When planning a fall or winter
wedding, it may seem like all of the suggestions are for purple or red dresses,
but those are far from the only options. Blue is one of the most flattering and
versatile colors for bridesmaid
dresses,
and it is always in style. These are some ideas for blue bridesmaid dresses for
fall and winter weddings.
In the autumn months, rich and deep
colors are usually the order of the day. For bridesmaid dresses, a color like
cobalt blue would be gorgeous. It is deep, yet vibrant, and would work equally
well for a daytime or evening wedding. Cobalt is a popular color this year, and
it is especially easy to picture it as the color choice for a September
wedding. It bridges the gap between summer and fall beautifully. A long cobalt
dress would be gorgeous with a black sash and crystal bridesmaid jewelry sets
for a formal wedding, especially in an elegant one shoulder style.
Navy is another excellent shade of
blue for fall and winter. A classic color that is timeless and sophisticated,
it looks especially stunning in tailored silhouettes. Try a navy strapless
faille bridesmaid dress for an afternoon wedding, or a long navy satin V-neck
gown for a formal evening ceremony. Sets of pearl bridesmaid jewelry are a
natural choice with classic navy dresses. As for flowers, mixed bouquets in
shades of purple are particularly attractive against navy. Use a combination of
plum, fuchsia, and lavender blossoms in loosely arranged bouquets tied with
navy velvet ribbon. Another idea is to have play up the crispness of navy with
bouquets comprised of all white flowers, surrounded by a cuff of bright green
leaves.
For brides planning a fall wedding
who are not crazy about dark colors, consider a medium blue dress with a
chocolate brown sash. Picture the way that brown leaves look against a
brilliant blue autumn sky to envision this winning color combination. The
chocolate color brings in enough of a fall flavor to keep the dresses feeling
seasonal. Bring the brown color into the bridesmaid bouquets by incorporating
flowers such as chocolate cosmos or mini sunflowers. Natural accents like dried
seed pods or berries will make the bouquets feel even more autumnal, and make a
nice contrast with the medium blue of the dresses.
In the winter months, it often seems
like all the bridesmaid dresses are red, red, and red. However, another
fabulous winter wedding color scheme is an icy "Winter Wonderland"
theme, with which ice blue bridesmaid dresses would be fantastic. The key to
making such a pale color really work with the season is to use it in a
distinctly wintery fabric like a heavy satin (a lightweight material like
chiffon would make the dresses feel out of place). Then add more wintery
accents, such as crystal snowflake pendants and perhaps even white fur wraps
for the ceremony, tied with lustrous satin ribbons. Make the bouquets very
wintery as well, with accents like tiny silver ornaments or silver painted
pinecones mixed in among white roses.
Blue is not only a very appropriate color for a
fall or winter wedding, it is very beautiful as well. They are particularly
nice when the bride does not want to go with one of the more standard seasonal
colors. Timeless and elegant, and always in style, blue bridesmaid dresses
would make a wonderful addition to any cold weather wedding.
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