Bridesmaids Fashions & Accessories

July 3, 2012. Written by Kate Thompson

Kate Thompson is Confetti’s features editor, wedding expert and online agony aunt. With ten years experience and a real passion for bridal fashion, venue decor and styling, she answers your dilemmas and writes regular features for Confetti, her column on The Huffington Post, the national press and wedding media, and hosts live Ask the Expert web chats.

Once you’ve found your bridal gown, choosing your bridesmaids dresses, shoes and accessories to co-ordinate is the next thing to look forward to! Peruse bridesmaid dresses online and consider the shape of your bridesmaids before deciding on a particular gown for them. The style of your bridesmaid dresses should complement that of your wedding dress, but also their own shape, size and colouring. The colour of their gowns or accessories can be matched to the waistcoats or ties of your best man, ushers, venue and table decor to give a stylishly co-ordinated look. Brides planning themed weddings such as vintage or black-tie can go wild with outfits to fit their theme. Anyone arranging a summer wedding on a shoestring budget should head for the high street for colourful summer dresses off-the-peg. Accessories can include a wrap or jacket, shoes, jewellery and even hair accessories and again colours and styles can be co-ordinated with your own bridal gown, shoes and jewels.