18 Alternative Outfit Ideas for Bridesmaids

November 16, 2014

alternative bridesmaid outfit ideas

It’s not just you that wants to look their best on your wedding day, your best friends will too! So instead of sticking them in some ill-fitting matching strapless monstrosities. why not give them something with a bit more style?!

You could have a brides-dude!

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Source: Fashion forward London wedding

Or butterflies!

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Source: Fairies, magic and nature inspired

All the colours of the rainbow look great together

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Source: Glittery, colourful and fun

You could be inspired by a certain era, like the 20s…

1920s bridesmaids

Source: Eclectic basement wedding

…the 30s

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Source: Retro wedding on Southend Pier

…the 40s

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Source: Elaborate 1940s castle wedding

…the 50s

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Source: Bright, quirky and vintage inspired Irish wedding

…or the 60s

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Source: 1960s kitchen sink wedding

Who says only the bride can wear white?

white bridesmaids

Source: Oysters, beach huts and paddling in the sea

What about mixing different patterns?

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Source: Unpretentious and family focused wedding

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Source: Colourful Melbourne wedding

Get the little ones involved

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Source: Alternative, family-centric wedding

You could pick a colour and let them choose a dress they love

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Source: Relaxed South African farm wedding

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Source: DIY and salvaged wedding

Or choose a theme and let them have fun

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Source: Pop art and faux taxidermy

Mismatched pretty pastels

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Source: Pretty homemade Disney inspired wedding

Bold colours

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Source: Psychedelic 50s wedding

Subtle neutrals

nude bridesmaids dresses

Source: Sunny South Farm wedding

Why not mix complementing colours?

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Source: Colourful South African beach wedding

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Source: Rainy DIY festival wedding

Or just let them wear whatever they like and call it a day!

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Source: Flaming Lips wedding