Think bridesmaids in purple are dated or garish? Think again! Purple bridesmaid dresses are by far the most requested hue among One Fab Day readers. Whether it's lilac, violet, or mauve, purple is a versatile colour for bridesmaids, injecting a punch of colour or a splash of romance to your day. To help you find the perfect shade and style, we've searched high and low for some gorgeous purple bridesmaid dress looks to inspire you and your girls. And best of all, not a Quality Street wrapper in sight!
1. It was love at first sight when we saw real bride Anna's spectacular ombre purple bridesmaids dresses, the soft tulle skirts amp up the romance of this look.
2. Our real bride RoisÃn chose mix and match dresses in the same lilac hue for her bridesmaids - don't they look so pretty with the white florals?
3. Choose two or three mixed purple and pink hues and mix them together for a modern wedding look.
4. Normally bright purple dresses aren't our bag, but these beauties with convertible necklines are gorgeous enough to change our minds.
5. Boho brides tend to stick to nude and blush hues for their bridesmaids, but these cool ladies in lavender are showing how it's done!
6. Looking for a little luxury for your bridesmaids? These strapless magenta mermaid-style gowns are just stunning!
7. Dark plum is the perfect choice of purple for winter weddings - see more gorgeous details from how real bride Simona styled her moody purple wedding.
8. We are nigh on obsessed with this line-up of bridesmaid dresses - the floral gowns break up the look, and give the bridal party a cool modern vibe.
9. Dublin bride Amy chose these beautiful separates for her girls, we love the orchid hue and beaded embellishment. See more of Amy and Tony's day here.
10. We love this subtle bluebell hue - Rewritten have lots of different styles in this colour, or you could mix it with nude, blush or blue for a mix and match look.
11. These short pale purple dresses won't be for everyone, but if you ask us these are so fun and chic! The flare in the skirt is particularly cute.
12. Got bridesmaids who like to wear a lot of colour? This bold marbled skirt should do the trick!
13. So soft and pretty, the palest of purples makes a nice alternative to blush for a wedding with romantic vibes.
14. Can't stop swooning over this eclectic bridal party in purples, blues and pinks - the perfect solution for brides with different complexions.
15. One last dreamy ombre line-up to fawn over - these convertible gowns by Jenny Yoo are soft, ethereal, so gorgeous, and will work for bridesmaids with all sorts of shapes and styles.
Planning to go bridesmaids dress shopping? More handy posts to check out...
- Where to find plus size bridesmaids' dresses
- How to mix & match bridesmaid dresses
- Where to find alternative bridesmaids dresses
- Where to shop for bridesmaids dresses
- Gorgeous green bridesmaid dresses
