For some, choosing is a colour for the bridesmaids is simple. For example if a brides favourite colour is pink she can easily pick this for her big day. But careful consideration should be taken when picking your colour for either your wedding theme or your bridesmaid.
For those who don’t have a favourite colour or are not sure of what colour to choose for either their bridesmaids and here is a colour wheel which might help to give some inspiration. Personally I tend to like the deeper, muted colours like dark grey and deep purple.
A good idea is to be aware of the variety of shades that are available in each block colour. For example, you might like blue as a colour for your wedding but there is a variety of different shades and tones within this one colour that you will have to consider. A good idea is to tailor the tone of the colour to your wedding. For example, if you like blue and are having a beach wedding considering using a sky blue. Alternatively if you like blue and are having a formal/ black tie wedding considering using navy.
Most importantly when picking a bridesmaids dress colour you have to consider a few things
- Will the colour I pick suit all my bridesmaids? – A big mistake brides make is choosing a colour that does not suit the skin tone of their bridal party. Always test the colour that you are thinking of picking first on your bridesmaids before making a decision. If a colour suits a few of your bridesmaids but not all you could consider getting spray tans for all your bridesmaids to ensure that the colour suits all.
- Does the colour suit my wedding? Bright pink bridesmaids dresses will not suit an alpine wedding. Nor will black bridesmaid dresses suit a beach wedding. You need to tailor the colour (and style) of the bridesmaid’s dresses to your wedding. For example for a garden wedding consider shades of green, light yellows, soft browns and other earthy colours. Also consider whether the season that your are getting married and the time of the ceremony.
- Consider the Material you will be using! A colour can look quite different depending on what type of material that you are using for a dress so you should consider the colour and material of the dress simultaneously when making your choice.
Tips:
Bright colours can look tacky. If you are considering a bright colour, class it up by not using cheap, silky material that can make the dress look like it was from a $2 shop. Also bright dresses that are over embellished can have a cheap look so consider something very simple yet elegant for your bright dress.
Pick timeless colours. Unless you are having an ultra modern wedding, picking a colour that is fashionable now but a passing trend may quickly make your wedding photos appear dated. If you like a certain colour like fuchsia, perhaps consider a more traditional design for the gown so that the look of your bridesmaids does not date overtime. Otherwise its best to stick to colours that will stand the test of time.
Match the bouquets. Ensure that the bouquets for the bridesmaids match the colour and style of the dress.
