The colour of the bride's wedding dress is one of the most important aspects of a wedding. The colours of bridesmaids' dresses for a wedding are also important. Colours set the tone and theme for the wedding. They are the first thing the guests will see and they are one of the things that everyone remembers. It is important to get all aspects of the colour coordination for a wedding just right. Choosing bridesmaids' dresses that complement the ivory colour of the bride's dress is a big part of wedding preparation.

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Colour schemes

Several factors aside from the colour of the bride's dress must be taken into consideration when choosing the colour scheme for the bridesmaids' dresses. The colour theme for the venue and the wedding is a consideration, as well as the couple's tastes. The bride's wedding dress is the major factor, as the bride is the main focus of the wedding. The colours chosen for the bridesmaids' dresses must complement the bride's wedding dress, not clash or detract attention from the bride. The time of day will also affect the colour chosen for bridesmaids' dresses, as will any themes for the wedding. The season will also need to be taken into consideration.

  • Several factors aside from the colour of the bride's dress must be taken into consideration when choosing the colour scheme for the bridesmaids' dresses.
  • The time of day will also affect the colour chosen for bridesmaids' dresses, as will any themes for the wedding.
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Ivory

Ivory is an off-white colour, with a slight tint of yellow. It is a popular choice for wedding dresses. Several colours work well with ivory. The choice of colours for the bridesmaids' dresses is limited only by the bride's tastes.

  • Ivory is an off-white colour, with a slight tint of yellow.
  • The choice of colours for the bridesmaids' dresses is limited only by the bride's tastes.
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Pastels

Pastel colours are a good choice for bridesmaids' dresses. The pastel shades are sufficiently soft that they will not detract from the bride's ivory wedding dress. Pastel shades are soothing on the eye and popular with women. They will fit with most decors and themes and can be used in any season.

  • Pastel colours are a good choice for bridesmaids' dresses.
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Monochromes

Monochromatic shades will work well with ivory. If the bridesmaids wear black, the ivory of the wedding dress will be outstanding in the wedding party, ensuring that the focus remains on the bride. Black dresses are also a popular choice with women. If contemporary styles are used, the bridesmaids may also be able to add these dresses to their wardrobes, recouping some of the costs.

  • Monochromatic shades will work well with ivory.
  • If contemporary styles are used, the bridesmaids may also be able to add these dresses to their wardrobes, recouping some of the costs.
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Colour wheel

Complementary colours for ivory from the colour wheel are light sea greens, light browns and tans, light oranges, light greys, and dark orchids. For weddings, browns, greys and tans are not popular options due to their dull tones. Light sea green, aqua, lavender and orchid shades will all work well for bridesmaids' dresses.

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Bridesmaids

The bridesmaids should be allowed some input into the choice of colours for their dresses, as they are the ones who will be required to wear them, and often, pay for them. The bride will have to take their tastes into consideration when choosing the colours of the bridesmaids' dresses, along with her main concern of the colour of her wedding dress.