Brides are seeking to make their maids look modern and stylish in bridesmaid gowns. Bridal gowns are reflecting the trends of the high street with huge influence from royalty and celebrities. Let’s face facts, how many girls dream of looking like Pippa and Angelina Jolie. Frankly, everyone. However, these red carpet dresses will be the inspiration for our bridesmaids to have their own red carpet moment.
You should choose a simple, elegant, and comfortable bridesmaid gown. The ideal style for girls is one that can be worn again.
Choose Bridesmaid Dress Styles & Colours
Every bride would like her bridesmaids to wear a style that is similar to theirs and in keeping with the theme of her wedding. My rule of thumb is that if the bride has a lace gown or a dress with texture, I suggest choosing plain bridesmaid dresses made from satin or taffeta. Bridesmaids complement the bride, and not try to be exactly like her.
The tricky part about choosing a color is the other. When choosing dresses for their bridesmaids, brides often overthink the colour scheme. Once, I was asked which color of dress would match a specific venue’s carpet. First, choose your wedding colors and style. Then make sure your bridesmaids compliment this choice with a colour that matches the venue.
Here are some ideas of bridesmaid gowns to match your wedding style and season.
Winter Wedding
Winter weddings offer the perfect opportunity for you to dress your bridesmaids with fur capes or, if necessary, in darker shades. Contrast this look with a lighter dress for your wedding. Long sleeves are possible on winter weddings. It is important that your bridesmaids feel comfortable in their arms.
Summer Wedding
For summer weddings, the bridesmaids dresses should be light and floaty. Pastel colours make a beautiful addition to any wedding. Bridesmaids will be more comfortable in shorter dresses that won’t sweat too much.
Woodland Wedding
For some inspiration on woodland weddings, it’s worth watching Twilight’s wedding scene. You will probably know what kind of dresses you like. Bella’s Bridesmaids wear purple, short-length gowns that are varying in color depending on who they are.
Your woodland wedding will look great with any colour that reflects the beauty and natural elements of nature. I recommend golds, nude bridesmaid dresses, dusky purples greens and browns.
Beach Wedding
A beach wedding bridesmaids dress should be light and airy, much like a summer one. Beach weddings permit you to use bold and bright colours. Think about something you may not normally choose, like a fiery orange, sunny yellow or vibrant aquamarine. The sandy beach will be the backdrop for your bridesmaids.
Themed Wedding
The choices of bridesmaid dresses for a themed wedding are more limited than other options. Whatever theme you choose, from superheroes to fairy tales to Game of Thrones, your options for bridesmaid dresses can be tailored to fit the theme. You will also have the option of customizing them so they are unique.
Country Wedding
You will want to select traditional/classic dresses for your country-style wedding.
Parasols could be used for your summer wedding if you have parasols on your bridesmaids. These will complement the classic country look and add shade. Alternately, you can opt for a modern country-style wedding, and have your bridesmaids wear short, floating dresses and Wellington boots.
Accessorizing can be done in many ways, so have fun and let your imagination take flight.
High Fashion Wedding
While some weddings require couture gowns by Chanel or Piaget jewelry, others choose to dress their bridesmaids wearing pant suits, jumpsuits, or high-fashion gowns.
A high-fashion wedding can refer to anything provided it is styled by an influential fashionista. Your bridesmaids should wear an outfit you love. Don’t underestimate the power and beauty of gorgeous accessories.
Festival Wedding
Are you and your man-to-be passionate about music? Do you regularly attend festivals? The festival wedding is a celebration so the bridesmaids should wear casual attire. Consider a short, flowing dress and a ring of flowers in their hair. You can also showcase your unique style by having two-piece bridalmaid dresses.
How to choose the right bridesmaid dress for mixed heights and figures
This is a problem that many brides have to face today. One example is a girl 5ft 9 inches in height who is a size 16. Another might be a bridesmaid 5ft 2in tall who is a 8 size. It is obvious that they will not wear the same style of dress. You can enhance their looks by putting them in different styles.
Choosing Dresses for Pregnant Bridesmaids
Due to the increasing trend of getting married later in life, it is possible that one of your maids will be pregnant on your big day. This may seem like a problem at first but it doesn’t mean that pregnant bridesmaids cannot still play their roles. Here are some suggestions for bridesmaids in this situation:
To make sure that your bridesmaids are still comfortable with the responsibility, you should first have a talk with them. The second step is to determine the exact date of the baby’s due. Thirdly, you should make the choice of bridesmaid dresses your top priority. Look for shops that cater for pregnant bridesmaids.
Maternity Bridesmaids Dresses
After you have chosen the shop, confirm that they are aware that you are a pregnant bridesmaid. Also double-check how the process works. Some shops have specific maternity gowns, while others will allow you to order a larger size. A specific maternity dress is recommended because of the differences in cut.
It is not uncommon for bridesmaids wearing different styles of the same colour. Don’t be discouraged if your bridesmaid gets a different dress. Some shops sell maternity dresses that can be paired with the standard collection. But it doesn’t really matter if the dresses you choose are slightly different. Different styles in different colours of a color could be arranged to tie in with your bouquet. This will look amazing and distract from your pregnant bridesmaid.
Other considerations
You should also consider whether your pregnant bridesmaids will require a bra or if your other bridesmaids prefer straps. Also, consider how high your bridesmaids’ heels are. Or if they have lower heels that you can change into later. This may not be a bad idea.
Don’t force your bridesmaids to choose the same style. You should choose styles that flatter their body types. They must feel comfortable. Accessories and flowers can complete the look.