21 Stunning Summer Bridesmaid Dresses for 2024-25
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Peak wedding season and the height of summer go hand in hand, and it's easy to see why. Who wouldn’t want to tie the knot surrounded by beautiful blooms, radiant sunshine, and maybe even a stunning sea view? However, getting married during the summer also has its challenges. If your big day promises scorching sunshine, ensuring everyone stays cool and comfortable throughout the festivities can be tricky.
There's a lot to consider when choosing the perfect bridesmaid dresses for your summer wedding. From the venue and destination to the formality and dress code, and of course, the season and temperature, finding the right dresses is key.
This summer, we’re seeing a surge of warm and glowing pink hues, from bold hot pinks to gentle blush pinks - a year-round favourite for bridesmaid dresses. Beyond pink, green is also making a splash this season! While sage green remains a fan favourite, vibrant tones like lime and apple green are perfect for the summer months. On the softer side, light and romantic sky-blue tones and pastel yellows are everywhere in bridesmaid fashion this summer.
Not sure where to start? We’re here to help you find the perfect summer bridesmaid dress for your celebration!
What is the Best Fabric for Bridesmaid Dresses in the Hot Summer?
When it comes to bridesmaid dresses for a hot summer wedding, choosing the right fabric is crucial to ensure your bridal party stays comfortable and stylish. Here are some of the best fabrics for bridesmaid dresses in the summer heat:
- Chiffon: This lightweight, airy fabric is perfect for warm weather. It drapes beautifully and allows plenty of movement, making it a popular choice for summer bridesmaid dresses.
- Cotton: Known for its breathability and comfort, cotton is a natural fabric that keeps you cool. It's an excellent option for more casual or outdoor weddings.
- Linen: Linen is another natural fabric that is highly breathable and perfect for hot climates. It has a slightly more relaxed and textured look, which can add a unique touch to your bridesmaid dresses.
- Satin/silk: While satin and silk can be slightly warmer, their lightweight and luxurious feel make them excellent choices for formal summer weddings. Blends like silk chiffon or polyester satin offer cooler alternatives, providing elegance and comfort.
- Georgette: Similar to chiffon, georgette is lightweight and flowy. It has a slightly crinkled texture, adding a bit of visual interest while keeping your bridesmaids cool.
- Tulle: For a romantic and whimsical look, tulle is the perfect choice. It's light and airy, allowing for plenty of ventilation.
Best Bridesmaid Dress Colours for Summer
In 2024, bridesmaid dress colours are all about vibrant and refreshing tones that perfectly capture the essence of summer. Your bridesmaid dresses can be the ideal way to infuse your wedding with the latest colour trends, ensuring a stylish and memorable celebration.
This season, the Rock My Wedding Editors have spotted a delightful range of shades, from bright and bold to soft and romantic. Think of lively lime greens, cheerful pinks, and stunning sky blues. For a touch of warmth, consider shades like sunny yellows or rich champagne hues. These colours not only complement the summer vibe but also add a fresh and modern twist to your wedding palette.
For even more summer bridesmaid dress inspiration, browse our favourite pink bridesmaid dresses, peach bridesmaid dresses and yellow bridesmaid dresses.
The 21 Best Summer Bridesmaid Dresses
So, what are you waiting for? Let’s get browsing the best summer bridesmaid dresses currently available to shop! We’ve selected gowns from some of our favourite high-street retailers, including Omnes, Never Fully Dresses, ASOS, Club L London and Chi Chi to help you make the all-important decision. In our edit of the best summer bridesmaid dresses, you’ll find something for everyone. We’ve considered everything from style to body type, ensuring you find the perfect dresses for your big day.
1. The Fleur Strapless Satin Maxi Slip Dress - £128, Anthropologie
Pink bridesmaid dresses are perfect for summer weddings! While the Barbie-esque hue comes in all shades and tones, from a soft blush pink to a vibrant and commanding hot pink, generally speaking, it’s bright, fun and ultra-girly! We love this slinky, silky number from Anthropologie, which combines classic and sophisticated with a touch of summer cheer. While formfitting and flattering, the material elegantly drapes in a way that will make it a super airy option, even in the height of summer.
2. Nova Tie Back Dress in Lime Green - £85, Omnes
If any colour signifies summer, it’s green! Reminiscent of the blooming foliage and greenery during the warmer months - green is bright, cheery and ultra trendy, for those it matters to! If you’re looking for a dress that promises to make a statement, this gorgeous tie-back option from Omnes is both stunning and sustainable. This climate-positive brand knows a thing or two about summer bridesmaid dresses, boasting bright colours and beautiful silhouettes - what’s not to love?
3. One Shoulder Satin Maxi Bridesmaid Dress - £59.25, Oasis
The best thing about pale blue is that it’s a super versatile colour. In the peak of summer, blue is an emblem of beautiful skies, and in the winter its cool, icy exterior works just as well! We love this Oasis dress for its flattering features, sure to look incredible on everyone in your bridal party. Between the elegant one-shoulder, cinched waistband and daring leg split - you’re definitely onto a winner with this summer bridesmaid dress.
