With so much to plan before a wedding, it can feel overwhelming to plan the visual aesthetics of the big day, including the perfect bridesmaid dresses. So if you’re tired of researching and looking for inspiration for your bridal gang, here’s a quick guide on all the trends and tips for every season, no matter how close your special day may be.

Summer Season

Summer is the perfect time to bask in the golden symphony and warmth of the sun. Known for its luxuriously stretched days, it’s the perfect time to celebrate a wedding at an outdoor venue such as the sunny beaches or beautiful forests of Socal. So if you’re preparing for a wedding in the great outdoors this summer, here are some tips that you need to curate the perfect summer bridesmaid dresses.

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Summer is the perfect time to explore shorter dresses as opposed to the longer maxi style dresses that are often donned in the weddings. If you’re looking for a unique look for your bridesmaids, try lightweight fabrics such as organza and chiffon, and combine them with floral and tropical patterns. Since the weather is warmer than usual, you can even try something fun like an off shoulder or open back look to create an elegant yet stylish look.

The Best Shades

Summer is all about beating the heat, and your bridesmaid dresses should convey the same, as long as they match the theme. More vibrant colors denote a sense of energy and if you’re hosting a wedding at an outdoor event, hues such as coral, sage, emerald, spring green, fuschia, champagne, and royal blue will be perfect for the special occasion.

Accessorizing The Look

While your choice of dress is going to be absolutely perfect, you can alleviate the look further by adding certain accessories to the mix. Vibrant summer colors pair well with diamonds and silvers, creating a contrast to accentuate the ensemble. Try adding silver bangles, silver pendants, diamond necklaces, and black heels to create a wow worthy look. If your theme is floral, you can even add floral jewelry and crowns for those cute bridal gang pictures.

Spring Season 

If it were possible to name one, spring would be the princess of the seasons. Often associated with the spirit of renewal, growth, and new beginnings this season is the perfect time to celebrate love, and romance in the bosom of nature. If you’re ready for a spring wedding, here are some tips for your bridesmaid dresses that you just can’t skip.

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To create a spring outfit that’s both classy and romantic, try incorporating halter necklines and flowy fabrics into the dress. While floral patterns are the bread and butter of a spring inspired outfit, you can take it up a notch by choosing midis and bodycon dresses as well. There are two ways you can play the spring look, either go for neutral, one tone dresses with silkier fabrics, or go for bold and big prints to make a fashion statement.

The Best Shades

Spring is soft and so are the colors used for the weddings that happen in this season. For a perfect outfit, pick light pastel shades such as lavender or blush pink. You can even try an assorted pastels look for a more varied and feminine palette. For a formal or semi-formal event, go for neutral shades such as gray, pastel metallics, gold, green, sorbet, or taupe. It’ll add a touch of sophistication to the look.

Accessorizing The Look

Since the dresses are mostly pastel, you can pair them up with colorful gemstone necklaces, pearl jewelry and nude colored footwear such as pumps. For neutral shades, go for gold jewelry. If the shades match cream or tones of white, having some pearl jewelry in the bridesmaid ensemble will accentuate the look.

Autumn Season

Autumn has a deep and reflective richness to it. Maybe it’s because the nights start growing longer and the setting sun lends a faint, almost nostalgic glow to the landscape. If you know you’ll be enjoying a perfect buffet with a variety of seafood such as scallops, shrimps, salmon, and lobster claws at the wedding, it’s time to pick out venues and dresses that are made to last the cooler temperatures. But if you’re planning a wedding for this season, you need to know these trends and tips to create the most awe-inspiring bridesmaid look for the big day.

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If you’re trying to find inspiration for an autumn wedding look, you can’t go wrong with sophisticated long sleeves, full length evening gowns. Since the weather can be a little cool this time of year, adding more textures, layers and a high neckline to your bridesmaids dresses will offer an amalgamation of warmth and style.

The Best Shades

Autumn weddings are all about rich monotones. Deep jewel hues such as gold, copper, plum, red coral, orange, brown, burgundy, champagne, and mustard yellow work beautifully with the weather. Even earthy neutral shades like olive, beige, nude, and honey can be a great way to add some autumn inspired gravitas to the outfit.

Accessorizing The Look

The central theme of an autumn wedding’s bridesmaid look is to balance the deep colors of the dresses with bolder pendants, chunky bracelets, and beautiful gemstone earrings such as rubies and emeralds. For a cohesive look, pick faux fur shawls or cloaks. Since the temperature starts to drop around the fall season, picking accessories that offer both comfort and style can make your bridesmaid look super fun.

Winter Season

As the crisp air starts to unfurl, and snowflakes blanket the landscape in a pristine frosty magic, it marks the arrival of winter, making it a perfect time to host a wedding in a cozy and warm indoor venue such as a beautiful banquet with a classy atmosphere and intimate vibes. If you’re ready to get hitched this winter, here are a few tips to create a splendid bridesmaid look.

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To create the most gorgeous winter bridesmaid look ever, you only need three things: velvet, capes, and sequins. Velvet is the epitome of winter filled luxury, paired with beautiful metallic inspired designs, you can pick gorgeous dresses for your bridesmaids that are floor length, full sleeves, and have detachable capes to add an air of sophistication and mystery to the ensemble.

The Best Shades

Since winter is deep, dark, and broody, playing by its colors can help you create quite a dramatic yet elegant look. For a timeless look, choose darker shades such as navy, black, burgundy, shades of gray, rust and apricot. According to WGSN x Coloro, these shades are the top picks for winter 2024-25, and represent the values of stability and restoration.

Accessorizing The Look

A gorgeous winter bridesmaid ensemble is incomplete without the right accessories to enhance its beauty. To add warmth to the look, add leather jackets and capes to the dress. To add a touch of quirkiness to the look, fur stoles, boots, and scarves can be perfect. To match the silvery tone of the season, add silver and diamonds to the necklace, earrings, and hair pieces. Pearls can also be added for an elegant look.

Over To You

Wedding time trends are always changing. One year floral looks might be all the rage, and next year you can’t get enough of patterns. The most important thing is to take inspiration from the trends and create a look that’s based on your personal preferences. Just remember to pick something that matches your theme and enjoy the day to the fullest!