Getting married is an enormous occasion, therefore finding the perfect attire is important to ensure a perfect day. When it comes to choosing the perfect bridesmaid dresses for your best friends can be a difficult task.  You want them to be comfortable when they are walking down the aisle or slaying on the dance floor, look fabulous, afford the dress and also be able to wear it again.  Most importantly, you want them feel beautiful. Do you know which styles and colors to use? With so many silhouettes, fabrics and colors, it can be rather overwhelming to choose.  Read on for some tips and trends as you begin picking out your tribe's outfits.

Narrow Down Your Favorites

It is hard enough trying to find your wedding dress, never mind dresses for your bridal party. The best way to start is to do some research. Decide which styles you like, and which ones that you don’t.  It is a good idea to make a list of the styles that you are looking for and eliminate those that are not your type. By doing so will let you have a clearer picture what you want to see your bridesmaids in.

Selecting The Color Of The Bridesmaid Dresses

The most challenging part of the process is to pick out the perfect color for your bridesmaid dresses.  You have to consider your wedding theme and what is the overall color scheme of your nuptial. The season and the time of the year also play a role in the colors of the dress. For fall wedding, bridesmaid dresses in rich jewel tones such as burgundy, emerald green or red are a good choice.

Image from Multiway Burgundy Wedding Guest Dress

For weddings in spring weddings, lighter colors such as pastel pinks, yellows, or lavender are perfect.

 Image from Long Satin Pink Wedding Guest Dresses

Pick Colors that Match Your Bridesmaids’ Skin Tone

A great choice for your bridesmaids are dresses in universally flattering hues like gray, blush pink  and sand will look stunning on people of every skin tone. Those with fair complexions will look best in deep jewel tones like emerald green and ruby red.  For darker skin tone, bright and bolder colors such as hot pink or cobalt blue are stunning.

Consider The Venue Of Your Wedding 

Besides taking into consideration the season and also the colors, where your wedding will be held plays an important role in picking out the best bridesmaid dresses. A formal indoor venue like a ballroom calls for dresses that are more formal such as a ball gown.  Casual weddings that are held in your own backyard or a farmhouse means that you can select a style that is more laid-back like a strapless dress or midi dresses.

For outdoor weddings in the fall can mean chilly temperatures so you may want to consider long-sleeve dresses or you can get your bridal party to accessorize their outfits with formal coverups or a stole to keep warm. If your wedding is going to be held at the beach, it means that you can select dresses that are a bit more casual like spaghetti strap dress or a form fitting shorter dress. Most importantly, you want your bridesmaids to be comfortable and not sweating or shivering on your wedding day.

Image from Long Chiffon Gold Bridesmaid DRESS

Guide for Choosing The Shape and Style

Each of your bridesmaids has their own unique body shape and you want to make sure that you pick out dresses that everyone will feel beautiful and comfortable wearing. There are many different dress styles out there so it can be difficult to find one in a silhouette that flatters everyone. Below are a few popular bridesmaid dress styles that you may want to consider:

• A-Line dresses -This classic silhouette flatters almost every body type. It is fitted at the waist and flows outward at the bottom to create a flattering angle on any type of body.
• Dress necklines -The neckline has a huge impact on the way a dress looks. Check out several styles to find one that your bridesmaids would love. Whether it is a halter, V-neck or strapless, consider each design until you discover the one that works for you.
• Mix and match dresses -Many brides like to let their bridesmaids pick out the dress of their choice. This option makes the search for the perfect dress much easier. By allowing your bridesmaids to choose their own dress, they can show off their personal style and also take the stress out of shopping. Just make sure that they pick out a dress in a similar color family so that they don't clash and suits the theme of your wedding.