Wedding gown and bridesmaids’ gowns…?

Dec 30 2011

I’ve picked out the wedding dress I want, but its designer doesn’t sell bridesmaids’ gowns.

So, my first question is, do the bridesmaids’ gowns have to match the wedding dress in style? I know that they aren’t suppose to match exactly, that would cost way too much. But my dress has a mix of beading, lace inserts, draping, pleated waist, and bubbled hem with pick-ups. Here’s a link to it:

http://www.sinceritybridal.com/us_en/collection_popup.php?id=898&disc=

Also, whether the dresses do or don’t have to follow the same style, I need recommendations for designers who make plus size bridesmaids’ gowns, like plus plus. Any ideas?
oh yeah, all of my bridesmaid live in another state so it kinda makes things more complicated. (im in college in a different state than where they are located)
Thanks to all of you who gave POSITIVE feedback.

As for Luv2Answer and Lydia, you can both piss off. I didn’t ask what you thought of my dress. I asked if the bridesmaids gowns had to go with it. It’s our wedding, and I get to pick the dress that makes ME happy. I picked it particularly because I like how it’s “busy” and how its not classic. I bet both of you are the type of people that would gladly go to a wedding, and then gossip about how everything is not up to YOUR standards.

As for everyone else, thank you so, so much. There has been a lot of ideas given to me. I’ve looked at all the suggested dresses, all are beautiful. I’ve chosen the color – it’s going to be the “Berry” color listed on David’s Bridal’s website. The seamstress idea was brillant for those of you who suggested it because my mom is one, but I don’t thinks she’s going to feel up for all that! lol
Again, thanks so much. Check back to my profile to see my other wedding questions as I post them.