The 17 colors here run from pastels, buttercup and light blue to eggplant, burgundy and black, and the shade you pick should follow the hour and the season of the wedding.
Pastels, buttercup and sage suit a daytime lawn, while eggplant, burgundy and dark teal look best at night or in fall and winter.
Whatever you pick, order a swatch first, since sage, burgundy and terracotta each drift between dye lots and brands.
1. Pastel Bridesmaid Dresses
Pastels hang best as a mixed rack, and that is how I would buy them: yellow, mint, blue, lavender and pink, all in the same long strapless cut. One silhouette keeps a five-color bridal party looking planned instead of random.
Soft shades also read quietly in photos, so they pair well with a simple bouquet.
If the group disagrees on color, let each bridesmaid pick her shade from the set. Keep the fabric the same across all of them so the tones match in texture.
2. Fruity Hues and Sorbet Tones
A big bridal party is where sorbet tones earn their place.
I would lock in that softness first.
One dress that runs bolder than the rest stands out in every group photo. Order swatches before the full order and compare them side by side in daylight, since pastels shift under indoor lighting.
Outdoor lawn weddings suit this palette best.
3. Golden Bridesmaid Dresses
Satin is what makes gold work. It catches light and moves with each step, so a champagne-gold dress shimmers on a rooftop deck without any beading or sequins.
I like letting bridesmaids wear different long styles in the same shade.
It flatters more body types and still looks coordinated. Check every dress in the same lighting before you order, because gold can lean yellow or beige from one dye lot to the next.
Keep the jewelry simple, since the fabric already does the work.
4. Buttercup Bridesmaid Dresses
Pale yellow is the easiest cheerful color to wear in a long gown. Against old stone, like a church wall, it looks warm and soft without turning loud.
I would choose a buttercup with a hint of cream over a bright lemon, which can wash out fair skin. Order swatches and hold them next to your dress, as yellow can clash with ivory or stark white.
Greenery and white flowers keep the palette calm.
5. Eggplant Bridesmaid Dresses
Eggplant is a purple dark enough to feel formal, and in satin it gets a deep, glossy finish.
Dark fabrics like satin hold every wrinkle and crease, so plan on steaming the dresses before photos. Choose one fabric and one shade across the group, since deep purples drift toward red or blue between brands.
This color fits evening weddings and fall best.
6. Royal Violet Bridesmaid Dresses
Royal violet is brighter than eggplant and more saturated than lavender, so it carries color without needing much else.
Flutter sleeves also cover the upper arms, which many bridesmaids appreciate.
I would keep accessories plain and pick gold or silver jewelry, not both. Check your bouquet colors against a swatch first, as violet can fight with pinks.
7. Champagne and Copper Earth Tones
Champagne, copper and sage in the same satin read as one palette because the fabric ties them together. The sheen is shared, so the colors can differ without clashing.
I would let each bridesmaid take the shade that suits her skin, then keep the cut and length close. Order swatches first and compare them in daylight, since metallic tones shift between a store and an outdoor path.
Plain bouquets keep the focus on the dresses.
8. Black Bridesmaid Dresses
Black floor-length dresses make a bridal party look formal before anyone adds a single accessory. Against a white gown, the contrast is sharp and clean.
White bouquets are the right partner: they repeat the bride’s dress and stand out against the black. I would keep the length and fabric identical across the group, because black shows every mismatch in sheen.
Black suits evening weddings and larger parties especially well, and it needs almost no styling beyond simple jewelry.
9. Sage Green Bridesmaid Dresses
Sage green is soft enough to feel calm and still reads as a real color, especially in satin, which gives it a quiet shine.
Mixed necklines and cuts work well here.
Each bridesmaid wears what flatters her, and the shared shade does the coordinating. I would ask everyone to order from one dye lot, because greens drift toward gray or yellow between batches.
Order a swatch before committing.
10. Burgundy Bridesmaid Dresses
Burgundy is a deep red-purple that looks rich on nearly everyone, and a floor-length cut makes it feel formal.
