Okay, so I decided to tackle this whole “pastel bridesmaids” thing for my best friend’s wedding. She’s all about that soft, dreamy vibe, and honestly, it sounded pretty, so I was game. I started by diving into the rabbit hole of wedding blogs and I was not disappointed, there were so many great ideas. I can’t even remember how many wedding blogs I looked at, but there was inspiration everywhere.
First things first, I gathered the girls. We had a little brainstorming session, armed with way too many snacks and a whole lot of opinions. I pulled up all those dreamy pictures I found – pastel gowns, bouquets, you name it. We were aiming for that perfect mix of classy and cute, you know?
The next move was hitting up some local boutiques. We tried on a bunch of dresses, from flowy chiffon numbers to more structured satin ones. There were some hits and definitely some misses. I remember this one dress that looked amazing online, but in person… let’s just say it wasn’t anyone’s color. But it was all good, we had a blast trying them on, and it gave us a better idea of what worked and what didn’t.
- Color Palette: This was a biggie. We played around with different shades – soft pinks, minty greens, baby blues. The goal was to find colors that complemented each other without being too matchy-matchy. Eventually, we settled on a mix of blush, lavender, and a touch of sage. It looked so fresh and romantic!
- Floral Fun: No wedding is complete without flowers, right? I got in touch with a local florist, and we talked about incorporating those pastel shades into the bouquets and centerpieces. I’m no flower expert, but I learned a lot about peonies, roses, and hydrangeas. They’re like the stars of the pastel flower world.
- Setting the Scene: The venue was already pretty stunning – a garden with tons of natural light. But we wanted to add some extra pastel touches. Think soft, flowing drapes, fairy lights, and maybe even some pastel-colored balloons. It’s all about creating that dreamy atmosphere.
After the boutique hopping, I made a mood board. It was a collage of all our favorite dresses, flowers, and decorations. This thing became my bible. It helped me stay on track and not get lost in the sea of wedding stuff.
Putting It All Together
We had some DIY sessions, too. We made these cute little place cards with each bridesmaid’s name in calligraphy and added a sprig of lavender for that extra touch. It was a bit messy, but super fun. Plus, it felt good to add a personal touch to everything. This was all part of the journey and it’s just as important as the actual wedding day. So many laughs and good memories were had during this time.
Then there were the final touches. I helped the bride pick out some pastel-colored getting-ready robes for the bridesmaids. They looked so cute in the photos! And we made sure the makeup artist knew about the pastel theme. We’re talking soft, glowy makeup – nothing too harsh.
On the big day, seeing it all come together was amazing. The bridesmaids looked stunning in their pastel dresses, the flowers were gorgeous, and the whole vibe was just… perfect. It was exactly what my friend had envisioned, and I felt so proud to have been a part of it. And let me tell you, the photos turned out incredible! That soft, pastel palette just pops in pictures. Success! I was so happy and proud of how everything turned out.
