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UKbride Member Request 12 Jul 2017

Looking for inspiration. My wedding dress is ivory with a couple of black...

Looking for inspiration. My wedding dress is ivory with a couple of black appliques on it. I'm trying to think of a nice colour bridesmaid dress to complement the dress but not clash or take attention away from mine. I have 3 bridesmaids. We've been looking at silver, lilac or burgundy and I can't decide. Our wedding is in June 2019. Thank you

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UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

Why not go for black?

Sharon  Fowles
Sharon Fowles 12 Jul 2017

I'd go for black myself... but then depends on bms ages. Could be hard to get black for children..

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

Black is a pretty obvious choice, although you could get away with just about any colour.

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

I'd say lilac, quite summery & goes with black :)

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

Black for older bridesmaids silver for younger child bridesmaids x

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

Rather than a lilac mabye a plum colour or black or even a slate grey colour xx

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

Personally I'd go with silver/pale grey with a black sash or something all in the same colour pallet

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

Turquoise, black and Turquoise wedding decor works really well together. That or cerise pink but that's more 'normal'

Samantha Perkins
Samantha Perkins 12 Jul 2017

lilac will make your dress stand out the most, the other colours will drown your dress out :)

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

I would do turquoise or teal very summery and my theme would be black and teal/turquoise stunning. On the men as well.

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

Red

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

Defiantly a darker grey X

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

Black and silver.

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

I love black..

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Lucy Lewis
Lucy Lewis 12 Jul 2017

Hi I would go for lilac as it is a summer wedding :)

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

I would go grey/ silver

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

me peraonally for a summer wedding would ho for one bridemaid in pale pink one lilac and one turquoise xxx

Sarah Pollard
Sarah Pollard 12 Jul 2017

Go for 2 silver & 1 lilac in the middle ....

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

Silver xx

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

Silver with black sash bow

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

Silver or really light grey x

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

Silver/lilac for summer

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

Red would look fab

Emma Gibson
Emma Gibson 12 Jul 2017

I personally think a dark colour would work better. So you could do navy and then have the silver, dark green, dark purple/aubergine or the burgundy you mentioned would look lovely x

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

Silver would look lovely x

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

I went for a burgundy red

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UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

Go for a silver or a grey

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

Personally I would go for black bm dresses with silver accessories and gorgeous red flowers. It will look classy and elegant but make a statement. You will still be front and centre. Also black dresses can be used again so if you are strapped for cash can maybe ask bm to put towards dress as they will be able to keep them for another function xx

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

I would go with black dresses and white sash so opposite to yours or go with a silver/grey or a red or maybe deep purple with black or white sash so compliments your dress and incorporates the same colours :)

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

Any colour with small black detailing would go. I have seen a lot of hot pink and black, also mint green and black (if green is a consideration). Out of the colours you have mentioned though silver would be my choice. Silver and lemon go very well x

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

I think black or navy makes the bride stand out

Naomi Chappel
Naomi Chappel 12 Jul 2017

Almost anything would go. Black is obvious but if thats not what you fancied then I would go for silver x

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

I had black and white theme colour wedding x

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UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

Black with a cream sash around the waist maybe

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

Silver/ grey

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

Any shade of blue x

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

All of the colours you suggested go but I'd lean towards burgundy with it being a rich colour

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

https://uk.dessy.com/dresses/bridesmaid/6746/?colorid=1333#.WWXfyFTTWhB

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

black or dark grey

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

Any colour will compliment white and black. I personally think.a blue or a red though

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

Silver x

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

Burgundy impact.

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

Grey? Maybe a dark red or purple c

Lilian Beswick
Lilian Beswick 12 Jul 2017

I think Black would look stunning and would bring more attention to your dress with it having the applique. Looks great by the way !!!

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

Silver

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

I'd go for a lemon shade or a bit stronger. That would look very classy x

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

any colour would go well with black but how about dresses (whatever colour) with a black lace overlay? Would work well with darer tones. Or mint green and/red plain dresses.

