Oh how we love bridesmaid dresses! Even for the most timeless weddings, the bridesmaid dresses give colour and interest to the styling of the day, they can add texture, or bring a theme or palette together. Which is why we love velvet bridesmaid dresses; not only has it got longevity, but it's versatile, can be mixed and matched, and will work with dozens of colours and styles. So here we're talking velvet bridesmaid dresses, where to find them, how to style them, and why they're a bridesmaid trend that's not going anywhere.
A trio of bridesmaids in a medley of jewel-toned velvet dresses in different lengths and styles with complementary autumnal bouquets..
The collection of colours in these mix-and-match dresses is so gorgeous and the velvet textures tie in beautifully next to the chiffon and crepe.
An exquisite alternative to black, a deep forest green in velvet will catch the light beautifully and looks lush for winter weddings.
As a texture, velvet really lends itself to luxe, jewel tones, we're cooing over the selection of styles these bridesmaids chose for their emerald green velvet dresses.
As velvet can look heavy in a full line-up of bridesmaids (particularly for spring and summer weddings), it works really well styled in a mix and match selection of bridesmaid dresses. Tie it in tonally for a cohesive look.
Avoid your velvet dresses looking too heavy or covered-up by showing a little skin - these Bardot necklines and thigh-high splits are so glamorous!
We're loving this oh-so-romantic soft sage velvet bridesmaids look. A gorgeous bridesmaids look for any time of year.
From powder blue to inky hues, velvet dresses would make a sumptuous option for your 'something blue'.
Rust and terracotta tones are big news for bridesmaids, add velvet and you have two gorgeous trends for the price of one!
Velvet even works for multi-way bridesmaids dresses - this unexpected colour combination is all kinds of pretty!
Velvet doesn't have to be restricted to dresses. Why not shake up the trend entirely with velvet pants or a jumpsuit!
Don't be afraid of unusual colour combinations - velvet is the kind of luxe fabric that can pull it off! Try desert tones for a summer destination wedding...
... And deeper tones for an autumnal palette of rich shades.
Moody hues and crushed yellow velvet, this line-up is serving us major style inspiration.
Mix and match shades for a gorgeous, tonal velvet bridal party look!
Where to Find Velvet Bridesmaid Dresses
If you're looking for velvet bridesmaid dresses, your first port of call should be some local bridal boutiques - they should be able to tell you over the phone or by email whether they've got any in stock, and which brands they carry. Looking further afield? Check out our favourite brands for velvet bridesmaid dresses below, bearing in mind that orders to Ireland from outside the EU may be subject to additional duties and tax.
Our Favourite Brands for Velvet Bridesmaid Dresses
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