Breaking with Pattern

So far, the only print we've seen in our wedding research is the ever hideous newsletter we posted about months ago. Oh yeah, and that one MOH dress that we really liked. So when we saw this:

we didn't really know what to think.

Individually, the dresses are nothing spectacular. I mean, they're certainly pretty, but I have one just like them (only shorter) that I got for $30 at Suzy Shier. You feelin' me?


Still, it was brave of the bride not only to choose a pattern for her bms, but to go WAY out on a limb and put them in BLACK AND WHITE, and we always tip our hats to anyone daring enough to break with convention. What's more, she keeps it fresh and feminine by throwing in the soft pink bouquets. Sure, they're a little simple, but they HAVE to be: anything more elaborate would completely detract from and defeat the purpose of a patterned dress.

This is one of those "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts" things. I mean, the party looks gorgeous all together.


Not even throwing the bride in the mix throws it off-balance.


One caveat:
yes, ok, fine, it's now okay to wear navy blue and black together, and the "red and pink don't match" idea was thrown out the window years ago. Still. Unless directly requested by the bride (as per bridal party thematic specifications), it is a poor choice to wear a floor-length fire-engine red number to a wedding. ESPECIALLY when you will be made to hold pink flowers. Don't do it. Just think twice, for the sake of our love, for the memories ... This is getting serious ...

(Bonus points for anyone who can Name That Quote ...)