Lilac is back and having a major moment! Popular for bridal parties from the 1950s through the 1980s, this soft, romantic shade is endlessly versatile and perfect for bringing effortless elegance and playful charm to any wedding. With modern couples looking for ways to add extra layers of nostalgia to their celebrations, it’s no surprise that periwinkle, lavender, and lilac dresses are once again topping bridal party palettes. From whimsical ruffles to sleek one-shoulder silhouettes, these dreamy hues add a fresh, feminine touch to spring and summer celebrations, and they’re set to be a favourite for 2026 and 2027 brides. Plus, lilac bridesmaid dresses work perfectly for the mismatched trend!
Whether you’re choosing the dresses for your bridesmaids or just giving them tips and hints to find their own, we’ve done the hard work for you and rounded up some fabulous bridal parties rocking lilac bridesmaid dresses for inspiration!
Lilac Bridesmaid Dresses to Inspire
We love how the vibrant green bouquets pop against the lilac bridesmaid dresses, especially with the neck scarf detail, a huge trend right now.
Inspired by Monet’s paintings, soft and dreamy pastels with a classic and romantic feel were the overall theme of Katelyn & Kieran’s wedding day, and it was executed to perfection with their six bridesmaids who dazzled in matching dusty lilac Amsale gowns paired with simple long-stemmed pastel rose bouquets.
What a fun lilac bridesmaid lineup! We love the mismatched looks, including a metallic midi and a chic co-ord.
Emma’s bridesmaids were not only on-trend in their lilac bridesmaids dresses which were tiered ruffle dresses from Reformation, they also nailed the bridesmaid basket bouquet trend too!
These silky lilac midaxi bridesmaids dresses by Australian brand Erika Georg are oh-so-pretty.
This green and lilac bridesmaid pairing is truly a match made in heaven!
Just how dreamy is this mix and match purple bridesmaids line-up? We’re obsessed!
Lilac and lemon are also a gorgeous pairing, as evidenced here by the bride’s choice of dresses from Significant Other.
We are nigh on obsessed with this line-up of matching lilac bridesmaid dresses – the ruched tulle paired with the off-the-shoulder give the bridal party a cool modern vibe.
We can’t stop swooning over Clare’s bridal party in blush, mint and lilac – the perfect solution for brides with different complexions.
Mismatched but in the perfect lilac shades, this bridesmaid lineup creates an ideal spring or summer colour palette.
We’re loving this easy, breezy lilac bridesmaid look — perfect for an effortless, stylish wedding vibe.
With bridesmaids in elegant lilac one-shoulder dresses, the bridal party added a harmonious and stylish touch to the couple’s champagne garden setting.
These lilac ditsy print floral dresses by Brock Collection won’t be for everyone, but if you ask us these are so fun and feminine! The tiered flare in the skirt is particularly chic.
These soft lilac tulle bridesmaids dresses are firmly on our bridesmaids Pinterest board!
This lilac-and-lime bridesmaid duo from Anthropologie and Nobody’s Child is so punchy, fun, and full of personality!
If your wedding vision board is full of whimsical touches, bright colors, and sunny celebrations, these lilac bridesmaid dresses by Dessy are here to inspire your dream day!
Sweet, whimsical, and effortlessly stylish, these lilac bridesmaids’ dresses from Rent the Runway are simply gorgeous!
Bachelor alum bride Teddi’s bridesmaids looked radiant in their mismatched pastel lineup, featuring two chic lilac ruffle options.
With a colour palette inspired by Monet’s paintings, these bridesmaids dazzled in mismatched shades of purple and lilac.
This lilac and gold bridesmaid dress combo made by the talented bride is pretty sweet! Perfect for a summer celebration.
One last dreamy ombre line-up to fawn over – this mismatched purple bridesmaids dress look is soft, ethereal and oh-so gorgeous, and will work for bridesmaids with all sorts of shapes and styles.
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