Skip to main content
ARE YOU A BUSINESS?

Post content has been hidden

To unblock this content, please click here

N
Beginner May 2010

Bridesmaid Dresses...help!

Nicola30052010, 6 September, 2009 at 21:42 Posted on Planning 0 14
Saved
Reply

I’m finding it really hard to find dresses for my bridesmaids. I was so shocked when I found out how much Dessy dresses, and other such bridal brands were. I have five bridesmaids, which means I was looking at over £1000 for dresses they will probably only wear once! So I decided to go high street. Annoyingly I’ve picked the colour mauve as my theme, and I can’t find anything in that colour. I’ve tried Debenhams, Coast, Oasis, Monsoon, House of Fraser, Next ect. I’m looking for a knee length, mauve (or purple, preferably light) simple dress, for under £100. Does anyone have any ideas?

I was also wondering if anyone knew when sales happen and when the new winter and spring range come into shops? I am getting married May 2010.

Thank you in advance if anyone can help!

14 replies

Latest activity by MrsShepherdtobe, 13 September, 2009 at 20:47
  • thefuturemrsclarke
    Beginner July 2010
    thefuturemrsclarke ·
    • Report
    • Hide content

    I think you will find purple more of a winter colour? so you may find some in the run up to xmas?

    welcome to hitched btw x

    • Reply
  • thefuturemrsclarke
    Beginner July 2010
    thefuturemrsclarke ·
    • Report
    • Hide content

    I just recently bought this for a party, no idea if its the style your looking for tho?

    iv also seen this, iknow you didnt want full lenght but is this more the colour you want

    • Reply
  • N
    Beginner May 2010
    Nicola30052010 ·
    • Report
    • Hide content

    Thanks for the suggestion, it's a lovely dress - where's it from?

    These are the dresses I liked from Berketex (but were about £250 each!)... perhaps you get what you pay for, but I can't afford it!

    • Reply
  • N
    Beginner May 2010
    Nicola30052010 ·
    • Report
    • Hide content

    I like the long dress - is it from Very? Not sure how supportive it is though. Humm... it's moments like this that turn me into Bridezilla! x

    • Reply
  • thefuturemrsclarke
    Beginner July 2010
    thefuturemrsclarke ·
    • Report
    • Hide content

    Yes from very , which is part of the additions catalogue. think its abour £80 quid x

    • Reply
  • 22tango
    Beginner April 2010
    22tango ·
    • Report
    • Hide content
    View quoted message

    that's what good underwear is for .... ?

    • Reply
  • N
    Beginner May 2010
    Nicola30052010 ·
    • Report
    • Hide content

    Lol, true but it doesn't look very bra friendly!

    Just found this on Very, which is lovely - thanks for the tip on that store! I might go for it!

    http://www.very.co.uk/rf/vry/p.do/women/dresses/occasion/satin-trim-dress?Nao=12&groupId=523327742&Nu=this_product&SNtk=&Np=1&SN=151+4294955675+4294955869+85&Ntt=523327742&D=523327742&Ntk=group_search&Dx=mode%2bmatchall&thisprod=523327742&N=151+4294955675+4294955869+85&Nty=1&Mis_item_id=15&Mis_item_loc_id=1&product=523327742&pageSize=12&selectedImg=gz792v05m.jpg

    • Reply
  • Starburst
    Beginner June 2008
    Starburst ·
    • Report
    • Hide content

    Http://www.giovannacouture.co.uk/bridesmaid-dresses-c-15.html?osCsid=7v4rtpocl8lhp60fsm6jgealb3

    think there prices may have gone up tho Smiley smile

    • Reply
  • E
    Beginner August 2010
    esser1 ·
    • Report
    • Hide content

    Hi, I got my bridesmaid dresses from Monsoon and then bought extras from ebay.

    I have seen this on ebay from Monsoon

    also these

    These dresses are all new and in all different sizes. xx

    • Reply
  • The Sock Chicken
    Beginner August 2010
    The Sock Chicken ·
    • Report
    • Hide content

    Do you know anyone who could make them for you? That way you only need to get them a dress pattern and the fabric. My CBM is making the bridesmaid dresses. It cost me £140 for fabric for 3 adult size bridesmaid dresses, 7 cravats and sashes for bridesmaid dress and for flowergirl dress. All left to buy is the lining material and zips.

    • Reply
  • K
    Beginner July 2010
    Karen1980 ·
    • Report
    • Hide content

    Have you tried BHS? they did a lilac range in the summer - might have some in the sales?

    • Reply
  • K
    Beginner July 2010
    kerryanneellis ·
    • Report
    • Hide content

    Hi Nicola

    Couldnt remember which Hitcher was looking for Mauve Bridesmaid dresses any way 22 Tango kindly informed me it was yourself and i found the link!!!

    Click on the below found few dresses may be of use may not be whilst looking for mine

    https://www.hitched.co.uk/Chat/forums/t/136646.aspx

    K x

    • Reply
  • N
    Beginner May 2010
    Nicola30052010 ·
    • Report
    • Hide content

    Thank you ladies, you've all been really helpful - I'm not there yet, but I've got a few maybes! x

    • Reply
  • Mel B
    Beginner
    Mel B ·
    • Report
    • Hide content

    Hi

    HAve you looked at the forver yours range....has a range of about 150 dresses available in around 66 colours! I'm getting mine from there. It a full length aubergine purple satin dress with a thin ivory sash, I got my bridal shop down to £125 from £160.

    x

    • Reply
  • MrsShepherdtobe
    Beginner April 2010
    MrsShepherdtobe ·
    • Report
    • Hide content


    Hi

    I also have 5 bridesmaids and was worried about cost. We eventually decided on these dresses which were £185 each in the shops but Im getting them from netbrides.com for £65 each. Once you see a dress you like you could ask them for colour swatches they sent some out for me.

    The one on the right

    Lx

    • Reply

You voted for . Add a comment 👇

×


Related articles

33 Sexy Bridesmaid Dresses That'll Make Your Maids Feel Amazing
Wedding Fashion 33 Sexy Bridesmaid Dresses That'll Make Your Maids Feel... From bridal brands to high street faves, we’ve scoured the web for sexy...
15 Best Rust Bridesmaid Dresses
Wedding Fashion 15 Best Rust Bridesmaid Dresses From copper to terracotta to burnt orange and beyond, inject some warmth into...
Ask Elektra: Being a Bridesmaid is Taking Over My Life - Help!
Planning Essentials Ask Elektra: Being a Bridesmaid is Taking Over My Life -... In this month's drag-ony aunt column, a bridesmaid in distress asks Aunty...
Read more articles

General groups

Show more

Hitched article topics