What should the attendants wear to the barbeque the next day??

Question

Okay, so I know I just asked about what I should wear to the barbecue that's the day after my wedding ceremony, but i completely forgot to ask about my attendants!

I plan on having them in something that's a little more fun like this:

http://www.morilee.com/DressDetail.aspx?C=13&D=9006&P=1

Would it be appropriate for them to still wear their dresses the next day to the barbecue?? I kinda feel bad if they spend the $ for the bridesmaids dress and shoes and then only wear the dress for a couple hours and for only a handful of people to see. I would let them decide as a group, but if it was me I'd want to wear it one more day.

Answer 1

I wouldn't have them dress up for a back yard bbq.. be casual and have a good time

Answer 2

They should wear clothes the same color as the BBQ sauce...

Answer 3

I am not sure about a "party" dress for a BBQ.  You may want to think about giving them all wear those  "Bridesmaid" Tshirts that are so popular for bachelorette parties and rehearsals.  

Answer 4

I'd say go casual

Answer 5

Sureley your paying for your bridesmaids dresses? So paying for more dresses for the next day seems a bit expensive. Also asking your bridal party to buy their own dresses for your day and for the next day bbq seems odd also.

You should just say i'm having a semi formal bbq the next day please bring a nice outfit.

Answer 6

There's no way I would want attendants to wear the dressy wedding clothes to a barbecue. They could easily be ruined. Let them wear what they would like to be comfortable. A barbecue is a very casual affair. Let them relax!

Answer 7

they should wear what they feel like wearing.  don't be a BBQ n**i!

as long as you look the prettiest, who cares?  right :)

Answer 8

Let them just wear their own comfy clothes, suitable to the weather and location.

Answer 9

??  After an evening of dancing and sweating do you really think you'd want to wear the same smelly dress again?  I know I sure wouldn't.

The dresses are cute I am sure that they will be able to wear them again, but I would suggest to have them wear whatever they want for the next day barbeque.  (As long as it fits into the dress code.)

Answer 10

I've never heard of a wedding where the bridesmaids pay for their own outfits..

I'd wear something more comfortable than that though, a nice cotton dress, men can wear khakis and a button up cotton shirt?

Answer 11

Let them decide, they may want to wear the dress, but don't force them to.  

It's customary where I come from for the bridesmaids to buy there own dresses too.  I've bought every bm dress I've worn and my girls bought theirs.  No big deal.