Updated: 07/03/2012 3:41 PM | Print Story |  Email

Trends in Bridesmaid Dresses

The Whirlwind Wedding is in the works and the winners, Beth and Jeff, will be married in just one short month!  One big job is picking out the perfect bridesmaid dresses and the tux to match.  Brittney Madsen from The Wedding Shoppe shows us some of the hottest trends for today’s bridesmaids and groomsmen. 

Couple #1 – Liz and Tommy

  • Bridesmaid Dress
    • Designer: Kennedy Blue
    • Style: Chloe
    • Color: Black
    • Price: $162
    • Link: http://www.weddingshoppeinc.com/pr/Kennedy-Blue-Chloe/44431
    • Description: Kennedy Blue Chloe is a knee-length bridesmaid dress made of flowing chiffon with an elegant soft draping skirt. It features a flattering v-neckline and a pleated, fitted bodice that creates a slimming figure accented by a self-tie belt around the natural waistline.
  • Tuxedo
    • Designer: Calvin Klein
    • Price: $140
    • Link: http://www.nedrebos.com/index.php/tuxedos/coats
    • Description: This tuxedo is a Calvin Klein 2-button notch tuxedo with a flat front pant, light ivory microfiber shirt paired with a black vest and bow tie.

Couple #2—Bri and Daved

  • Bridesmaid Dress
    • Designer: Kennedy Blue
    • Style: Kylie
    • Color: Violet
    • Price: $200
    • Link: http://www.weddingshoppeinc.com/pr/Kennedy-Blue-Kylie/44433
    • Description: Kennedy Blue Kylie is a knee-length bridesmaid dress made of Victoria Satin with a sophisticated and elegant fitted, pencil silhouette. Featuring intricate ruching throughout the entire dress and optional straps, Kennedy Blue Kylie is as stylish as it is functional.
  • Tuxedo
    • Designer: Twilight
    • Price: $140
    • Link: http://www.nedrebos.com/index.php/tuxedos/coats
    • Description: This tuxedo is a Twilight light grey, 2 button tuxedo with a notch lapel, matching pant, light ivory, microfiber shirt, suspenders and coral (OR fuschia depending on bridesmaid) long tie.

Couple #3—Emily and Jesse

  • Bridesmaid
    • Designer: Kennedy Blue
    • Style: Hannah
    • Color: Charcoal
    • Price: $200
    • Link: http://www.weddingshoppeinc.com/pr/Kennedy-Blue-Hannah/44499
    • Description: Kennedy Blue Hannah is a floor length bridesmaid dress made of flowing chiffon, featuring a sweetheart neckline and one-shoulder strap. With a gathered bodice and self-tie belt, this is one of the most elegant and flattering bridesmaid styles.
  • Tuxedo
    • Designer: Perry Ellis
    • Price: $140
    • Link: http://www.nedrebos.com/index.php/tuxedos/coats
    • Description: This tuxedo is a Perry Ellis, 2-button tuxedo with a notch lapel, matching pant and coordinating 3-piece vest, light ivory microfiber shirt, and Bali Lavendar long tie.

This is one option that Beth got to have a say in and made her choice of bridesmaid dresses.  She chose the dress worn by Bree (#2) – only in black.  The dress choice that she doesn’t have a say in is the dress that she will wear!  You can still vote on which wedding gown you think Beth should wear, by clicking here