Ana Lerario-Geller on Chic Bridesmaids’ Dresses

While shooting Lerario Beatriz designer Ana Lerario-Geller in her art-filled, airy apartment recently, the topic of conversation jumped from babies (she is eight months pregnant), to West Elm furniture, to fashion and, ultimately, weddings. Ana, who married menswear designer Robert Geller in 2008 in her native Brazil, wore a custom-made gown by longtime friend Richard Chai. After leafing through her breathtaking wedding photos, I had to ask some crucial questions, first of which was: What does a designer who makes beautifully romantic clothes dress her bridesmaids in? Ana’s answer: “I let my stylish friends dress themselves.” She just made sure that the colors they wore complemented one another. This simple and easy approach sounds very appealing.

Thoughts? Do you like the idea of matching dresses, or a mix of different color and styles?

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—Violet Moon Gaynor

Ana (with husband Robert Geller and friend Richard Chai, far right) let her bridesmaids, pictured here, pick their own dresses