Gorgeous Winter Bridesmaid Dresses
Rich fabrics like satin are ideal for the winter months. Satin has a wonderful weight, is luxurious, and is very festive – what more could one hope for in a winter bridesmaid dress? Deep colors such as aubergine (eggplant purple) are fabulous for the colder months, and purple happens to be a very popular bridesmaid dress color in general right now. A simple column dress in eggplant satin would be quite elegant for a formal winter wedding. Forgo the matching shoes and opt for neutral black or silver satin shoes to coordinate. Crystal bridesmaid jewelry with accents in deep purple will be the perfect finishing detail.
A sophisticated pewter color is a fantastic choice for a winter wedding in the afternoon or the evening. For a daytime wedding, opt for a knee length bridesmaid dress in a pewter silk charmeuse with a slight bubble hem. Crystal stiletto earrings would be a great choice for bridesmaid jewelry with this dress style. Add a black velvet ribbon at the waistline of the gown and black velvet flats for shoes. If the wedding is in the evening or is a more formal afternoon ceremony, full length pewter silk satin bridesmaid dresses in a chic one shoulder style would be amazing. Deep red flowers in the bridesmaid bouquets will contrast marvelously with the lighter pewter color of the dresses.
For a very formal winter wedding around the holidays, consider dressing bridesmaids in classic silk taffeta ball skirts. The full skirts will look incredible as your attendants process down the aisle, while the lightness and movement of the taffeta will make the ball skirts easy to move in and comfortable to wear – not at all cumbersome. On the top, black velvet strapless or fitted spaghetti strap bodices would be gorgeous. It is important to have very fitted tops when the skirts are full to ensure that the overall look remains figure flattering to your bridesmaids. Bouquets of showy holiday blossoms like red amaryllis tied up with velvet ribbons would be stunning.
Dramatic trumpet style wedding gowns are very popular for brides these days. If your bridal gown follows that line, look for a modified trumpet style bridesmaid dress. Keep the figures of your bridesmaids in mind when looking at dresses with a slimmer cut. Details like ruching can help to hide figure flaws, as can a slightly more generous cut than the true fitted mermaid skirt. Matte fabrics such as taffeta tend to be more forgiving than very shiny materials like satin, and of course, deep hues such as navy or espresso are also more slimming. With such a glamorous style bridesmaid dress, equally fabulous accessories like crystal chandelier earrings are perfect for the bridesmaid jewelry.
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In the autumn months, rich and deep colors are usually the order of the day. For bridesmaid dresses, a color like cobalt blue would be gorgeous. It is deep, yet vibrant, and would work equally well for a daytime or evening wedding. Cobalt is a popular color this year, and it is especially easy to picture it as the color choice for a September wedding. It bridges the gap between summer and fall beautifully.
Navy is another excellent shade of blue for fall and winter. Try a navy strapless faille bridesmaid dress for an afternoon wedding, or a long navy satin V-neck gown for a formal evening ceremony. Sets of pearl bridesmaid jewelry are a natural choice with classic navy dresses. As for flowers, mixed bouquets in shades of purple are particularly attractive against navy. Use a combination of plum, fuchsia, and lavender blossoms in loosely arranged bouquets tied with navy velvet ribbon. Another idea is to have play up the crispness of navy with bouquets comprised of all white flowers, surrounded by a cuff of bright green leaves.
For brides planning a fall wedding who are not crazy about dark colors, consider a medium blue dress with a chocolate brown sash. Picture the way that brown leaves look against a brilliant blue autumn sky to envision this winning color combination. The chocolate color brings in enough of a fall flavor to keep the dresses feeling seasonal. Bring the brown color into the bridesmaid bouquets by incorporating flowers such as chocolate cosmos or mini sunflowers. Natural accents like dried seed pods or berries will make the bouquets feel even more autumnal, and make a nice contrast with the medium blue of the dresses.
In the winter months, it often seems like all the bridesmaid dresses are red, red, and red. However, another fabulous winter wedding color scheme is an icy “Winter Wonderland” theme, with which ice blue bridesmaid dresses would be fantastic. The key to making such a pale color really work with the season is to use it in a distinctly wintery fabric like a heavy satin. Then add more wintery accents, such as crystal snowflake pendants and perhaps even white fur wraps for the ceremony, tied with lustrous satin ribbons. The end result will be stunning!
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