Winter weddings - Bridesmaids Outfits for Winter or Christmas Weddings

• The Hatista
• Wedding Post
• October 8th 2018 / Updated: July 10th 2020

April to September may be considered the height of wedding season – but more and more and now opting for the cooler months, and here are just some of the reasons why. No clash with peoples summer holidays or kids schedules, No clash with someone elses wedding, No clash with other events (OK, If you opt for Christmas and New Years fortnight, you might get a clash), The cost's can be cheaper (bargain with suppliers!), and more availability of dates at your venues. Of course it has it's disadvantages too, which are the reasons people will more commonly select Summer, but it you plan a Winter Wedding taking into consideration the seasons cold and daylight hours with a positive approach, rather than negative, then a Winter Wedding really can be one of the most romantic. There are so many creative options to play with on decor, favours, wreaths, and most importantly - outfits. Exactly as with Summer Weddings, you should look to Nature for inspiration on your colours. Through Winter the hues we see in Nature include deep greens, berry reds and pinks, mustard yellow, burnt orange, chestnut brown, sage, caramel and of course winter white. Rich Jewel tones like Sapphire Blue, Deep Emerald, Burgundy, Amethyst along with cool grey and frosted blues are also popular for Winter Wedding colours.

The Bridesmaids outfits should reflect the winter festive season. Dress your bridesmaids in sparkling gowns. Don't be afraid of the sparkle. Dresses and accessories can all have some bling embellishment. Choose Winter textures for the Bridesmaids Dress fabrics. Winter offers so much more choice than summer. Crepe, Corded Lace, Taffeta, Velvet, and Beaded dresses are all Winter options. Many in fact will have a combination of two of these fabrics. For the accessories, Fascinators, Sashes, Wrist Corsages, matching Lapel Pins (for the Men), or any mix of these, select feathered accessories instead of flowery numbers. Or maybe designs that incorporate a mix of feathers and winter foliage and berries. If you are getting Married in February, in the USA, you might also consider Mardi Gras colours. Read my Blog specifically for a Mardi Gras Wedding, if need ideas for getting married during the Mardi Gras weeks.

Below are Winter Bridesmaids Outfits I've compiled for you, complete with the Hair Accessories, Bags, Shoes and Cover Ups.

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Dreaming of a White Christmas Wedding

If you’re dreaming of a Fairy-Tale White Christmas Wedding, and all the great photo opportunities the snow will bring, then Silver Sequin or Beaded Bridesmaids dresses will sparkle against the snowy backdrop. Your photos will look like a true dreamy winter wonderland.

Silver and White are the perfect combo for a Fairy-Tale White Christmas wedding. You probably want to make it clear who's the bride, so wouldn't want them wearing all white, but silver is the closest hue, and pairs great with White accessories.

Have an aversion to Silver (not sure why you would), then a frosty pale blue would be the next suggestion.

Royal or Sapphire Blue - Always regal at any Wintertime Wedding

There is no doubt that Royal Blue Bridesmaid Dresses are eye catching and elegant, and always look regal, but especially in rich winter textures like lace, taffeta, or velvet.

Royal Blue is a colour that will work on nearly all bridesmaids, short or tall, slim or heavy build, fair or dark, blond or brunette..... there are few that will be able to say Royal or Sapphire blue don't work for them. If you are going to encourage Mum to work her Mother of the Bride outfit around the Bridesmaids colours, then you will probably find Mum is happy to work with this colour too.

Christmas Wedding - Burgundy and Gold

Burgundy is a popular colour to incorporate in any Winter Wedding but is especially perfect for December / Christmas Weddings. It matches the Winter Berries you'll almost certainly want to incorporate in your floral arrangements, matches the Mulled Wine you'll be serving to keep your guests warm, is stunning against the White of the Brides dress, and pairs well with almost all other Winter Hues (like Deep Green, Chestnut, Conker, and Navy).

For Christmas many will pair Burgundy with the Green, but I'd choose Gold and White for more contrast.

Classic Navy and Gold - Any Wintertime Wedding

Navy, particularly a Rich Midnight Navy is an obvious and popular choice for a Winter Wedding and can be paired with any Metallic (Silver, Bronze, Copper, Rose Gold or Gold).

If you aren't a fan of Metallics, then Navy will also pair well with Mustard Yellow, Burgundy, Cream, White, Ivory, Terracotta, Nude, Blush Pink, Burnt Orange, Conker, Grey... an almost endless list.

Cranberry, Sage and Silver

Cranberry is a little Pinker and Brighter than the Regal Burgundy. A little more cheery and warming. It looks divine with Gold, Silver, Cream, or Sage, as can see in the Floral crown below.

Luxury Velvet Winter Bridesmaids

Nothing says formal winter wear like lush velvet in rich jewel tones. Any deep jewel-toned dress looks stunning at a winter wedding. Mix the tones to add dimensions (below I've used Hunter, Teal and Olive Green together). Include some metallic or crystals in the accessories and shoes for the perfect sophisticated Winter Wedding Bridesmaids outfits.

Some Other Fabulous Bride or Bridesmaids Winter Wedding Ideas I've found for you:

Below is a Gallery of other Internet Finds for keeping yourself and your bridesmaids warm and stylish at a Winter Wedding. See something you like, simple click image to be taken to the Retailer online.