Palette Pleasers

The best bridesmaids’ dresses and bouquets make a colorful, coordinated statement.

Styling by Melissa Damelio/Team
Flowers by Mimosa Fresh Floral Design

colorful coordinated bridesmaid dresses

colorful coordinated bridesmaid dresses

Photographs by Hornick/Rivlin

Vera Wang sleeveless A-line cocktail dress in black, $240,   L’elite Bridal Boutique; cymbidium orchids, leucodendron, and safari anthuriums, $250.   

Cool Hues

colorful coordinated bridesmaid dresses

Photograph by Hornick/Rivlin

Vera Wang strapless   bobbinette lamé dress in   cactus, $200, L’elite; calla lilies, ornithogalum, lisianthus, and anemones, $190.

colorful coordinated bridesmaid dresses

Photograph by Hornick/Rivlin

(From left) Vera Wang bobbinette lamé dress in midnight blue, $220, L’elite; Steve Madden Makel slingbacks in blue suede, $75, Macy’s; Bari Jay tea-length V-neck dress with flower detail in misty blue, $205, Chantilly’s Bridal; Maya slingback wedges in gold, $95, Priscilla of Boston; B2 strapless tulle and taffeta dress in celadon and black, $155, Country Weddings.   

Jewel-Toned

colorful coordinated bridesmaid dresses

Photograph by Hornick/Rivlin

Priscilla of Boston cotton tricotine dress with tulip skirt in clementine, $228, Priscilla of Boston.

colorful coordinated bridesmaid dresses

Photograph by Hornick/Rivlin

Melissa Sweet silk organza strapless dress with rose detail in plum, $248, Priscilla of Boston; calla lilies, lady-slipper orchids, scabiosa, and brunia berries, $325.

 

Neutral Territory

colorful coordinated bridesmaid dresses

Photograph by Hornick/Rivlin

Alvina Valenta one-shoulder chiffon dress in cashmere, $275, Country Weddings; cymbidium orchids, ficus leaves, lisianthus, and succulents, $250.

colorful coordinated bridesmaid dresses

Photograph by Hornick/Rivlin

(From left) Jim Hjelm Occasions cowl-draped chiffon babydoll dress in stone, $275, Allegria Bridal; shoes, see page 132; Jim Hjelm Occasions tea-length   chiffon dress with ruffle strap in cashmere, $255, Country Weddings; Alvina Valenta crinkle-chiffon dress with satin sash in blush, $305, Allegria Bridal; parrot tulips, ranunculuses, cymbidium orchids, and dusty miller, $250.

Hair, Donna Hamilton, the Loft Salon/Ennis; makeup, Audrey Berman/Ennis; model, Karlie Finnigan/ Maggie Inc.; all jewelry and accessories, Forever 21.