While your wedding is all about you and your other half tying the knot, if you're having bridesmaids, there are more than just the two of you involved. Today we wanted to put the focus on your own personal girl squad with 29 beautiful bridesmaid outfit ideas!
After all, the women who will be by your side on your big day deserve to look their absolute best. We're all about individual style here at One Fab Day, so we wanted to feature a wide range of bridesmaid looks, including some that you haven't seen before. Like what you see? Make sure to share this post with your girls. Then you can get planning!
1. Elegant Glamour. These soft blush gowns with fitted silhouette and intricate beading complemented the bride's dress perfectly! They're by Adrianna Papell.
2. Clashing Boho Prints. Vivid colours in complementary tones give this bridal party a laid-back, boho feel, ideal for a garden party wedding. These beauties are by Anthropologie, ASOS, and Nordstrom.
3. Luxe Lilac. A pretty pastel works really well with predominantly white florals. We love how real bride RoisÃn styled these floaty bridesmaids dresses by Pearl and Lace with the ultimate boho accessory, fresh flower crowns.
4. All White. The white bridesmaids and jumpsuit trends combine to make one stylish bridal party! Each bridesmaid chose their own garment, and you can really tell in the way that their personal style shines through!
5. Sparkling Boho in Many Hues. This is such a cute twist on boho bridesmaid style! The bride chose stand-out dresses in complimentary red, wine and pink shades, adding bold floral headpieces to make the whole look consistent. They're from ASOS, Revolve, Free People and For Love and Lemons.
6. Red Carpet Ready. Real bride Lauren dressed her bridesmaids in these Ghost gowns from Forever Bridal, which wouldn't look out of place at a Hollywood award show! We can't get enough of that shimmery sea green colour!
7. Go Guipere. A wedding dress with delicate lace always looks incredible side-by-side with guipere lace bridesmaids dresses, like these pewter-coloured beauties by BHLDN, which offer just enough textural contrast.
8. Mix and Match Skirts and Heels. Choosing simple designs makes it much easier to mix and match. The pops of colour are key to this look, which styles contrasting skirts (from Dahl NYC on Etsy) and heels (by Gianvito Rossi) with matching tops from J Crew.
9. Bold in Black. We can totally understand why brides might not think of dressing their bridesmaids in black, but when real bride Sinéad put her girls in these gorgeous, inky, off-shoulder numbers from Alice and Olivia at Brown Thomas, we were absolutely smitten!
10. Floral Pants. This may sound a bit strange on paper, but don't these girls look incredible!? The key to this look is to pair the floral trousers with simple tops in a block colour. Best of all, your bridesmaids will definitely wear them again! These trousers are from Alice and Olivia, and the tops are from Anthropologie.
11. Wow Factor White. These heavily-embroidered dresses by Asilio look incredible with brightly coloured hair and vibrant florals - the contrast is just beautiful!
12. Indian Glamour. A stunning array of patterned silk fabrics give this bridal party a serious dose of magic! The bride got these dresses custom made in India by Gopi Vaid.
13. Sweet and Simple. If in doubt, a blush pink bridesmaids dress in a clean, contemporary style never fails! These pretty halter-neck gowns are by Dessy.
14. Dark Florals. To create a bold contrast with your own gown, full-length floral dresses are always a good bet, particularly dark florals, which are equally well suited to summer and winter weddings. These gorgeous maxis are by Show Me Your Mumu.
15. Velvet Crush. These cosy and luxurious ASOS dresses are ideal for an autumn or winter wedding.
16. Winter Sparkle. Don't be afraid to mix different textures across the bride and bridemaids' outfits! As these sequinned forest green gowns by Badgley Mischka prove, the result can be really beautiful!
17. Boho Colour Palette. This stunning bridal party look was created with four completely different ASOS dresses, but real bride Alex was clever enough to choose complimentary shades of blue and purple.
18. Breathtaking Blues. We will never get tired of baby blue bridesmaids and a slight variation among your girls, like mismatched necklines, really ups your fashion brownie points! These bespoke dresses were made by Fairytale Designs.
19. Brocade and Block Colours. Pairing a simple skirt with an intricately-patterned top creates a look that's seasonal but still timeless. These tops are by Ralph Lauren, and the skirts are from Carmen Marc Valvo.
20. Maximalist Embroidery. If your wedding dress is a vintage showstopper, like real bride Faye's, full-length gowns with heavy embroidery are ideal for balancing out the drama, and carrying on the vintage theme. These beauties are by Free People.
21. Jumpsuits and Gowns. Don't be afraid to dress your bridesmaids in different styles! Jumpsuits with dresses work really well together, especially when they clash with the bride's gown, as they do here! These bridesmaid outfits are by Sheike.
22. Mismatched Florals. Stylist Courtney Smith and her pals weren't official bridesmaids at their bestie's wedding (Courtney's sister!), but they nailed the mix-and-match trend regardless! This happy accident would be easy to recreate with some pretty high street buys.
23. Flower Crown Styling. If you're asking your girls to choose their own bridesmaids dresses, an easy way to tie the whole bridal party together is to get your florist to make matching flower crowns for everyone. This gives the whole day a whimsical, bohemian vibe.
24. Vibrant but Simple. The clean silhouette of these Willow gowns is lifted by the striking orange shade.
25. Short and Sweet. This is the ultimate boho bridesmaid look! Real bride Anna used dresses from Maje, Biba and Mint Velvet to create a fun, unpolished look for her bridal party, tied together with gorgeous flower crowns.
26. Multicolour Florals. Real bride Claire chose four different dresses (from Diane Von Furstenberg, Maje, Chic Chi London and Ted Baker) for her six bridesmaids, creating a look that was not quite mismatched but still delightfully laid-back.
27. Statement Style. Don't be afraid to think outside the box when it comes to bridesmaid style! Real bride Chelsea had her (very talented!) maid of honour create these wide-legged jumpsuits with unusual scarf neckline in the same icy white of her own wedding dress. This result is so clean and modern - we're in love!
28. Tropical Prints. This one's ideal for an exotic destination wedding! Bright, tropical patterns work really well in sunny climates and add a touch of informality to the day.
29. Vibrant Colour. Having a big bridal party? We love real bride Kim's idea of having each bridesmaid choose a different full-length gown in a bright, bold colour. It shouldn't work, but it does!
*this post contains affiliate links
Found your style but not sure where to shop? This post has a handy list of retailers who specialise in alternative wedding dresses!
