How to Style Red Bridesmaid Dresses

How to Style Red Bridesmaid Dresses


Red bridesmaid dresses are an ever popular wedding style trend, as all manner of burgundy, maroon, merlot, apple, scarlet and cherry shades pop up again and again. Choosing red dresses for bridesmaids is a no-brainer; the hue is flattering, versatile and not to mention fits easily into so many gorgeous wedding colour palettes. Whether you’re planning a festive winter wedding, your big day falls on a crisp day in autumn or a balmy summer afternoon, red bridesmaid dresses suit all seasons. With so many shades to choose from, you are sure to find a gown that’s a perfect hue for all of your gals, and we’ve got lots of real wedding inspiration below for you to pin!

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1. This bridal party in dresses by Dessy is proof that hues of red are sure to look gorgeous on all your girls. We love red bridesmaid dresses with all hair colours and complexions.

Red Bridesmaids Dresses | One Fab Day
Photo by Peter Carvill via One Fab Day

2. At real bride Joanna’s early December wedding, her maid of honour rocked a gorgeous berry hued midi dress. A style that would work equally well for an autumn celebration.

Red Bridesmaids Dresses | One Fab Day
Photo by Corey Lynn Tucker Photography

3. We love these rich red tulle gowns by Revelry paired with beautiful lush greenery bouquets. A gorgeous bridesmaids look for a winter wedding.

Photo by Colin Colleran via One Fab Day

4. Clearly, the red bridesmaids dress is here to stay! We love the rich, berry shade that Jemma’s girls are wearing – they work so beautifully with those vintage-inspired, autumnal bouquets!

Red Bridesmaids Dresses | One Fab Day
Photo by Christina McNeil
Red Bridesmaids Dresses | One Fab Day
Photo by Christina McNeil

5. These long sleeve velvet dresses are a dream. Opt for an unconventional fabric and a deep shade of red for an effortlessly chic bridal party look!

Red Bridesmaids Dresses | One Fab Day
Photo by Adventure Instead Photography

6. Giving your bridesmaids the opportunity to mix and match floral patterns and other hues lends them the chance to incorporate their personal style into the wedding party like these ones by David’s Bridal!

Red Bridesmaids Dresses | One Fab Day
Photo by  Kayla Rocca Photography via Junebug Weddings

7. Each one of these mix-and-match red bridesmaids dresses from Reformation is so unique!

Red Bridesmaids Dresses | One Fab Day
Photo by Nikki Kate Photography via One Fab Day

8. Real bride Katelynne’s leading ladies rocked stunning burgundy dresses from David’s Bridal for her autumn destination wedding in Ireland. We love how well they pair with those gorgeous fall bouquets!

Red Bridesmaids Dresses | One Fab Day
Photo by  Lucinda May Photography via The Wedding Playbook

9. These ruby red Alani bridesmaid dresses by Jadore are gorgeously glam.

Red Bridesmaids Dresses | One Fab Day
Photo by Dima Feytser & Marina Dekhtyar

10. These velvet midi bridesmaids dresses by Allure are a perfect way to shake up a red bridal party look while still adding a fun pop of colour.

Red Bridesmaids Dresses | One Fab Day
Photo by The Mulligans via Grey Likes Weddings

11. These high-neck and long sleeve ruby red bridesmaid dresses are absolutely stunning!

Photo by The Kensington Photographer via Rock My Wedding

12. We love the flattering lenght and cut on these ones from Oasis!

Photo by Matt & Lena Photography Via One Fab Day

13. Hues of red only work for winter weddings? Think again. We love red dresses for summer weddings abroad like real bride Zia’s bridesmaids in red dresses from Reiss.

Photo by Mandilynn Via Green Wedding Shoes

14. Boho bride? This Amsale Bridesmaids dress style is ultra flattering for different shapes and sizes.

Photo by thepoffs via Alissa Noel Photography

15. Red bridesmaid dresses are perfect for mixing and matching a variety of styles! Allowing your bridal party to choose their own dress encourages your gals to pick a style and price they are comfortable with.

Red Bridesmaids Dresses | One Fab Day
Photo by Chris Copeland Photography via Junebug Weddings

16. Mixing a red dress into your bridal party is so easy, whatever your colour palette. We love how the soft pink in the bouquets works against these beautiful red bridesmaid dresses!

