Every Pinterest-worthy wedding starts with a stunning color scheme. Nailing the perfect palette helps you hone your unique wedding vibe and keep your aesthetic cohesive. Your wedding colors factor into almost every detail of the day, from flowers to stationery to, of course, bridesmaid dresses. This decision sets the tone (see what we did there?) for your nuptials, so needless to say, you’ll want to choose carefully.
Need a little help zeroing in on your wedding palette? When it comes to your bridesmaids dresses, you may want to consider going more muted: currently, we are crushing on soft, dusty hues that have a retro feel. Vintage wedding theme colors like rusty rose, silver sage, slate blue, and taupe look delicate, romantic, and timeless–which means you’re highly unlikely to look back on them in a few years and wonder, “What was I thinking?” For major vintage wedding inspiration, take a look at the most swoon-worthy shades of the season ahead, then use these bridesmaid color capsules as a jumping off point to style your squad.
Rusty Rose
Somewhere between blush and orange, this hue brings a subtle warmth to your bridesmaid color scheme. Try it with soft greenery bouquets for a look that feels ultra vintage inspired.
Shop The Look: (from left to right) Meteoric Rise Rusty Rose Maxi Dress, Caden Rusty Rose Off The Shoulder Ruffled Maxi Dress, Mythical Kind of Love Rusty Rose Maxi Dress
Dove Grey
Grey bridesmaid dresses have the effect of looking sleek and soft at the same time, and dove grey feels particularly romantic as it’s on the lighter side. This versatile, timeless shade works with almost any color pairing, so feel free to accessorize your bridal party with accents in muted hues, metallics, or rich jewel tones.
Shop The Look: (from left to right) Picture Perfect Light Grey Lace Maxi Dress, All About Love Light Grey Maxi Dress, Awaken My Love Light Grey Long Sleeve Lace Maxi Dress,
Dusty Lavender
Purple is super flattering on virtually every skin tone and in dusty lavender, your bridesmaids will look all sorts of lovely. Nothing says vintage wedding inspiration like timeless florals and delicate lace, so don’t be afraid to mix and match your feminine frocks.
Shop The Look: (from left to right) Antonella Dusty Lavender Floral Print Maxi Dress, Elegantly Inclined Lavender Floral Print Wrap Maxi Dress, Finely Lavender Lace Tiered Maxi Dress
Silver Sage
Shop The Look: (from left to right) Finely Light Sage Green Lace Tiered Maxi Dress, Every Memory Light Sage Lace Halter Maxi Dress, Dance The Night Away Sage Green Backless Maxi Dress
Slate Blue
This dusty blue has a good amount of grey in it, giving it a muted, antique effect. Slate blue bridesmaid dresses look gorge with warmer accents like pink, coral, and orange–and they’re a great option if you’re after a vintage wedding theme color that won’t make your bridal party look washed out.
Shop The Look: (from left to right) In Love Forever Slate Blue Lace Up High Low Maxi Dress, Dearly Loved Slate Blue Flutter Sleeve Maxi Dress, Dance The Night Away Slate Blue Backless Maxi Dress
Nude and Blush
If you’re looking for a fresh take on neutral vintage wedding theme colors, you’ll definitely want to consider blush and nude bridesmaid dresses. These subdued hues are the ultra-feminine alternative to classic shades like black and beige, and add instant romance to your wedding party palette.
Shop The Look: (from left to right) Esther Blush Ruffled Sleeveless Maxi Dress, Dance All Evening Blush Pink Lace Maxi Dress, Lynne Nude Off The Shoulder Maxi Dress
Taupe
Cappuccino-inspired hues are among the most popular choices for bridesmaid dress colors, likely due to the fact that these neutrals look great against almost any wedding venue backdrop. In shades of taupe, your bride squad will be elegant and understated: Try adding sparkly accessories to really make them shine.
Shop The Look: (from left to right) Air of Romance Taupe Maxi Dress, Heavenly Hues Taupe Maxi Dress, Tricks Of The Trade Taupe Maxi Dress
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