Once you’ve decided on a colour scheme for your wedding, it’s time to start thinking about what your bridesmaids (or bridesmen) will wear! The look and style of your bridal party play a major part in tying together the overall theme of your wedding day.
Finding the perfect look for your bride tribe can be a tricky task — one that usually requires lots of discussion and endless inspo pics being shared in the group chat. If you’re not sure where to start, we’ve rounded up the most popular bridesmaid dress colours and styles to inspire your selection.
Whether you’re planning to mix things up with mismatched bridal party looks or going for a more cohesive vibe, you’ll want to make sure the colour and style of the bridesmaid dresses you pick are flattering, comfortable, and match your overall colour theme. If you’re yet to finalise a colour scheme for your wedding, check out this article for five trending palettes we’re loving.
Insights from our 2025 Wedding Industry Report
Our 2025 Industry Wedding Report shows that while the classic approach of matching bridesmaid dresses still has its charm, couples today are increasingly drawn to a more relaxed, personalised look. Sure, 41% of couples still go for that timeless, uniform look, and 35% stick with a cohesive colour scheme. But more and more brides and grooms are letting their bridal party embrace a bit of individuality with mismatched gowns—or even giving them the freedom to choose their own style entirely!
This shift isn’t just about breaking tradition; it’s about celebrating the unique personalities in the wedding party and creating a look that feels true to the couple. Bridesmaid boutiques that can help blend these personal touches with a cohesive vibe are perfectly set to bring this vision to life. After all, it’s all about finding that sweet spot where everyone’s individual style shines, yet the overall look still feels beautifully pulled together. For Australian couples especially, this trend offers a wonderful way to bring a sense of relaxed elegance to the big day.
Here are some of our favourite trending bridesmaid dress colours:
Earthy Tones
Rust, mauve, copper, mustard, taupe, and terracotta are all gorgeous earthy tones for bridesmaids’ dresses, evoking a rich warmth that looks absolutely stunning in photos. From rustic rural soirees to luxe bohemian weddings, the earthy colour palette suits an array of themes and is a great choice if you’re planning to tie the knot in autumn.
Greens
Perfect for spring weddings and whimsical garden gatherings, green has fast become a popular bridesmaid dress colour, and it’s here to stay. Sage, forest and emerald green have become particularly popular in recent years, lending themselves perfectly to fresh colour palettes with pops of white contrasting the green tones beautifully.
Green features heavily in many wedding colour palette, selected by 17% of couples as a hero colour and 19% as an accent. This trend brings a natural, calming vibe, perfect for outdoor or garden weddings.
Blush Pink
Another timeless bridesmaid dress colour, blush pink is a dreamy, soft shade perfect for romantic garden weddings in the warmer months. We love the subtlety and femininity of this shade, which looks particularly stunning in satin. And because blush is one of the most popular bridesmaid dress colours of all time, it’ll be easy to find different styles in the same shade to suit all of your bridal party members! Pinks featured in 11% of 2024 weddings as a hero colour and 16% as an accent.
Soft Peach
Similar to blush but with a fresher take, soft peach is a versatile bridesmaid dress colour that pairs beautifully with romantic pastel blooms. A beautiful colour for spring or summer weddings, soft peach is a timeless but fun wedding colour and works well in winery, garden and beach settings.
White & Ivory
Once a controversial pick for bridesmaids’ dresses, white and ivory shades are becoming increasingly popular with couples looking to steer away from tradition with a crisp, all-white wedding colour palette. When done right, white bridesmaid dresses will actually complement your dress while looking absolutely breathtaking in photographs. The white and ivory colour palette is also incredibly versatile and will suit pretty much any wedding theme!
Our 2025 Industry Wedding Report shows that couples are opting for sophisticated and natural tones in bridesmaid colour schemes, balancing timeless elegance with a fresh, personalised feel. Whites and neutrals are the most popular hero colours, chosen by 29% of couples to create a classic, cohesive base for the bridal party. These tones are particularly versatile, offering a clean, unified look that works well in both matching and mix-and-match styles. Whites and neutrals also dominate accent colours, with 34% of couples using them to tie together different styles or hues within the bridal party.
Black
For a timeless and chic wedding look, we love black bridesmaids’ dresses. This easy-to-wear shade is incredibly flattering and looks great on everyone, so your bridesmaids are guaranteed to feel comfortable and confident on the day. We’ve seen this bridesmaid dress colour choice becoming super popular for contemporary, inner-city weddings.
