The Best Bridesmaid Dress Colors for Your Wedding Season
While there are countless decisions that go into wedding planning, one of the biggest fashion choices is your bridesmaid dress colors. The palette of your wedding party attire will likely determine the rest of your decor, like flowers, tablescapes and even lighting. So, once you select a color for your bridesmaid dresses, the rest of your wedding decor and color palette will seamlessly fall into place (sounds nice, right?). Well, now that you're here, you're one step closer to rounding out your wedding party's wardrobe. Stick with us as we break down the top bridesmaid dress colors by season with shoppable options in every shade. Then, head to The Knot Vendor Marketplace to find a bridal salon near you where your crew can try them on in person.
In this article…
- How to Pick Bridesmaid Dress Colors For Your Wedding Party
- Spring Bridesmaid Dress Colors
- Summer Bridesmaid Dress Colors
- Fall Bridesmaid Dress Colors
- Winter Bridesmaid Dress Colors
How to Pick Bridesmaid Dress Colors For Your Wedding Party
Not sure where to begin when choosing a bridesmaid dress color? Consider seasonality. The time of year that your wedding is taking place is a great starting point to narrow down a color palette and set the overall theme. As general guidelines, bright tropical hues work well in summer, pastels lend themselves to spring, warmer tones channel the colors of fall and rich jewel tones are best in winter.
The location of your wedding is another factor to consider when choosing bridesmaid dress colors. If you're planning a beach wedding, you might decide on a shade that will stand out against the white sand, like fuschia or orange. On the other hand, if your wedding is taking place in a forest, neutral-colored gowns may be the way to go, since they won't clash with the surrounding greenery. For a wedding at an upscale hotel, you can never go wrong with classic black dresses.
Spring Bridesmaid Dress Colors
Spring weddings often conjure up images of lush florals and greenery. If you're planning spring nuptials, why not lean into the season and opt for shades of greens, pinks, blues or neutrals for your spring bridesmaid dresses? Another thought: Floral print bridesmaid dresses for spring are a particularly fitting option (groundbreaking!). We love the look of a mismatched floral bridal party or a maid of honor in florals with everyone else in a solid, complementary color.
Sage Green
Bridesmaid dresses in shades of sage green are especially on-trend right now (and frankly, we're not surprised). This softer take on the color green is an ideal way to compliment any outdoor wedding venue. It looks especially gorgeous in billowing chiffon fabrics and incorporated into floral prints.
Shop these looks:
- Hello Molly Satin Whisper Off Shoulder Maxi Dress in Sage - $99
- Park & Fifth Findlay Dress in Wynnie - $171
- V. Chapman June Printed Corset Front-Slit Satin Gown in Light Green - $415
- V. Chapman Veronica Corset Ruffle Side-Slit Dress in Light Green - $575
- Show Me Your Mumu Jasmine Halter Maxi Dress in Moss Green Luxe Satin - $198
- Reformation Selah Silk Dress in Tarragon - $378
Pastels
From baby blues to soft pink hues, you simply can't go wrong with pastel bridesmaid dresses for spring. These lighter shades will add the perfect subtle pop-of-color to your wedding's vibe. Plus, they'll pair nicely with a bouquet of vibrant blooms. Whether you choose one color you really love, or decide to mix and match, we're sure they'll be a hit.
Shop these looks:
- Park & Fifth Cooper Dress in Laguna - $175
- Birdy Grey Mira Convertible Dress in Chiffon Blush Pink - $129
- Azazie Tanicia Dusty Sage A-Line V-Neck Pleated Mesh Dress - $99
- Show Me Your Mumu Clarissa Corset Dress in Dusty Purple Luxe Satin - $228
- Park & Fifth Maxine Dress in Powder Blue - $175
- Michael Costello x REVOLVE Briggs Gown in Peach - $298
Summer Bridesmaid Dress Colors
Summer is the perfect time to embrace vibrant colors and breezy, soft fabrics. Yellow and orange channel the cheerful vibes of sunny weather. Getting married with your toes in the sand? Oceanic-inspired hues like coral and light blue are sure to make a splash. After all, bright colors always pair great with a summer tan.
Sunset Shades
If the Pantone color of the year, Peach Fuzz, is any indication, orange is having a major moment right now. When you pair it alongside vibrant shades of pink and yellow, you're left with the perfect sunset-inspired color palette (which is sure to look gorgeous against a shimmering ocean backdrop at a summer wedding).
