I've already expressed to my bridesmaids that I want their dress to be their choice. I don't want matching bridesmaids in the same stupid looking dress. But I do think I'll have to have them all be in one color family or just ask for pictures before purchase so everyone is in a different colored dress. The dresses above are a cute idea but a little too themed for my taste.

These are a nice assortment of purples
Another nice assortment of semi-matchy styles... this super posed picture on the other hand......

Totally hipster. Little bit white trash.

Cute bright colored dresses :)

Beehive doos and simple dresses with different colored tights.
So yeah I guess my initial thoughts are knee length, purples and yellows or off whites, comfortable dresses...