Untraditional BM dresses

[katiepf25]

Does anyone have a suggestion of where to look for "untraditional" bridesmaid dresses? We are having a beach wedding in mid August and I don't want my girlies to be all hot and sweaty. Most bm dresses are a satin material or a derivative of that, so I was thinking something that could breath a bit more. I initially found dresses I loved from J.crew, but you can't try them on....Any suggestions??

[CHWedding]

I am also having a beach wedding in August in the Bahamas. I had the same concern. I first didn't want my girls spending a lot of money on a dress they are only going to wear 1 time. Second, I don't want them getting hot and bothered in the dress standing outside at the Beach. Third, I didn't want the dress getting messed up on the sand. I always wanted a sexy nontraditional red bridesmaid dress. So when I seen this dress at Macy on sale, I feel in love with it. I also found the matching red flip flop at a local shoe store. Try your local department store like Macys, Nordstrom, Bloomingdales etc...

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t238/cardnasac/bridesmaiddress.jpg

[kevinsbride2B]

my bm's are wearing VERY cool dresses! They're mostly organza with a very thin underlay.
I didn't want them sweating to death sheerly out of the weather and of their nerves.
Also, I didn't want them looking like your average "bridesmaid". Our dresses are made my crystal.
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k277/blondisma/124crystel.jpg

[bichonlvr]

Ann Taylor, Macy's, Nordstrom, or Roxy has some really cute ones! I am getting married on the beach too and my girls are wearing silk...it is a little more costly...but THEY decided this is what they wanted...check them out...ariadress.com LOVE THEM!!!!

[katiepf25]

Thank you ladies - very very very helpful!!!

[sjk1431]

victorias secret online, chadwicks, macy's, jc penny's.

[VenusElaine]

Silk or cotton (natural fibers) are definitely the way to go for comfort in an outdoor setting. My most practical Bride this year chose a V-neck, empire waist, tea length dress with chiffon overlay from Dress Barn in chocolate brown for an August wedding. Cost: $39.99 each. Infinitely wearable again, and just as attractive as a "bridesmaid" dress, similar style, that cost $200.00 from Watters.

Be creative, think "outside the box" etc. yada, whatever.

It can be done!

VenusElaine