Rihanna's Stunning Bridesmaid Dress Stole the Show in Barbados

When Rihanna is one of your childhood friends, run-of-the-mill pastel chiffon bridesmaid dresses just won't cut it. Sonita Alexander had her bridesmaids wear beautiful, formfitting cobalt blue gowns with plunging necklines for her Barbados ceremony, and they looked nothing short of stunning. Meanwhile, Rihanna's BFF looked beautiful in a custom Jaye Applewhite halter dress with sheer lace details.
Rihanna and her friends also participated in the requisite pre-ceremony ritual: getting ready in silky robes embellished with "bridesmaid" on the back. Scroll down to see photos from the Barbados wedding of Rihanna's childhood friend.

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