For years, it was standard for every bridesmaid to wear the same exact dress in the same sorry color. But were happy to report that this tradition is slowly becoming a thing of the past .

These days, its more and more common customary, even for bridal parties to mix and match their gowns in terms of color, cut, texture, pattern and length. Below, 19 eye-catching photos that might convince you and your girls to do the same.