Red Bridesmaids Dresses | One Fab Day
Photo by Ivana Patarcic via One Fab Day

17. Real bride Felicity had burgundy bridesmaids. Read more about how she incorporated rich reds into her wedding day here.

Photo by Maison Pestea via One Fab Day

18. Orla’s bridesmaids rocked red bridesmaids dresses by Rewritten for a romantic summer wedding in Italy.

Red Bridesmaids Dresses | One Fab Day
Photo by Zoe Morley via Hello May

19. These beautiful maids rocked crimson bridesmaids dresses with lace sleeve detail, which were perfect for the couples’ winter wedding.

Red Bridesmaids Dresses | One Fab Day
Photo by Wild Things Wed Photography via One Fab Day

20. We’ve all the heart eyes for Aedín and Anita’s beautiful bridesmaids in red floral print dresses by Queens of Archive.

Red Bridesmaids Dresses | One Fab Day
Photo via Rock My Wedding

21. These Rewritten bridesmaids dresses nail the midi bridesmaids dress trend!

Red Bridesmaids Dresses | One Fab Day
PHOTO BY MEGAN ROBINSON PHOTO

22. Short, but oh-so-chic, these hi-lo, bow detail red bridesmaids dresses are gorgeous!

Red Bridesmaids Dresses | One Fab Day
PHOTO BY EPHEMERAL CREATIVE

23. This bridal squad are proof that choosing red dresses for bridesmaids is a no-brainer; the hue is flattering, versatile, not to mention an all-round gorgeous wedding colour palette for any season!

Red Bridesmaids Dresses | One Fab Day
Photo by Camilla Andrea Photography via Love My Dress

24. Glitzy and gorgeous, these bridesmaids rocked sparkling, sequinned Maya wrap dresses from ASOS for a winter celebration.

Red Bridesmaids Dresses | One Fab Day
Photo by Paula McManus via Love My Dress

25. These stylish bridesmaids wore ruby red lip and rose pink midi slip dresses from The Own Studio.

PHOTO BY IG STUDIO VIA ONE FAB DAY

26. We adore this fabulous mix and match bridesmaids line up, with dresses by Jenny Yoo and separates by Watters.

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Photo by Ross Alexander Photography via One Fab Day

27. We adore this selection of wonderfully warm deep red gowns from Evolution Bridesmaids in mix and match necklines!

Photo by Louise Scott Photography via One Fab Day

28. This wedding party were styled to winter perfection. The mix-and-match merlot dresses from Folkster were paired with ivory florals to complement the beautiful bride’s gown!

burgundy bridesmaids
Photo by Art Wedding Photography

29. Adding extra warmth and glamour, this burgundy bridal party wore matching knitted cross-overs over their ASOS dresses to complete their seasonal style!

Photo by Kelly Giarrocco

30. What an utterly gorgeous line-up of mis-matched bridesmaids dresses in a romantic palette of red and pink!

burgundy bridesmaids
IMAGE BY LOUISE SCOTT PHOTOGRAPHY VIA ONE FAB DAY

31. We’re in love with these burgundy and marsala Jenny Yoo bridesmaids dresses, which Carly also sourced at Covet.

PHOTO BY THE DELAURAS VIA ONE FAB DAY

32. Inspired by a photograph of a blossoming bouquet, One Fab Day bride Nick’s ladies were asked to choose a dress guided by a colour from the image. Their final colour palette consisted of shades of red, and pink, mustard and plum – a gorgeous palette for a late summer or autum celebration.

bride and burgundy bridesmaid
Photo by Syona Photography via One Fab Day

33. This silky-smooth number was purchased in Dresscode – we simply adore it, elegant, timeless and oh-so-chic!

PHOTO BY LIFTING THE VEIL VIA ONE FAB DAY

34. For their regal winter castle wedding, One Fab Day bride Marian’s bridesmaids wore stylish red velvet custom creations by Una Rodden complete with matching hair bows.

Photo by Susie Kelly Photography via One Fab Day

35. Sparkles and red, we can’t think of a better combo for an autumn or winter wedding!

PHOTO BY ASPECT PHOTOGRAPHY VIA ONE FAB DAY

36. How fabulous is One Fab Day bride Whitney’s bridesmaid in her berry-hued velvet dress? It picks up the contrasting shades in the florals perfectly.

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