Brides mean well, they really do. Whether it be the color scheme or the invite list, most soon-to-be-wed ladies are simply trying their best to pull together an event the likes of which they've never done before (and hopefully never will have to do again!). However, there always seems to be a few stumbling blocks along the way. Case in point --- the bridesmaids' dresses.Bridesmaids' outfits are a tricky thing. Not only do they have to match your overall "theme" for the wedding, but they also have to look good on a number of differently-shaped bodies AND (hopefully) not be jaw-droppingly expensive. Add to the stress the future-thinking bride who's only wish is that her girls be able to wear their dresses again, and you've got a recipie for distaster. It seems like such a simple thing to do when you are ou
tside the actual confines of planning a wedding (I, too, used to scoff), but once you are embroiled in it, hold on to your hat! (or taffeta-pink dress, as it were).
I have recently been given the esteemed honour of being a bridesmaid in my friend Mandy's wedding (Mandy of "The Bridal Diaries" fame, posted below). I'm excited to see what she eventually chooses for us as she's renowned for having great taste, but I sympathise with her current situation. The process of finding dresses for MY girls still lingers in my nightmares when I sleep, even though it happened almost a year ago.
While most brides eventually do a great job at finding just the "right" outfit for their maids, there are always a few who definetely strike out. The fine individuals at People Magazine have a new hommage-of-sorts on their website dedicated to these tulle disasters. As part of the lead-up to their June 15th "Real Life Weddings" edition, they are postin
g images and comments about the ugliest bridesmaid dresses ever. Unfortunate ladies who have had to don such hideous creations are being asked to send photos of themselves in for all to see. My three favorites are posted here ... the top and bottom ones fairly speak for themselves, but the middle dress is actually not HORRID, save for the scorching your retinas receive upon viewing it. I think thats what makes it the most shock-inspiring, don't you?
Since this will be their first-ever "Real Life Weddings" edition, People Magazine is still in the process of collecting photos and stories for six different sections: ugly bridesmaid dresses, wackiest ceremonies, wedding disasters, proposal stories, destination weddings, and inspired by a celebrity weddings. If you've got a great story to tell, make sure you pass it on! This could be your one chance to get featured in People Magazine, so dream big, girls, dream big!
*all photos courtesy of People Magazine*
tside the actual confines of planning a wedding (I, too, used to scoff), but once you are embroiled in it, hold on to your hat! (or taffeta-pink dress, as it were).I have recently been given the esteemed honour of being a bridesmaid in my friend Mandy's wedding (Mandy of "The Bridal Diaries" fame, posted below). I'm excited to see what she eventually chooses for us as she's renowned for having great taste, but I sympathise with her current situation. The process of finding dresses for MY girls still lingers in my nightmares when I sleep, even though it happened almost a year ago.
While most brides eventually do a great job at finding just the "right" outfit for their maids, there are always a few who definetely strike out. The fine individuals at People Magazine have a new hommage-of-sorts on their website dedicated to these tulle disasters. As part of the lead-up to their June 15th "Real Life Weddings" edition, they are postin
g images and comments about the ugliest bridesmaid dresses ever. Unfortunate ladies who have had to don such hideous creations are being asked to send photos of themselves in for all to see. My three favorites are posted here ... the top and bottom ones fairly speak for themselves, but the middle dress is actually not HORRID, save for the scorching your retinas receive upon viewing it. I think thats what makes it the most shock-inspiring, don't you?Since this will be their first-ever "Real Life Weddings" edition, People Magazine is still in the process of collecting photos and stories for six different sections: ugly bridesmaid dresses, wackiest ceremonies, wedding disasters, proposal stories, destination weddings, and inspired by a celebrity weddings. If you've got a great story to tell, make sure you pass it on! This could be your one chance to get featured in People Magazine, so dream big, girls, dream big!
*all photos courtesy of People Magazine*
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