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Bride with her bridesmaids in mismatched bridesmaid dresses for destination wedding.

How To Do Mismatched Bridesmaid Dresses

Photography by Jessica Bevan Photography

Matching colours? Matching styles? Matching patterns? Nope. Make way for mismatched bridesmaid dresses! Although the coordinated and matching bridal party looks will always be classic, we are so here for the mismatched vibes. Not only because they look so eye-catching in your wedding photos but because they allow each one of your bridesmaids to feel good in whatever they're wearing! Let your I Do Crew feel their best in a colour that suits their skin tone, or style that shows off their fave feature. Because if everyone is feeling comfortable and confident, it will show in your photos and you can all focus on having a good time!


Mismatched bridesmaid dresses in different colours, styles and fabrics!

Same Colour But Different Style Bridesmaid Dresses

If you have a specific colour in mind for your day and want your main bridal party to match it, then going for the same-coloured bridesmaid dresses is an obvious choice. But don't restrict your fashion. So many bridesmaid dresses come in the same colourway but in different styles! It not only shows off all your bridesmaid's different personalities but makes your photos more appealing and interesting to look at. 

Bridesmaids in green dresses in a variety of styles with the bride in a strapless lace wedding dress
Bridesmaids in mismatched style pink dresses with the bride in front of a pink flower arch
Bridesmaids in sage green dresses in mismatched styles with the bride and flower girl for bridal party portraits
Bridesmaids in burnt orange dresses for an autumn wedding in different styles
Bridesmaids in navy blue dresses in different styles with the bride for bridal party shots
Black bride with bridesmaids in pale blue dresses in mismatched styles
The bride smiles with her bridesmaids in pale pink dresses in a variety of styles and silhouettes
Bride in a puff sleeve wedding dress with a mixed gender wedding party with all the bridesmaids in white dresses in different styles

Same Fabric But Different Colour Bridesmaid Dresses

Or go for the reverse! If you're willing to be a bit broader with your colour choice and have a palette to choose from, then your bridesmaids can choose the colour they prefer. Whether it's their fave colour or it suits their skin tone better, they'll be happier to have some choice in what their dress will look like. Also, it's a fun way to differentiate the maid of honour (if you have one) from the others. Think of it like colour coding! All the bridesmaids will be in the same style of dress so you'll have uniformity in your wedding photos if that put-together look is what you desire.

Bride in off the shoulder lace wedding dress with bridesmaids in olive green satin bridesmaid dresses
Bridesmaids in satin dresses in different shades of green raising a glass with the bride
Bridesmaids in bright red and copper colour satin dresses with the bride in a lace Rixo wedding dress
Bridesmaids all in satin dresses with mismatched colours laughing with the bride on the steps of the venue at The Grange
Black bride in strapless wedding dress smiling with her bridesmaids in blue and black dresses in a satin slinky material
Bridesmaids all wear satin dress in different shades of pink
The bride in a ruffle feather wedding dress walks with the bridesmaids in satin dresses in mismatched shades of green
Bridesmaids in strapless pastel dresses with pink and white rose bouquets

Different Colours

At the same time, maybe you don't have a colour scheme for your wedding day! We are so obsessed with how these pictures look. Their smiles truly show how happy they are in their mismatched bridesmaid dresses. If your day is all pretty neutral in styling, then adding some fun pops of colour with your bridesmaid dresses will look amazing! Everyone wants to have that fun confident moment when you go for your bridal party shots. By having everyone in different colours you let everyone shine in their own way! Satin bridesmaid dresses are a good choice for this!

The bridesmaids all pose together in matching purple shoes in different colour bridesmaid dresses in all shades of blue
The bride sits down with her bridesmaids all wearing flower crowns and mismatched bridesmaid dresses
Different colour bridesmaid dresses for the bridal party lifting their bouquets with the bride
City town hall wedding with the bridesmaids in different coloured dresses posing with the bride
The bride in a lace wedding dress smiles as she walks with her bridesmaids in velvet dresses in different colours
The bridesmaids wear different coloured suits standing next to the bride in a puff sleeve wedding dress
The bridesmaids in yellow, red, and orange bridesmaid dresses smiling for autumn wedding with the bride
Bridesmaids in light pink and dark pink dresses and jumpsuits for a fun alternative wedding with the bride in a sequin wedding dress

Different Colours & Styles

These bridesmaid dresses are in entirely different colours, styles and fabrics. But even though they're all different, all the wedding photos below still look so coordinated. Maybe you've been put off the idea of having mismatched bridesmaid dresses because it sounds too chaotic but really these photos are hard evidence you can't deny! They look stunning even when you have a larger bridal party with plenty of mismatched tones and styles. Mismatched bridesmaid dresses just look so contemporary and modern. 

Muslim bride smiling with her bridesmaids in mismatched shades of green and styles
Bride with bridesmaids in mismatched bridesmaid dresses in different styles and patterns for contemporary city wedding
Bridesmaids in completely mismatched wedding dresses in different styles, shades, and patterns
Bridesmaids in different colour and different style bridesmaid dresses with the bride in a Wtoo by Watters wedding dress
The bride poses with her bridal party for destination wedding with mismatched bridesmaid dresses
Colourful destination wedding with the bridesmaids in sunset colours of yellow and pink in different styles laughing with the bride
Bridesmaids in different colour floral bridesmaid dresses with the bride in a lace wedding dress
Bride in tulle wedding dress with the bridesmaids in different colour and different style bridesmaid dresses

We've got mismatched bridesmaid dresses galore! We can't get enough!


Matching? We don't know who that is. We'll take mismatched bridesmaid dresses, please! Did you know that we've also predicted mismatched bridesmaid dresses will be one of the top trends for 2023 weddings? Looking for some more bridesmaid inspiration? Take a look at embellished bridesmaid dresses! Or if you're a bridesmaid yourself, here are our top tips on how to be a good bridesmaid and be there to support the bride.


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