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I need help???

This is the bridesmaid dress that I like the best: http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridesmaids_bycolor_detail.jsp?stid=2650&sid=10019&cfid=1 However, I have three bridesmaids and two of my three bridesmaids are polar opposites. My sister is somewhat of a snob, and she refuses to shop online or a buy a dress anywhere but in a store. On the other hand, my best friend is in somewhat of a financial bind and doesn't have much money. I'd like to find her a suitable dress online or used or discount. However my sister wouldn't have anything to do with it. Its causing a big fuss, and I don't have the money to pay for her dress myself (it's only 130, as you can see) but I know that the other two will get mad if I pay for it or if they even suspect it. Its driving me crazy. I would get different dresses but its a formal wedding and my family wouldnt hear of different bridesmaid dresses. Is there any way I can find an apple red dress at a store for cheap? Know of any stores??? Thanks so much.

Public Comments

1. My gf daughter got her bridesmaid dresses at J.C. Penney for under $100 and took them to a tailor for any adjustments. The dresses and the wedding were lovely.
2. I would tell you sister to either suck it up and wear the dress or step out of the wedding party. Is this her day?? I think not. It is all about you, and your bridesmaids shouldn't be able to dictate your decisions. She sounds like a spoiled brat and she needs to grow up. Good for you for being sensitive to the financial needs of your other bridesmaids. Don't waste you time looking for other dresses. The one you picked out is beautiful. Good luck and congrats!
3. I got the dress for you! Is only $39 dollars (on sale). Use code 508 to get 15% off. here it is: http://www.newport-news.com/shop/product_single.aspx?style_id=28889051&index=67&gp_coll_id=9&gp_cat_id=1649&nav_cat_id=1686&category_id=7660 If your sister doesn't want to be in the weding party, ask her if she would like to be relieved of her duties. You don't need the extra drama and I suggest for you to tell your mom to handle her. Good luck
4. isnt lilac the best color?
5. Well, first, breath.....take a deep breath and relax. I can hear the stress in your question honey. I know how hard it can be to plan a wedding. But in all the madness, remember it's YOUR wedding and those around you should want that day to be a representation of YOU and YOUR FIANCE....not them. Now...on to the actual problem: You have to consider the bridesmade who is financially strapped more than the snobby one in my opinion. I'm not sure where you live, but there are big discount bridal stores all over the country. Find a weekend when all 3 can get together and go to one of those stores. Many times, they have big sales. They may not have the exact sizes you need, but they will be able to tailor the dress for the girls. This very thing happened to me. I had 2 bridesmaids. I had heard about this big bridal discount place nearby so we all went one Sat morning. My color was chocolate brown. We happened to find the PERFECT dress for them hanging on the rack. It was only $89!!!! I couldn't believe it!! So, hang in there, and you'll be fine.
6. Go to a bridal store and look. I went to a real bridal store when my friend got married.... and the dress cost $125.... and we didn't have to deal with the crap that David's Bridal puts you through. (They made her cry. And I would advise everyone to avoid that place.) Also check local department store, like Macy's.
7. Try Ebay, sometimes they have exactly the dress you are looking for, for SO much cheaper! Then everyone is happy because your sister can go directly to Davids Bridal and buy the dress and so can your other bridesmaid.
8. I want the girl who is wearing the dress..u have her number?
9. Your sister is being a snob and should stop forcing her opinion on you this is your wedding not hers. There are many sites that offer dresses at more reasonable prices and would not be a financial burden for anyone. You say your family wouldnt hear of you choosing different bridesmaids dresses, again this is your wedding not theirs. You need to decide what you want and where you want to get the dresses and if they are not happy about it then too bad, its none of their business. The only other person who should have any input into your wedding is your fiance. I like the dress that Blunt put up the link too and that would work since it is in the color you want. If you decide to go online for the dresses, try this site as they have hundreds of styles and colors to choose from. http://www.justthebeginnings.com Congrats on your marriage.
10. My family owns a successfull bridal dress business and we have loads of different designs. We have plenty of collections and each own targets a different price range we sell to loads of shops check out our site specialday-ireland.com or our seller the second link for our seller
11. i agree with mia, you definetly need to put your foot down with your sister. either she wears the dress you chose for your bridesmaids, or she can wear whatever she wants as A GUEST. she's being a selfish brat, and it's your job to put her in her place. as for your friend, maybe you can give her some cash in secret, then it would look like she's paying for her own gown.
12. Ya I was thinking JC Penny...one piece of advice dont let your sister control on your wedding or she will take it over it is YOUR decision not anyone elses. and Good luck and congrats!!!!