How to pick bridesmaid dress colors without second-guessing
Choosing bridesmaid colors is overwhelming because shades look completely different in person than they do online or in photos, often giving off the wrong vibe entirely. This constant uncertainty stops brides from locking in a choice and leads to months of second-guessing every single fabric swatch.
What people tried
Every workaround mentioned in the threads below. We haven’t tested any of them — and nobody here is claiming they worked.
- 1Ordering sample dresses from different designers to test colors in person
- 2Browsing social media accounts to see how colors look on different bridal parties
- 3Asking online communities for alternative dress recommendations and real photos
- 4Choosing a single jewel tone and allowing bridesmaids to pick a dress of their choice in that specific color.
- 5asking others to vote on preferred options
- 6analyzing body shape and personal preferences
In their words
Unedited, most upvoted first, each linked to the thread it came from.
“I've been searching and found these two dresses that I like but I'm so indecisive though and I am torn between these dresses which one should I choose?”source ↗
“Could you help me decide which dress can better conceal my pregnancy?”source ↗
“I have been struggling and overthinking bridesmaid dress colors for months and right when I’m like this is good, I second guess it.”source ↗
“I ordered a dress in Azazie Sky Blue, but it kinda gave me “It’s a boy!” blue.”source ↗
“I then ordered Birdy Grey Mist Blue and I think I really like it, but slightly worried it won’t look pigmented enough in photos.”source ↗
“Hi! I'm excited to start planning my wedding, and I have just purchased a very beautiful vintage gown. Initially I wanted to give my bridesmaids a color scheme but now I am wondering if that would be too much going on aesthetically. What do you guys think?”source ↗
Where this came up
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