The dress is gorgeous! I'm so happy you got to work it out and get something you'll be happy in and can wear again.
I've been in 3 bridal parties, and had the 3 hideous dresses that I would never, and could never, wear again to prove it. (All 3 long gone from my wardrobe now!) It's such a wonderful idea to just pick a colour or colour scheme and allow each bridesmaid to pick a dress they love and will be comfortable in. How many weddings have we all been at where you see one or most of the bridal party crammed into something they never should be wearing, looking uncomfortable and awkward and wishing they could shrink out of view. It's so unfair and doesn't make for a good experience or memories for all involved imo.
I do agree it's ultimately about pleasing the bride, as it's her day. However, I often think they could use a serious reality check, and that they'd actually come to appreciate it when looking back on things in the years to come.
I tried to keep my wedding casual, and told my bridesmaids to get a black dress that they like. Even though I was fairly laid back, though, I look back at little things I got really hung up on at the time and they're so silly to me now. Nothing major, thank goodness, but it needs to be about enjoying the day and having fun, and if everyone is doing that, you'll have memories and photos you'll cherish forever, no matter what everyone is wearing!
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