Burgundy beside ivory lace reads as rich rather than stark, because the deep red grounds the gown without fighting it.
I would choose one fabric and one shade for all the dresses, since dark reds can lean brown or purple depending on the brand.
Steam the dresses before photos, as dark fabric shows creases. Burgundy fits fall and winter weddings best.
11. Dark Teal Bridesmaid Dresses
Dark teal in an off-the-shoulder gown is a moody, jewel-toned choice that looks best at night, in an indoor venue with low light.
Black tuxedos are the right match for the groomsmen, since teal holds its own against black without competing. I would order swatches and compare them under evening lighting, because teal can read blue or green depending on the light.
Off-the-shoulder necklines need a good fit, so budget for alterations.
12. Burnt Orange Bridesmaid Dresses
Burnt orange is a warm, earthy color that sits well on grass and under trees, and floor-length dresses give it a formal look.
One bridesmaid in dark brown, as here, adds depth without breaking the palette.
I like that move for a maid of honor. Order every orange dress from one brand in one fabric and one dye lot, because orange drifts toward red or rust from maker to maker.
White bouquets keep the whole group balanced.
13. Olive Green Bridesmaid Dresses
Olive green in satin looks richer than it sounds, because the sheen lifts a muted, earthy shade into something close to formal.
Cowl and halter necklines in the same fabric and shade work well together.
Each bridesmaid gets a cut she likes, and the color does the coordinating. I would order a swatch first and check it outdoors, since olive can read khaki or army green in the wrong light.
Small clutches in a neutral tone finish the look.
14. Dusty Rose Bridesmaid Dresses
Dusty rose is the pink for a bride who wants warmth without sweetness, and it sits softly beside a white gown.
Matching strapless floor-length dresses make a group of seven look unified.
Strapless cuts need a snug fit through the bodice, so budget for alterations. I would pick one fabric and one shade for everyone, because pinks shift toward peach or mauve between brands.
Order swatches and hold them against the bride’s gown before anyone buys.
15. Rich Brown Bridesmaid Dresses
Chocolate brown is the unexpected choice here, and it works because it reads as deep and formal rather than dull.
Floor-length gowns in one dark shade give a large party a tidy line in photos.
I would keep the fabric and shade identical, since browns drift toward red or gray between makers. Dark fabric shows creases, so steam the dresses before the ceremony.
Groomsmen in a neutral suit let the brown stand alone.
16. Light Blue Bridesmaid Dresses
Light blue satin has a clean, quiet shine, and shoulder bows give a simple dress a finished detail without extra jewelry.
Baby’s breath is the right bouquet: small white blooms keep the focus on the pale blue. I would order a swatch and check it next to the bride’s dress, because light blues can look gray or icy in some light.
A beaded waist adds polish, though it also adds cost, so compare prices before choosing a style with embellishment.
17. Terracotta Bridesmaid Dresses
Terracotta is the autumn shade I would pick for a rustic wedding, since it looks at home against raw wood and pumpkins.
Hang the dresses before the day and steam out any wrinkles; a floor-length gown on a hanger also makes a good detail shot.
Order every dress from one brand and one dye lot, because terracotta slides toward orange or brown between batches.
Request a swatch first and hold it against wood tones to see how it sits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color should my bridesmaids’ dresses be?
Pick a color that fits your season, venue and main wedding colors, then order swatches and check them in the lighting you’ll have on the day.
Pastels suit spring lawns, jewel tones like eggplant, burgundy and dark teal suit evening and fall, and earth tones like terracotta and burnt orange sit well on grass and wood.
What are the hottest bridesmaid colors for 2026 and 2027?
I can’t point to a verified trend list for either year, so I’d lean on shades that already work well in photos: burgundy, sage green, dusty rose and dusty blue.
Deep, saturated colors photograph best, while very pale pastels can wash out.
Trending shades can look flat or harsh once the sun goes down, so order a swatch and check it under your venue’s actual lighting before paying for a full set of dresses.
