It’s always exciting when celebrities get married. Who doesn’t love looking at super-expensive dresses and decor, passing judgment from the comfort of our tiny apartments? We sure do. Canto-pop star Gillian Chung Yan-tung and Michael Lai got married in 2018 in an illustrious Los Angeles ceremony. Gillian wore a dress by Kate Middleton’s favorite designer, Jenny Packham.
Her bridesmaids were not so lucky. Her sister and best friends were in her bridal party, but their dresses didn’t outshine the bride’s look. Unfortunately, there’s just too much glitter and too many ruffles going on with these dresses. These ladies are all wearing the same over-the-top dress, so they all look like they’re conjoined at the shoulders. The blush pink color is beautiful, but the silhouette just isn’t working.
Jane Austen But Make It Neon
We’ve said it once, and we’ll say it again. Satin is not your friend. This photo of very early 2000s bridesmaids proves our point. The dresses are puff-sleeve, empire waist gowns that would look kind of cute if it weren’t for the extra shiny satin fabric. Despite what some people think, shiny does not equal fancy.
The white lace trim is almost cute, but it looks more “DIY” than anything. These ladies look pretty happy to be posing with each other, so at least they had fun at the wedding. This is just one of those looks that they’ll look back on and think, “Why did we think it was a good idea to wear that?” It happens to the best of us.
A Hippie Wedding Come to Life
It’s rare to see color photos from the 60s, but they do exist. This bride was lucky enough to snap a color photo with her bridesmaids during her wedding. Lucky for us, this color photo gives us a glimpse into the true color choices for these boho bridesmaid dresses. We’re guessing this bride was into free love and hippie culture because these dresses are very boho-chic.
Okay, “chic” is a stretch, but it’s definitely “a look,” if you know what we mean. The white eyelet tops are cute, but the bottoms of the dresses look like handmade aprons instead of skirts. Did everyone start cooking in the kitchen after this photo was taken?
A Pastel Rainbow
If you’re currently planning a wedding and want to avoid your bridesmaids looking like Easter eggs, don’t pick pastel colors. Pastels are nice, in theory. But in reality, they usually just make everyone look like the Easter Bunny threw up on them. That’s what happened to these unfortunate souls. The white corset tops and pastel skirts don’t look flattering on any of them.
Maybe the bride and groom had their wedding around Easter and wanted to plan accordingly. If so, these ladies had their Easter Sunday attire all lined up. There’s nothing like repurposing a bad bridesmaid dress into an even worse holiday outfit. At least they had some champagne to keep them company and help them cope.
Skittles, Taste the Rainbow
There are brides out there who love incorporating a ton of color into their big day. This bride and her bridesmaids committed to a bright pastel color palette, and they didn’t look back. All these '60s dresses match, with their signature sheer cape and pleated skirt look. The main thing that stands out about them is their vibrant, mismatched colors.
Every woman in this photo represents a distinct Skittle flavor. Lemon yellow, grape purple, and lime green are our particular favorites. They even went so far as to match the bouquet ribbons and hats to the exact shade of the dresses. If it wasn’t so overwhelming to look at, we’d be impressed.