Best Maid of Honour Dresses

Finding the perfect Maid of Honour dress is an essential part of your wedding planning process - one that shouldn’t be overlooked (and your bestie would surely agree!) Whether you dress your Maid of Honour in a different style, a unique colour, or the same gown as the bridesmaids with added accessories, the choice is entirely yours.

While your wedding dress is undeniably the star of the day, the Maid of Honour's dress plays a key supporting role, reflecting her special place by your side. With countless stunning options available, narrowing down the perfect choice can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’ve curated a selection of the 20 best Maid of Honour dresses in various colours and styles, ensuring there's something for everyone.

Does the maid of honour wear a different dress from the bridesmaids?

The Maid of Honour often wears a different dress from the bridesmaids to help her stand out, but the distinction doesn't have to be drastic. Many brides opt for the same dress in a different shade, a slightly varied style, or added embellishments for the Maid of Honour. This subtle difference ensures she complements the bridal party while highlighting her special role. Alternatively, some brides choose an entirely different dress for their Maid of Honour that ties in with the wedding's colour palette, giving her a unique yet cohesive look. Ultimately, whether the difference is subtle or more pronounced, you can still create a harmonious aesthetic that acknowledges the maid of honour's significance on the big day - and we’re here to help you find the perfect Maid of Honour dress! 

20 Beautiful Maid of Honour Dresses to Ensure Your Bestie Stands Out

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Yellow Maid of Honour dresses

From bold and bright lemon tones to elegant and timeless pale and buttery yellows, yellow bridesmaid dresses are more popular than ever. We’ve broken down all the best styles of yellow bridesmaid dresses in our complete guide that covers all possible shades for your big day. While simple, these dresses from Club L London and Princess Polly promise to command all the attention your Maid of Honour deserves. Style with an elegant updo, glowy make-up and gold jewellery. 

Gold Maid of Honour dresses

Gold is the perfect choice if you like the sound of a yellow Maid of Honour dress, but are after a more luxe look! Gold Maid of Honour dresses are ideal all year round - whether you want something that shines beautifully during golden hour in summer or that exudes glitz and glamour during party season in winter - you can’t go wrong with gold. Better yet, the best way to differentiate your Maid of Honour is by opting for a gold dress and selecting yellow for your bridesmaids, as these shades perfectly complement each other. Head to Revolve and Club L London for these stunning gowns, and, for even more of the best gold bridesmaid dresses, check out our favourites! 

Purple Maid of Honour dresses

Purple is a hue in all shades and sizes, but we love it most for warm and cosy autumn and winter weddings. Finding the perfect Maid of Honour dress is about the right colour combinations or details to ensure your bestie stands out on the big day. Whether you opt for plum gowns, like these styles from Oh Polly and Club L London with lilac for your bridesmaids, or, maybe you’d prefer plum for your entire bridal party, differentiating your Maid of Honour with beautiful embellishments and ruffles. Either way, we adore these purple Maid of Honour dresses, and think your leading lady will, too! 

Grey Maid of Honour dresses

If you’re after a neutral yet elevated colour palette for your big day, grey is often an overlooked tone we love for bridal parties. While muted by nature, grey is perfect for weddings due to its closeness in affinity to silver. For the perfect Maid of Honour dress, we adore this Coast number with the drape detail that promises to ensure your bestie stands out. Otherwise, opting for a grey with a metallic edge like this Pretty Lavish gown will mean that your Maid of Honour shines especially bright. 

Black Maid of Honour dresses

Black is another colour easily overlooked for weddings, but we have no idea why - everyone looks great in black! Whether you’re going big on your black tie dress code or simply after a sleek and sophisticated aesthetic, a black Maid of Honour dress is the perfect way to achieve it. If you’ve been keeping up with trends, you’ll know that feathers are big in bridal fashion. This feather-trimmed maxi dress from Goddiva is just the standout gown you need, designed with Maid of Honours’ in mind. For something more classic and refined, Recommended Supplier, Six Stories are experts in gorgeous satin gowns. 

Blue Maid of Honour dresses

Blue is a gorgeous wedding colour we see time and time again. It’s reminiscent of both sunny skies during spring and summer, and icy winter mornings. The best thing about blue is that it comes in a wide array of shades - from gentle pale blues to deep and dark navy hues. Head to Revolve and Princess Polly for these gorgeous blue Maid of Honour dresses, and for even more blue inspo, check out our edit of the best blue bridesmaid dresses for your entire bridal party. 

Burgundy Maid of Honour dresses

If you’re choosing the colour of your Maid of Honour dress by season, red and burgundy are natural choices for weddings during the colder months. From festive weddings to cosy autumnal vibes, a burgundy Maid of Honour dress is an obvious choice. Head to Coast and Recommended Supplier, Rewritten, for these gorgeous warming gowns. Whether you have a preference for satin or chiffon, you’ll find even more stunning styles in our complete edit of the best red bridesmaid dresses. 

Dusty pink Maid of Honour dresses

Who doesn’t love to look pretty in pink? Pink is a colour choice we’re sure all your bridal party will adore. And, if bridesmaid colour trends are anything to go by, blush, dusty and muted hues of pink are super popular amongst 2024-25 brides. The best way to ensure your Maid of Honour stands out is with tulle, and we’re completely obsessed with this Karen Millen gown for your leading lady. Otherwise, this ASOS maxi dress offers everything we love about 90s and Y2K-esque formalwear and silhouettes - the perfect choice for a trend-aware Maid of Honour. For even more inspiration for the rest of your bridal party, browse our favourite pink bridesmaid dresses available to shop! 

Lilac Maid of Honour dresses

Let’s talk about bridesmaid colour trends a second longer to discuss the power of lilac! We’ve seen lilac everywhere in line with SS24 colour trends, and who says the runway and the aisle are that much different? Lilac is a huge favourite for spring bridesmaid dresses and why wouldn’t it be? Whether you opt for something trendy with a feature like a feather-trim, or something ultra-girly and bridesmaid-esque with a full skirt - PLT and Reiss are the brands for you for the perfect lilac Maid of Honour dress. 

Green Maid of Honour dresses

We all know and love sage green for a wedding theme, but green is a stunning hue in all its forms, and perfect for mismatched bridesmaid dresses if you’re putting your Maid of Honour in a different gown. For something bright, cheery and timeless in its design, head to sustainable fashion brand, Omnes for this gorgeous open-back satin gown. Or for something more classically bridesmaid, with enough tulle fit for a Maid of Honour, visit ASOS for this beautiful Lace & Beads gown in the ever-popular sage green. 

The Best Maid of Honour Dresses in All Shades & Styles

From yellow to pink, blue, green and lilac - we've found the best maid of honour dresses so you don't have to! While it's your special day, your bestie has been by your side through it all, so ensuring they also look and feel their best is a must. With so many different styles and hues on offer, we're sure you'll find your dream Maid of Honour dress in our selection. Happy shopping!