Very pretty! Though, I wouldn't have expected my bridesmaids to shell out that much cash. The onces I chose were from J.Crew as well -- the price was right and they were pretty :]

can't wait to check these out!

$300 is more than I would hope to pay.

There are a lot of pretty bridesmaid dress companies - Thread is another beautiful, pricey company. I just couldn't ask my bridesmaids to fork out that much money. We used Ann Taylor Celebrations and I found coupon codes so they all paid less than $150.

beautiful...I had my bridesmaids dresses custom made by the woman that designed all of my ballet costumes as a child (she also made my wedding gown).

That's too much to be asking your bridesmaids to spend.

I wish the models actually looked like most average americans...so its not so different when U see them on your bridesmaids.

She is my favorite designer and the only one that I collect.

The dresses look lovely, but I couldn't have asked my girls to spend $300/$400 on a dress...that's way too much money.

$300? Yikes, that's way too much for me to ask my bridesmaids to spend.

On a similar subject, what's the rules on having the bridesmaids wear tea-length gowns? I'm having an evening wedding and I'm wearing a floor-length gown, and I've heard that means my maids have to wear floor-length gowns as well. Is that true? I prefer tea length, and the ceremony will be outside on a patio overlooking a lake, which makes me think it might work, because it won't be a super formal church affair. Any advice?

suzi, do what you like, what they like, and what feels right. With it being a non-church wedding, you have more leeway even with the manner-y sorts, but I say go for what you find beautiful!

My maids' dresses were $60 from Chadwicks.com and could be worn again for other fancy events - they don't scream "bridesmaid dress"

They have some beautiful dresses under $200.

Suzi,

I'm having the same issue. I think it depends on the formality of your gown. If your gown is a lighter fabric (chiffon) with a sweep or a semi-chapel length train, you'll be fine with tea lengths. However, if you end up with a satin or lace gown and a chapel or longer train, it would probably look more balanced to have them in longer dresses. The BM dresses that I originally picked out were chiffon tea length, perfect for an early evening wedding in July. However the gown that I like the best so far is satin trimmed with lace with a chapel train. I think it ups the formality and requires my 'maids to be in floor-length dresses. So now my mom and I are on the hunt for dresses similar to the ones I had picked out, but more formal just in case I end up with the formal dress.

Ultimately, it's up to your style. Just go with whatever feels right to you and meets your own personal style.

Ooh la la!

that's reasonable actually. i am getting married in a few months and i haven't even started to think about bridesmaid dresses. i don't know if i'm even going to have them, but it's nice to know that have options for what they will wear if i do choose to have a few.

"Nary a pastel or petticoat in sight"

Isn't that what the article says? And what color dress is the model wearing? LOL

I went with J.Crew for my bridesmaids and they fit a variety of body types really well, all of them looked flattered and beautiful.