4. Anaya Bridesmaid Babydoll Midaxi Dress in Candy Pink - £85, ASOS
While, notoriously, big, tulle dresses are a bridesmaid's nightmare - not all gowns will volume are bad. Full, babydoll skirts are fun, playful and stylish, definitely making a change from the classic satin slip dress we know and love so well - especially when said tulle dress is also pink! Head to ASOS for this eye-catching Anaya bridesmaid dress - perfect for a fashion-forward and unique summer wedding!
5. New Look Cowl Neck Satin Midi Dress in Green - £22, ASOS
If you’re a fan of the summery green hues, but want something more affordable, especially if you have a lot of besties to cater for in your bridal party - we’ve found the perfect summer bridesmaid dress for you! While simple, you can’t go wrong with this gorgeous green satin dress from New Look. The midi length, spaghetti straps and cowl neckline ensure the satin flows beautifully (while keeping everyone cool on a hot summer day), acting as the perfect canvas to ornate with an abundance of stunning accessories! Classic styles like this dress look amazing on anyone, so we’re sure this dress will go down well amongst your bridesmaids.
6. TFNC Bridesmaids Satin Halterneck Twist Front Maxi Dress in Powder Blue - £65, ASOS
For another sky blue offering, we can’t get enough of this classic bridesmaid dress with a twist from TFNC! In a gorgeous powder blue, this delicate shade is reminiscent of clear skies and gentle summer mornings, offering a serene and calming presence, against the bustle of your big day. The halter neckline, twist front and split at the front of the dress, provides a stunning silhouette that promises to flatter a range of body types.
7. TFNC Bridesmaids Chiffon One Shoulder Maxi Dress with Frills in Fresh Mint - £60, ASOS
Sticking with TFNC for a moment longer, we’re all about the ruffles in our next summer bridesmaid dress! Chiffon is a staple bridesmaid fabric and is a popular choice for summer weddings due to its breathability! The elegant one-shoulder paired with the on-trend waterfall ruffles are everything you need and more for the perfect summer bridesmaid dress.
8. Amelia Ruched Maxi Bridesmaid Dress - £88, Pretty Lavish
Pretty Lavish are known and loved for offering some of the prettiest bridesmaid dresses on the market, and this pink number is no exception. As you can tell by now, we’re big on satin this season. The high-shine material is the best way to give your bridesmaids a gorgeous glow on the big day, aided by the (almost) guaranteed sunshine. A one-shoulder, leg split combo is on-trend right now - so it’s worth looking out for this double act.
9. Peplum Hem V Neck Satin Bridesmaids Dress - £95.20, Coast
If one colour perfectly signals summer weddings, it’s yellow! Yellow bridesmaid dresses are one of our favourites this season, as it’s impossible to feel blue when surrounded by this sunny hue! Inject cheer into your big day with this gorgeous pastel yellow gown from Coast with an eternally-loved tie-back design. The loose mermaid-style skirt at the bottom of the dress offers all the movement you need to get through a scorching summer wedding!
10. Pink Jacquard Tilda Dress - £129, Never Fully Dressed
If you want to zhuzh up your bridal party looks, Never Fully Dressed is the brand to help you achieve the perfect look! Full of sparkles and ruffles, this pink bridesmaid dress is the best way to ensure your besties stand out. We particularly love this dress for a mismatched bridesmaid theme, or maybe a standout maid of honour gown - ensuring your main girl is easily spotable on the big day.
11. Champagne Bridesmaid Satin Twist Plunge Halterneck Maxi Dress - £45, PLT
If bridesmaid colour trends are anything to go by, champagne bridesmaid dresses are essential. At brands like PrettyLittleThing, it’s super easy to uncover affordable gowns that don’t compromise on style, which is a huge reason why we can’t get enough of this particular dress. It’s modern, sleek and overtly stylish, so no one will ever guess it’s only £45 - a bargain, right? Again, the twist front and halter plunge neckline is a winning combo - the perfect mixture of sexy and sophisticated. What more could you want?
12. Sage Bridesmaid Satin Bandeau Maxi Dress - £48, PLT
For another PLT offering that’s also made the trending colour list, we’re sure you’ll be just as hooked on this sage green maxi dress as we are! The standout feature on this bandeau maxi dress is 100% the back of the dress. While open, it’s elegantly draped and unique in its design. The cascading back works perfectly with the satin material - and although we love this dress for summer, this style can carry into autumn and spring, too!