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

Don't ever worry about someone taking the attention from you. A butt naked underwear model could walk you down the isle and everyones attention would still be on the bride.

Katy Emmerson
Katy Emmerson 12 Jul 2017

My sister in law had a very similar dress to yours and had us bridesmaids in black dresses.. simple but still nice .. I've still got my dress as it can be used again and again.. also like someone has mentioned before.. no one will take the attention off you.. good luck.. and have a wonderful wedding xx

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

Not the norm but a friend of mine had a dress similar to you and had her bridesmaids in black and it was lovely (but they were all older - teens etc) x

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

https://uk.dessy.com/dresses/bridesmaid/6725/#.WWX9ulTTWhA

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

My dress was similar I went with black for my bridesmaids xx

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UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

You could choose any bridesmaid colour and match it to your flowers and colour scheme because black and white are very flexible. I think if you wanted to blend in the bridesmaids either go for plain dark or light colours because vibrant colours would stand out against your black and white dress....

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

I'd go black or a dark blue.

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

Hot pink would look fab!

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

A matt grey would be nice :)

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

I had the men and bridesmaids in black

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UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

a light grey might be nice?

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

My dress was similar we had red and black x

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UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

My bridesmaids were in black lace dress worked really well.

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UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

Your dress is beautiful by the way xxx

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

Red colour x

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

I would go a dark red or purple

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

Would you not go with black? Very classy and elegant thought many people don't realise

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

Silver

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

My sister in law had this dress.... she had a lovely green, I will try and find a photo to post!! It went really well x

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

Hi I am wedding planner in Portugal ;)
Lilac and Silver are very comun...burgundy is definitely the best option if you want to be different!

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

My girls wore black and gold. I jad a black and white dress x

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

Charcoal Grey

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

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UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

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UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

Silver

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

I immidiately thought burgundy! X

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

Personally I'd go silver or grey with a black sash. Sash could have embellishments...beads, buttons etc to compliment the lovely details on your dress

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

I had a green colour and the photographer said it's one of the best colours to photograph & complements all skin tones and hair colours.

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

Shade of blue would look lovely

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

Lilac or a vibrant colour as it's a summer wedding, you don't want anything too dark. Either way it won't take the attention away from you as you are the bride. Xx

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

I'd say black? But burgundy would be nice

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

Personally I think burgundy would be lovely.

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

Black or burgundy

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

I married in black can get some gorgeous dresses x

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

navy blue with the same extras in white.

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

I would ho for black with silver accessories xx enjoy your day xxx

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

I got this for a ball but we're advertised as bridesmaids dresses

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UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 12 Jul 2017

Burgundy x

Steph Lister
Steph Lister 12 Jul 2017

Red x

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 13 Jul 2017

Our burgundy dresses came from Dressystar on Amazon, custom made for no extra charge, saving on alteration charges.

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UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 13 Jul 2017

I also had a black & white dress & went with black & silver for my girls x

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 13 Jul 2017

I'd go with black

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 13 Jul 2017

Grey nad Silver x

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 13 Jul 2017

I think burgundy would look really lovely in combo with the black and white - agree that darker stronger colours would be better than paler ones

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 13 Jul 2017

I had a white dress with black detail on. I went with baby pink bridesmaid dresses with a black ribbon round the waist

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 13 Jul 2017

I'd say silver or black would be lovely

Claire Cooper
Claire Cooper 13 Jul 2017

I would say silver x

Jayne Timmins
Jayne Timmins 13 Jul 2017

I think any colour would go well with your dress, I love the detail on it x

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 13 Jul 2017

Why not go for whatever your H2B's fave colour it is?

UKbride Administrator
UKbride Administrator 14 Jul 2017

My dress had black on it too. We tried everything then decided on black dresses of various styles with the same gold wrap, sparkly gold handbags and shoes! xx

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