Red Bridesmaid Dresses

Red is a color of passion, romance, and love. So, it’s really no wonder that you’re considering bringing this vibrant hue into your special day. The good news is there are quite a few ways to include red in your wedding – from invitations and floral arrangements, to table decorations and tuxedo accessories. You can even wear red wedding shoes! But, the most obvious way to show how much you love red is by choosing red bridesmaid dresses.

Whether burgundy, cherry, magenta, or garnet, the bottom line is that red bridesmaid dresses look simply amazing. Plus, there’s nothing quite as glamorous as surrounding a bride in white with the bold red dresses of her bridesmaids. Even better – in many cultures, the color red symbolizes good fortune. What a perfect way to start your marriage!

Shades and Styles of Red Bridesmaid Dresses

From bright cardinal hues to dark red bridesmaid dresses, there are plenty of shades of red to choose from. When making your selection, you might want to consider the time of day and season of your event. In general, going with a lighter, more pink-toned red may work better for a casual daytime or summer wedding, whereas a deeper burgundy hue could perfectly match the mood of a romantic formal evening event during the heart of winter. Burnt sienna marks the perfect shade for an autumnal wedding, and cherry red is great for spring. However, there are no hard and fast rules on any of this. Ultimately, you should go ahead and choose the red bridesmaid dress that you love most.

Red bridesmaid dresses come in short, long, and mid-lengths, as well as in a variety of popular silhouette styles that include A-line, Ballgown, Mermaid, and Sheath. You’ll also find lots of fabulous necklines and luxurious fabrics to choose from. Finally, because red is such a popular option, you won’t have any trouble locating red bridesmaid dresses at different price points. If you’re not planning on purchasing the dresses for your bridesmaids, it is important to be considerate of their budgetary restrictions. (If you’re not sure who should pay, be sure to read up on Who Pays for Bridesmaid Dresses?) Your bridesmaids will also appreciate if you factor in their various body types and style preferences. One potential way to do this is to choose your preferred shade of red, then ask each bridesmaid to select their own dress style.

One final tip: If you’d like your bridesmaids to wear matching accessories, you might consider gifting them with some wedding jewelry – such as a necklace and/or pair of earrings – that coordinates with those red bridesmaid dresses. Yellow gold jewelry is a popular option to wear with shades of red, but white gold or platinum also work great!

For more ideas on amazing wedding colors, take a look at The Knot’s 15 Wedding Color Combos You’ve Never Seen. And, don’t miss reading all about Wedding Style + Themes!