Shop these looks:
- Birdy Grey Kensie Dress in Matte Satin Apricot - $99
- Reformation Ronda Asymmetrical Cowl-Neck Silk Maxi Dress - $598
- Lulus Unforgettable Beauty Coral Pink Mesh Ruched High-Low Maxi Dress - $78
- Sachin & Babi Kayla Halter Gown in Coral - $285
- Delphi Collective Nicole Long Dress - $499
- Line & Dot Sunburst Midi Dress - $148
Butter Yellow
No matter the weather, butter yellow bridesmaid dresses are a sure way to bring a touch of summer sunshine to your big day. You can choose a soft chiffon dress for a semi-formal wedding, or go for a satin yellow gown (à la Andie Anderson) for a black-tie affair.
Shop these looks:
- Hello Molly Material Girl Satin Midi Dress in Mango - $86
- Show Me Your Mumu Garden Midi Dress in Pale Yellow Luxe Satin - $188
- Park & Fifth Dawson Dress in Laguna - $212
- Park & Fifth Bennett Dress in Laguna - $212
- Show Me Your Mumu Jodie Dress in Pale Yellow Luxe Satin - $198
- Birdy Grey Ginny Dress in Chiffon Lemon Sorbet - $99
Fall Bridesmaid Dress Colors
Planning an autumn wedding? Let the foliage be your guide and opt for warm shades of gold, copper, brown when picking out fall bridesmaid dresses. These colors will offer the ideal color palette to complement the season of changing leaves—especially if you're hosting a rustic outdoor celebration.
Copper and Gold
Fall is the perfect time to lean into metallic shades like gold and copper. Not only are they on-trend, but they also look iridescent when hit with light (especially during a golden hour photo op). These luxe hues look best in heavier or embellished fabrics (think: satin, allover sequins or beading).
Shop these looks:
- Azazie Maron Butterscotch Flowy One Shoulder Stretch Satin Dress - $99
- Retrofête Doss Dress in Champagne Gold - $595
- Reformation Daniela Silk Dress in Copper - $398
- Reformation Niamh Cap-Sleeve Open-Back Silk Maxi Dress - $428
- Revelry Rory Satin Dress in Toffee - $189
- Retrofête Diana Dress in Metallic Bronze - $598
Rosy Hues
Speaking of bridesmaid dresses inspired by fall foliage, how about choosing these rich shades of red and rosy hues for your crew? From deep crimson to soft coral, you'll love the warmth that these looks offer. Have your bridesmaids pair them with a matching red lip to round out their timeless ensemble (after all, red is the color of love).
Shop these looks:
- Jenny Yoo Melanie Dress in English Rose - $290
- Revelry Skye Floral Burnout Velvet Dress in Burgundy - $199
- Jenny Yoo Sterling Dress in English Rose - $295
- Kennedy Blue Luca Dress in Coral - $110
- Lulus Love in Your Life Rust Brown Satin Halter Maxi Dress - $98
- Jenny Yoo Jordan Dress in Dark Berry - $300
Winter Bridesmaid Dress Colors
The weather may be getting colder but that doesn't mean your bridesmaids can't still look *hot* at your winter wedding. When you think of winter bridesmaid dresses, you probably think of rich jewel tones, like emerald and sapphire, as well as classics, like navy and black. Of course, that doesn't mean you can't male a statement by opting for shimmering champagne-colored gowns. In addition to color, however, you'll also want to consider seasonally-appropriate fabrics, like crepe, velvet and satin.
Champagne
Now here's a bridesmaid dress color that's worthy of a toast (pun intended). Champagne is a total upgrade from your classic winter whites. Not only does it offer a minimalist vibe, but it's also oh-so luxe. When it comes to picking fabrics, we recommend opting for a satin or silk to really let the color shine—literally.
Shop these looks:
- Revelry Athena Satin Dress in Pale Yellow - $199
- Reformation Annabelle Silk Dress in Sable - $448
- Retrofête Zoa Dress in Champagne - $595
- Lulus Radiant Arrival Shiny Gold Organza Tiered Tie-Strap Maxi Dress - $98
- Jenny Yoo Reina Ophelia Embroidery Dress in Ophelia Blush Multi - $325
- Show Me Your Mumu Reese Ruffle Dress in Champagne Luxe Satin - $198
Jewel Tones
Want your bridesmaids to shine like the gems that they are? Winter weddings offer the perfect opportunity to lean into rich jewel tones and a dark, moody color palette. Shades of burgundy, gold, evergreen, navy and eggplant make for an elegant vibe. These colors also look exceptionally great in luxe winter fabrics like velvet, jacquard and satin.
Shop these looks:
- Lulus Outstanding Elegance Teal Green Satin Surplice Maxi Dress - $79
- Azazie Vini Butterscotch Flowy V-Neck Pleated Chiffon Dress - $119
- Revelry Diana Satin Dress in Poppy Red - $199
- Birdy Grey Anne Dress in Matte Satin Teal - $119
- The Mode x REVOLVE Silk Rosalie Dress in Maroon - $249
- Jenny Yoo Ariana Dress in Emerald - $290