also think that strapless bridesmaid dresses are a touch cruel to the bridesmaids

Good call.

When I was first choosing dresses, I was the largest sized of the wedding party and thanks to my great-grandmother's foundation items I inherited, I felt good wearing a strapless dress. I forgot that my sister just replaced one of her girls with her other friend who is larger than I and would probably not be comfortable.

The other direction we're thinking about going is David's seperates and telling the girls, "Choose whatever, just choose Apple."

Out of all of the full-length dresses in Apple on that site, I'd choose this one: [link]

It's the most generally flattering, and it comes with a wrap for those who are self-conscious about their arms.

I'm also a fan of letting the women choose what they want, as long as it's in the right color.

Spaghetti straps can be tough for some, though.

As long as you've picked a very specific color (Apple rather than "red"), I think letting people pick their own can be really interesting visually.

ETA: does separates mean no dresses, just two pieces? And what time of day is the wedding?

The other direction we're thinking about going is David's seperates and telling the girls, "Choose whatever, just choose Apple."

We did that for our friend K's wedding (the one who's due on Monday) Really cool since none of us chose the same.

ETA: I would let them know about any restrictions your sister might want as far as style. Like "please no one get the corset" or "full length skirts only please"

Hi, all! Thanks for the ~ma this morning. The interview went well (I think). Good rapport with all, and the answers I gave were ones I hope they wanted to hear. All I could do was be me and answer truthfully. Hopefully, my philosophy and skill set are what they are looking for. Next step: checking references and making a decision by next week. Continued ~ma till then would be great.

Besides the interview, I had a good day. Met some friends for late breakfast then we went to see Shrek 3. Just got home.

Oh, and it seems I'll be getting my hair cut by Ben from Shear Genius next Saturday.

I adore this dress, also: [link]

does separates mean no dresses, just two pieces? And what time of day is the wedding?

Hmm. They could get a dress, too, huh? Wedding is at 1:30, Reception at 5:00.

I made the wedding binder today and booked the hall and the church. FEAR ME! Joe says I should start my own company and call it "Empress Events: Weddings, parties, fund-raisers, and showers. Coronations extra."

This [link] is my sister's dress.

oh, that's gorgeous, Aimee.

Also, my SIL and a friend just started an event planning business. It's totally doable.

The other direction we're thinking about going is David's seperates and telling the girls, "Choose whatever, just choose Apple."

I've seen that look gorgeous. And the bridesmaids were all very happy.

Also, my SIL and a friend just started an event planning business. It's totally doable.

What vw said, Aimee. Plus, up there you'll have the nifty little cache of having lived in LA.