesnt like asking for money.
She agreees on the idea, but wants me to ask lol
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CommentAuthorGabyS
Lol I must admit it sounds good but I hate asking people for things like that too... I almost feel cheeky even though its sometimes expected x
CommentAuthorJanie
we're on a very small budget and are asking if anyone has talents they could help insteead of gifts. got hairdresser and flowers from it already. So for everyone else ask, if they dont think it cheeky, if they would be wiling to pay a small donation towards the cost of the wedding itself. We really dont need presents so much, and sharing our wedding day means more than presents, this will just help us get there quicker
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CommentAuthorSaraC1
i cant even decide on a colour i like let alone what style dresses lol