The colour scheme you choose for your wedding will be among the hardest decisions you have to make; you can bet on it. We at Chicsew assist many women in finding the perfect bridesmaid dresses, and we notice that this is a common problem. Due to the wide variety of gorgeous colours and tones that are available, which can be seen on bridal social media pages, some brides may feel overwhelmed and unsure of their options.  Choosing your wedding colours is important as these photos will be displayed in your home for years to come. 

Since bridesmaid dresses are one of the main ways to display your wedding colour scheme, checkout women clothing NZ and choose a colour of dress that you personally love.

Luckily, we have some simple suggestions to help you narrow down your options and choose the appropriate colour scheme for your big day that will highlight your bridesmaids and complement the atmosphere and theme of your wedding in your images. Some of the most elegant weddings stick to classic bridesmaid dress shades that are truly timeless. Let’s look more closely:

Burgundy Bridesmaid Dresses

Burgundy is a vibrant hue that will make a striking impact as your bridal party marches down the aisle and is a fantastic colour for an autumn or winter wedding. It can also be appropriate for both spring and summer weddings if mixed with other lighter colours such as cream or blush pink. The stunning dark red hue, it would contrast beautifully with bright florals found in the spring and summertime.  Our choice for burgundy color dresses are long satin bridesmaid dresses, as this shade looks spectacular in the shiny satin fabric. The tone matches with a number of different themes – from romantic, to festive but what it really shines in is a black tie theme due to its depth and richness. 

Black Bridesmaid Dresses

One newer shade that has been popular with bridesmaids in recent years, but is a great classic choice is black. Traditionally black was not worn by bridesmaids but it has increased in popularity in recent years for a monochromatic wedding theme, or a black theme with a pop of bright colour. Black dresses are flattering on everyone, and in particular can make plus-size bridesmaids feel and look amazing due to its slimming properties. Plus size black satin bridesmaid dresses are a popular choice, as the satin material also adds a level of class and sophistication. 

On top of this, There is also the matching of ChicSew mother of bride dresses and black bridesmaid dresses, a great advantage of ChicSew dresses is that they are excellent for mix and match style bridesmaid dresses that have also increased in popularity. One of the risks in choosing mix and match bridesmaid dresses is that the dresses, if not purchased from the same retailer, will be slightly different shades – choosing black bridesmaid dresses defeats this worry as black shade is a universal tone.

Finally, black dresses are more likely to be able to be reused by your bridesmaids at black tie events, or as an LBD if you choose a short bridesmaid dress – making them extremely versatile and ensuring that they will not simply gather dust in a wardrobe after your special day. 

Gold Bridesmaid Dresses

If you are looking for a classic shade that will add a bit of glamour to your wedding theme, then long gold satin bridesmaid dresses are for you. Gold bridesmaid dresses reflect the light beautifully and add a touch of luxury to your wedding. Pair with cream flowers and gold accents for a truly classy look. Gold is a great choice as there are different gold shades to suit any skin tone – whether that be warmer yellow golds, or cooler rose golds.  

Gold dresses fit perfectly with smart black tie events, or can even fit a rustic wedding if dressed down and paired with warmer, earthy colours. Your bridesmaids will truly feel like they are worth their weight in gold when wearing this shade and you will enjoy looking back on classic photos of you and your golden girls for years to come. 

Emerald Green Bridesmaid Dresses

If you are looking for a rich shade that matches in well with nature and symbolises growth and success, look no further than a dark emerald green. This jewel toned shade is both classy and elegant but adds a bit of colour into a wedding theme instead of the traditional black or champagne dresses above. Emerald green flatters all skin tones and hair colours, meaning that it is a perfect choice if you have bridesmaids that all look different. Emerald green is also a great alternative to black when it comes to dressing larger bridesmaids. Plus size emerald green satin bridesmaid dresses are a slimming shade, with depth and tone. 

When it comes to popular emerald green colour palettes, common colour combinations include jewel tones such as emerald green and fuchsia, classic pairing such as emerald green and cream, and luxurious duos such as emerald green and gold. These classic colour combinations are often plastered on the pages of bridal magazines and have stayed popular in recent years. 

The Take Away

Your wedding dress is something that you will look back on for years to come, but your bridesmaid dresses are almost always as important. This is because they will feature so prominently throughout your day, and will tie in the colour scheme of your entire wedding. Therefore, many choose to stick to classic bridesmaid shades that will not go out of style. Tones such as black and gold are popular choices, as well as brighter shades such as burgundy red and emerald green. Whichever shade that you choose, it is important to ensure that your bridesmaid’s match – and our best advice for this is to shop for all your bridesmaid dresses from the one store (even if you are going for mix and match designs). At Chicsew, there are over 60 different bridesmaid dress designs choose from , all of which come in the shades we have focused on above, so what are you waiting for? Get browsing at Chicsew.com today.