If you have a wedding scheduled this year, there can be so much to look forward to—not only the wedding day itself, but as well as the wedding planning and other decision making you need to go through.

For the brides, aside from the excitement that comes with choosing her bridal gown, shoes, hairdo, and accessories, they also look forward to deciding on their bridesmaids’ dresses and bouquet. Your wedding is a lot more fun with your girl best friends beside you as your bridesmaids. They’ll also help you as soon as you start planning your wedding and arranging other wedding-related events.  When it comes to selecting their outfits, many brides wonder how to choose bridesmaid dresses that will complement their bridal vision while also making their friends feel comfortable and stylish. Since your bridesmaids are such a big part of your special day, it’s important to involve them in the decision-making process and consider factors like color, fit, and fabric. This will ensure that everyone feels their best as they stand by your side, making the day even more unforgettable.

As such, you want to make sure your bridesmaids will look their best during your wedding, while, at the same time, ensuring that their dresses are in sync with your wedding theme. However, such a task can be overwhelming, especially when you’re faced with numerous choices. Add to that the fact that every year, a fresh batch of wedding trends is featured in magazines and articles, from bridal gowns, to wedding themes, to wedding bouquets.

To help you out, here are some of the popular bridesmaid color trends for 2021, which you may want to adopt for your upcoming wedding:

 1. Black

There’s no way that black is only for Halloween costumes and trick or treating!  The color black can also look great as your bridesmaids’ dresses. Its neutral nature efficiently works well with various types of events, from formal to casual event settings. For extra bling, let them pair it with metallic colors, like gold and silver, through their heels and jewelry pieces. For the bridesmaid bouquet, a green one would be great.

2. Burgundy

This color may sound foreign, but it’s a sultry red color that can be best worn when your wedding is set during the cool months, such as the fall or winter season, although this color can also work well in the warm seasons. If you’re to use this color during the cold season, let your bridesmaids pair it with purples and luxe blues. Meanwhile, when worn in a summer or spring wedding, consider using lighter shades, like white and soft greens.

3. Champagne

Another trendy color for 2021 is champagne. Everyone’s familiar with this color, considering that champagne is always present at wedding events. It’s like a soft and pastel yellow, which also looks elegant when paired with other pastels, like purples and pastel pinks. You can focus on using flowers with cream, green, and brown colors for a spring season vibe for the bridesmaid bouquet.

4. Emerald Green

Emerald green has always been an underrated color for weddings due to its bold character. However, emerald green dresses are best for weddings done in the winter season. To make your bridesmaids look even more luxurious, pair this color with gold jewelry pieces and heels. You can also play with flowers with peach, cream, ivory, or burgundy colors for the bouquet.

5. Sapphire Or Royal Blue

Light and icy blue dresses had always been on trend before. But, this year, it’s time to opt for a darker shade. Going for royal blue or sapphire dresses for your bridesmaids is such a gorgeous choice, thanks to the loud and elegant statement they elicit.

Pairing it with silver and gold metallics will only make it even more refined and look more expensive. For the bridesmaid bouquet, this color best complements dark red and green flowers. 

6. Sage

Sage is an attractive color and one of the color trends for this year’s weddings. This color may appeal best for brides close to nature or who prefer a minimalistic vibe for their wedding theme. You can mix your sage-wearing bridesmaids with rosewood-wearing bridesmaids for a soft accent. Together, you can have a romantic wedding color combo for the spring season.

7. Slate Blue

Another color trend for this year is the color slate blue!  This is a perfect choice for a spring wedding. Not only does this look chic, but this color is also versatile. You can easily pair it with blue or pink shades of flowers for the bouquet. If you’re thinking of white flowers, that’s not a problem. As mentioned, this color is versatile and can go well with anything.

8. Burnt Orange

For a contemporary neutral look for an October wedding, you can dress your bridesmaids in burnt orange gowns. It’s understandable if you find this color daunting to try, but it’s gorgeous for weddings with a rustic theme. You can pair it with cream and white colored flowers. For their heels, cinnamon or brown will complement this color best.

Wrapping Up

Planning and deciding on colors and themes for your wedding can be intimidating and stressful. Every bride has this fear in the back of their minds that their choices may not work out and end up ruining the entire setup. However, referring to some of the trends above may help you get started with the colors and overall theme of your dream wedding. Remember that it’s your wedding day, so make the most out of it by ensuring that it exudes the style and character you want.