Tips For Choosing Bridesmaid Dresses

• Bridesmaids can wear matching style or different styles in similar colours and styles. 

• Select bridesmaid dresses that align with the wedding theme, season and decorations for a cohesive look. 

• Bridesmaid dresses should complement the bride's wedding gown. 

You’re getting married and it’s time to choose your bridesmaid dresses. This is a task that seems easy; however, we know it can become a bit overwhelming at times. When choosing the dresses, it’s important to consider your décor, theme, comfort, the season and a style your bridesmaids will feel comfortable in. It is also important to consider a style that will complement your own wedding dress. 

Taking this all into consideration, you want to select a colour that all of your bridesmaids are happy with, as well as yourself. It should be a colour that you will love in years to come, and something adaptable to your wedding theme. Remember: if you can agree on a colour but not a style, you can always mix and match different silhouettes and styles.

Mix & Match Bridesmaids Dresses

To play up your colour palette and opt for a vibrant look, incorporate two colours into your bridesmaid dresses. You can mix and match two colours of the same style or allow your bridal party to choose any style in the given palette.

How To Mix & Match Bridesmaid Dresses

Colour – Same colour, different dresses. Choosing a colour palette, or simply one solid colour for your bridesmaids will look cohesive and stylish. If you’re going for a blush colour palette, for example, give your bridesmaids specific colours that you think match or even different dresses in different colours. This way, all your bridesmaids can choose a silhouette that flatters them.

Shoes – Have your bridesmaids wear the same shoe, or the same style of shoe to tie the mix and match look together. Keep in mind the length of their dresses and the season of the wedding when choosing the dress styles also. 

Hair & Makeup – Everyone has different taste and different hairstyles, but having your bridal party wear their hair in a similar way is a great way to create a polished look. All up or down, curled or braided, adds a cohesive element to your bridesmaids.

Accessories – Gift your bridesmaids a necklace or pair of earrings they can wear for the ceremony that doubles as a way to tie their looks together.

Matching Bridesmaids

The most common theme for bridal parties? Matching bridesmaid dresses. The traditional custom of matching bridesmaid dresses dates way back to ancient Rome. An entire bridal party (including the bride) would dress identically to confuse any ill-intended suitors or demonic spirits from stealing the bride. These days, brides opt for matching bridesmaid dresses to conduct a chic and cohesive look.

Same Colour, Different Styles 

Not every bridesmaid will have the same sense of style, and like the same dress silhouette. Some brides will choose a specific colour and then allow their bridesmaids to select their desired silhouette. This gives your bridesmaids freedom to select a style that they feel their best in. It increases their chances of wearing the gown again and the overall look of your bridal party is consistent, chic and fun.

Pro tip: limit bridesmaid dress choices to one designer to keep the colour consistent.

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Updated on 10/06/2025