13. LAUREN BY RALPH LAUREN SATIN CHARMEUSE ONE-SHOULDER GOWN - £259, Flannels
While we all love a steal, weddings are a special occasion and are the perfect time to treat yourself to something high-end that you can treasure for years to come! While even the most affordable satin bridesmaid dresses can look expensive when done right, investing some cash and treating yourself to a luxury satin gown is the ultimate silky showstopper! The cascading one-shoulder design on this Lauren by Ralph Lauren gown falls gracefully into this elegant swishy skirt, bound to move in synchrony with your body on the big day. So whether your bridesmaids are leading you down the aisle or tearing up the dancefloor - this is the dress to do it in!
14. ANGELINE DARK PINK CHIFFON DRAPED SPLIT MAXI DRESS WITH CORSAGES - £120, Club L London
Want a summer bridesmaid dress equipped with all the drama? Club L London has you covered. In a full-bodied deep pink that immediately evokes a sense of grandeur and elegance - the colour isn’t the only thing we’re obsessed with when it comes to this dress. Complete with a chiffon cape and rose corsages - this is a summer bridesmaid dress we’d want at our own weddings!
15. COLADA LEMON SATIN PLEATED BANDEAU MAXI DRESS - £85, Club L London
Club L London also knows a thing or two about gorgeous yellow bridesmaid dresses - a fan favourite shade in the summer months. While we adore yellow in all its glory - from lemon yellow to sunflower yellow, butter yellow and mustard yellow - pastel and pale yellow will always remain close to our hearts. This bandeau satin gown has everything it takes to be a standout summer bridesmaids dress, beyond the gorgeous colour! When styled with an elegant updo and classic gold jewellery - your bridal party will look and feel incredible.
16. Ruched Wrap Maxi Dress in Lilac - £112, Chi Chi Clothing
Lilac is everywhere this SS24, from runways to the high street, lilac is more popular than ever - so naturally, considering the pastel purple hue is a must for your summer bridesmaid dresses. Boasting beautiful ruching and a wrap silhouette, this Chi Chi dress is perfect for flattering figures, ensuring everyone feels comfortable and confident on your special day.
17. Bardot Wrap Satin Maxi Dress in Blue - £40, Chi Chi Clothing
For an even more affordable Chi Chi bridesmaid dress - we have another wrap dress to hand! In an icy, silvery blue, sure to make your bridesmaids shine on your wedding day. The bardot neckline and wrap design make this dress silhouette timeless and elegant, perfect for most summer celebrations.
18. Adrianna Papell One Shoulder Chiffon Gown - £139, John lewis
If you’re on the hunt for a colour that looks amazing with a tan in the summer months, a warm pink is your answer! Similar to the Club L London pink bridesmaid dress, this gown from Adrianna Papell is a beautiful tone for summer celebrations. With a practical lightweight chiffon skirt that shows just the right amount of leg and an elegant one-shoulder neckline - this staple pink frock will look great on everyone, we promise!
19. Petite Satin Cross Back Midi Bridesmaids Dress - £47.40, Oasis
Finding a dress that fits your proportions perfectly is a top priority when shopping for your bridesmaids' dresses, and it’s essential to bear in mind that not everyone in your bridal party will have the same body type or look and feel their best in the same things. Shopping in particular ranges like petite, tall, plus size or curve will ensure the proportions of each gown are perfectly matched to that body type, meaning your bridesmaid will feel a whole lot more confident wearing a dress that fits her right. For a softer pink offering, this petite dress from Oasis in a luxurious satin fabric is perfect! The midi hem and halter neckline combo is ideal for elongating the body and complementing your more petite bridesmaids.
20. ROMA DRESS IN CHAMPAGNE SATIN - £145, Rewritten
As we mentioned, champagne bridesmaid dresses are big this year based on colour trends, so naturally - we’ve got to provide you with another gorgeous option for summer ceremonies! Head to Recommended Supplier, Rewritten for this satin maxi gown with a halter neckline for everything we love about champagne bridesmaid dresses. We particularly love this colour for summer weddings as the warmth and glow will work perfectly with the sunshine - golden hour photos are a must if you go for this hue.
21. Coast Plus Size Angel Sleeve Stretch Mesh Bridesmaids Maxi Dress - £97.30, Debenhams
If you’re searching for an ethereal and ultra-feminine gown with inclusive sizing, we have just the thing for you! Some people prefer not to have their arms on show, and that’s totally fine! Between the delicate mesh angel sleeves and flowy skirt, this dress will make you feel comfortable and confident, no matter your body type. In our opinion, however, the best thing about this dress is the twist front detail that flatteringly draws in your waist and the stretchy material! Wedding days are long days so why wouldn’t we start prioritising comfort?
Shop Your Favourite Summer Bridesmaid Dresses Today!
Found something you love for your big day? Whether you’ve committed to a specific dress or you’re still on the hunt for the right shade for your summer wedding - we’ve got so much more inspo coming your way! From 2024 bridesmaid trending colours, to an entire selection of stunning yellow, peach, red and pink bridesmaid dresses - you’re sure to find summer bridesmaid dresses you love for your bridal party!
