Picking The Perfect Bridesmaid Dresses: What Kind Of Bride Are You?

It’s true that a wedding gown says a lot about a bride, but what about their bridesmaids’ gowns? The color, style, and overall visual aesthetic you choose speaks to your bridal personality and values.

There are many factors to consider when choosing your bridesmaid dresses, including:

• Am I taking my bridesmaids’ preferences & opinions into consideration?

• What will the weather be like during my wedding season?

• What style am I going for?

• What color will tie in best with my wedding design?

We’re here to help you decide on the perfect bridesmaids dresses for your girls - one they’ll actually like, feel comfortable in & want to wear again. We’ve taken 2022’s top bridesmaid dress colors and styles and incorporated them into the following guide. What kind of bride are you?

Ps. Read to the end to see our top bridesmaid dress shopping tips!

The Classic Bride

Boone Town Story, Wonderlab Salon

Avonne Photography, Lily Greenthumb, Jennifer Abercrombie

• VALUES: clean elegance, timeless & minimalist style

• COLOR PALETTE: fresh blue, black, emerald green

• STYLE: floor length gowns in matching colors

• TEXTURES: silk & chiffon

The Fashion Forward Bride

Samantha Grigg Photography, Blushing Hair & Makeup, Cedar Creek Ranch

• VALUES: creating your own trends, bohemian & effortless style

• COLOR PALETTE: jewel tones, seafoam green, rust in varying shades

• STYLE: different styles to accommodate bridesmaids’ preferences on fit, length & material

• TEXTURES: different textures to add interest & dimension - velvet, chiffon, satin

The Fun Loving Bride

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Amanda Somerville, Willow Floral Boutique, Beauty Asylum

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Dani Nicole Photography, Something Borrowed Blooms

• VALUES: cares about comfort & versatility for dance floor fun

• COLOR PALETTE: dusty rose & wine

• STYLE: same shade, but different styles to accommodate bridesmaids (trending tip: dress your maid of honor in a variation of the chosen color!)

• TEXTURES: chiffon, crepe, or other soft fabrics

The Sentimental Bride

Taylor Ann Photography, Ribald Events, Cali Stott Artistry, Bluebird Bridal

• VALUES: uniqueness & individuality

• COLOR PALETTE: floral patterns, white/cream

• STYLE: lets each bridesmaid choose their own dress within your color palette guidelines

• TEXTURES: linen, rayon & unique textures

The Modern Bride

Lightbox Photography, Willow Floral Boutique, Cali Stott Artistry

Beca Hale Photography, Vintage Soul Floral Design, NL Glam

• VALUES: cohesive design, neutrals to make your white dress pop

• COLOR PALETTE: metallics, champagne, taupe

• STYLE: same color but different styles to accommodate bridesmaids

• TEXTURES: silk & chiffon

Demi Mabry Photography, Look Love Beauty, Buy The Bunch Florals

TOP TIPS:

Save these for reference when it comes time to shop!

1. Consider your venue’s aesthetic & colors when looking at bridesmaid dresses

2. For the colder months, consider dressing your girls in a warmer texture like velvet

3. For the warmer months, consider lighter & looser fabrics to keep them cool like linen & chiffon

4. Consider your floral arrangements & bouquet colors when shopping for gowns

5. If you’re planning on taking input from your bridesmaids, send them your top 3 favorite options based on your non negotiable’s:

   • Must be same texture/fabric

   • Must be same color

   • Different shades pulled from specific color palette

   • Same lengths

   • Different lengths

   • Same style/neckline

   • Different style/neckline

   …and then let them choose!

We hope you’ve found our guide & tips helpful as you find the perfect bridesmaid dresses for your girls - happy shopping!