Let's Forget the "Bridesmaid Dress" Label

So I am officially one of those people who starts a blog and then leaves it for a while! Oh dear, I never wanted to do that! This past semester was full of studying, working, studying, reading, and yes...more studying. But now that it is over and it is officially summer, it is time to relax! And along with this relaxation...wedding planning, hooray!

I have spent the last 2 weeks running all over town and going into every establishment that I can think of, all with the hopes of finding a summer job. With an entire wedding to plan, any extra income is greatly appreciated! However, I have yet to be successful, as several places have been giving me the runaround. It is undeniably frustrating when a potential employer refuses to let you know either way about the position you are applying for, to say the least. But with a lack of employment comes free time for planning and blogging, which is always a bonus! So if I am looking at the bright side of life, I currently have lots of time to get necessary things done (although if I happened to find a job today I would be ECSTATIC!)

One thing that has been on my mind lately has been bridesmaid dresses. I have never been a fan of dresses that are actually labeled "bridesmaid dresses", because I feel that they are overpriced and usually look stiff and unflattering. In my opinion, a girl looks best in something that she feels beautiful in, and the typical bridesmaid dresses just don't do that for me! I want my best girlfriends to feel gorgeous and happy at my wedding, which is why I am thinking about letting them pick their own dresses (para the mismatched look) or at the very least finding something on the cheaper side that they can wear again.

I read this great article today on Apple Brides (click here for the original article) that was specifically listing bridesmaid dresses under $100. One of the sections mentioned floral prints, and I actually love this idea!

Isn't that #1 dress adorable! I love it :) It is from Mod Cloth, and if you are looking for a great dress I would definitely recommend looking at their online store!

This article got me thinking, and I realized that I could potentially find a super cute dress online that my girls could rewear, actually afford, and also love! I stumbled upon Delia's online catalog, and let me tell you that some of their dresses are absolutely adorable!

Unfortunately, I can't figure out how to upload any larger pictures of their dresses from their website, so I will just put up the thumbnails :) Seriously, I love these dresses!

 Isobel Lace Dress, in Jade

Item#: 159307

$39.50

Allover Lace Belted Dress, in Blue

Item#: 302561

$39.50

Allover Long-Sleeve Lace Dress, in Dusty Pink

Item#: 303926

$35.50

Vintage Eyelet Dress, in Wasabi

Item#: 300435

$44.50

I was originally all about neutrals for the wedding, but I love the two green dresses...I can just see them when paired with fluffy cream and pink flowers - peonies, roses, ranunculus :). I like the cut of the two in the middle, especially for a winter wedding...long sleeves would be awesome, and the belts are just too cute! However, I am not as sure about the color of the pink...is it cute pink or kind of dreary pink? I am not sure yet, but I am pretty positive that Delia's may be providing my bridesmaid dresses!!

I will definitely post more now that it is summer, so get excited!