Beautiful bridesmaid dresses with colour

From short, sassy styles to floor-sweeping and fabulous, Wed picks out the hottest hues for your bridesmaids...

PASTEL PRETTY
Dress your 'maids in a confection of pastel-perfect shades. Think mint green, candy pink, baby blue, sweet lemon and loved-up lilac for a romantic and too-pretty-for-words look.

















JEWEL PURPOSE
Go for glamour and take glinting gemstones - from emerald and sapphire to ruby and amethyst - as your styling cue.



















BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL
Revel in the zestier end of the spectrum and opt for the brightest shades of coral, lime green, tangerine, fuchsia pink or turquoise. Go mismatched for a sizzling statement.















IN DEEP
Flirt with the dark side in sophisticated shades of luxe black, midnight blue or gunmetal grey.











THE FASH PACK
Love-me looks for thoroughly modern maids

Mix it up. Let your 'maids choose a dress in their favourite style for a sweetly eclectic look - and a dress they'll want to wear again. The key to nailing the look is to find a unifying detail, whether it's the colour, shape or fabric.

Shady ladies. Choose a colour and dress your 'maids in different shades within the spectrum for an oh-so pretty - and on-trend - ombre effect.

Lure of lace. Carry the fabric of romance from your bridal gown to your bridesmaid dresses, whether it's head-to-toe lace or flourishes of lace detail on the skirt or bodice.

Flower power. From fresh, floral prints to floral accents - be it a crown of fresh flowers or dainty blooms tucked into the hair - petals are packing a fashion-forward punch.

Want-you back. The trend for beautiful back detail in wedding dresses is creeping into bridesmaid dress design; think chic illusion, keyhole and ruffle designs - which look beautiful with an up-do hairstyle.

words Rebecca Matthews

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