When my kid chose the color and fabric…and price point, I think there were 7 dresses at that price point. So with 17 bridesmaids, there are going to be duplicates. My kid didn’t care about that…she wanted her friends to buy dresses that were styles that suited them.
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I don’t think there are 17 groomsmen. Not sure how she’s gonna manage it. We’ll be at the wedding - I wonder if there will be an intermission halfway into the bridesmaids’ entrance 
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I’m picturing the end of 27 Dresses where she has all 27 friends in the bridesmaids gowns they made her wear to their weddings.
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That sure sounds like a ton of bridesmaids! I guess it will be a larger wedding and reception of parents of said bridesmaids and invited and perhaps a plus one.
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That’s why there are so many! She has been in over 10 weddings since graduating college in 2017! She doesn’t want to leave anyone out.
Yes - about 400 people (which may change with recent developments). She and my D have been bff’s since middle school and we’ve been friendly with her parents since then as well. Her parents were also at my D’s wedding in October.
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The wedding I went to a few weeks ago had 8 bridesmaids. They all wore long in the same color but each chose a style that worked for their body. I’m sure there were duplicates but I didn’t notice.
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I love that idea! My D considered it, but then everyone gravitated toward one particular style of dress, so she decided to go with everyone wearing the same style. I also love when they pick the same style but do slight color variations, so it has kind of a fade-out/ombre look.
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I’ve been to a wedding where bride just said pink chiffon skirt for wedding party and everyone wore wore whatever they wanted. It was lovely.
It really is whatever the bride wants. D has been in one wedding so far but will be attending 4 or so more this year. One of the weddings she was supposed to be bridesmaid in was postponed indefinitely due to Covid (was supposed to by 12/2020).
I’m hoping that kid’s late summer wedding will happen as planned. She picked an outdoor venue thinking that Covid might screw up any indoor plans. I’m not very thrilled about the setup, but in the end, I think it is better to be overly cautious. Hence block heels, summer dresses, and fingers and toes crossed.
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Interesting article on the topic of bridesmaids’ dresses:
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Happy New Year! I’ll be getting back to looking for a dress for son’s mid May wedding now that the holidays are over. I found something on the Nordstrom and Bloomindale’s site that I like. But, may be too casual? I’m just not sure which direction to go. https://www.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/wayf-roxanne-puff-sleeve-surplice-tiered-midi-dress?ID=4155462&CategoryID=2910
Country inn, garden setting outdoors, cocktail attire . Hoping more new styles for spring come up as I continue to look.
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I like that dress. My thing…you need to feel good and be comfortable…and be dressed for the setting.
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IMO, it is a nice dress but likely not the right one for the occasion. I would keep looking! Prints are tricky.
What are the bridesmaids and the other mom wearing? You would not want to stand out in the photos as being under- or overdressed compared to the others.
Thanks for the feedback. The bridesmaids are wearing champagne colored long dresses from Adrianna Papell in different styles. I don’t think most guests will be in long dresses. The stepmom was still deciding last I heard but was leaning toward a one shouldered pink dress she already had ( she is a surgeon and goes to formal events , I really don’t in comparison!). What I don’t want- one shoulder, off shoulder , cold shoulder(I want shoulders 
, )low cut, high low length,heavily beaded, etc. I do want midi/tea length, 3/4 to long sleeve. I considered ordering the light blue Nataya dress I mentioned earlier but have not ordered yet. So, still looking.
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@sevmom from the description…I think you need a more formal dress than the one you pictured. Everyone else, including the other mom, are wearing formal. I know you want tea length, but I would urge you to try some full length dresses as well.
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Thanks. I don’t think the stepmom’s dress is long. That is the one thing I know I don’t want (long gown) and DIL is good with that. Have definitely run this by her already.
I will probably end up with a neutral, pastel color (or navy blue) as that may be safer, so thanks to those with the feedback about florals.
But, the whole thing remains so confusing to me (and stressful). I am not that into fashion but like nice things. Classics , vintage, nothing flashy . I googled about florals for a spring garden wedding that is not black tie or black tie optional- this will be “cocktail attire”- for mother and florals and tea length sounded okay but i think that I am not on the right track so I need to keep looking. I can’t believe how much angst over one dress!
I like the dress you posted but do think that particular floral may be too busy especially in photos!
I support your desire to NOT have a long dress. I want nothing to do with ANY long dress in my life for any occasion . You can find a dress that will allow you “to do you”!!
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Thanks. I have probably backed off “busy” florals but won’t be changing my opinion about not wanting a long gown.
Paging @soozievt for suggestions. Tea length but sort of fancy. See sevmoms details above.
I’m thinking a solid color dress with some style would work.
I think avoiding print is wise decision. I opted against a lovely dress and floral jacket when a helpful friend (some of you knew her… floridamathmom) pointed out that it might not look as nice a solid color for photos. I actually saw it on a good sale later and bought it anyway, just not for MOB use.
I can see why some would want to avoid long dresses. But for me (5’2”) it gives a longer “line” and makes it easier to wear the comfortable wedge style shoes that I prefer.
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