This post is all about tropical bridesmaid dresses.
Are you planning a beautiful destination wedding in a tropical place? Whether it’s due to be a beach wedding or an inland jungle vibe, one key element of wedding planning is choosing your bridesmaids’ dresses.
The style of dress and color scheme can completely shift the aesthetic of the wedding day and photos. This post will share 20 gorgeous tropical bridesmaid dress ideas along with tips on how to choose the right dress.
2: Ruffles, Slit, Strapless, Off-shoulder, Chiffon
3: Strapless, Off-shoulder, Satin, V-Neck, Floral
4: Ruched, Ruffles, V-Neck, Wedge, Strappy Heel, Slit
Tropical Colors
The most fun part of having tropical bridesmaid dresses is how playful and bold you can be with color. You could opt for one single color like hot pink, orange, green or yellow. Or you could choose a few colors that your bridesmaids can stick to. We love a sunset color palette and it looks incredible in photos.
Have Fun With Tropical Patterns
Another fun element of tropical bridesmaid dresses is that there’s room to play with patterns. Most bridesmaid dresses stick to a monotone look but when in the tropics, you can opt for prints like florals or palms. The photos will look absolutely gorgeous and so fun.
We recommend choosing softer colors if you go for a print so that it doesn’t look too overpowering.
Mismatched Dresses
A trend that we’ll never get tired of is mismatched bridesmaid dresses. It’s all the rage and we can’t get enough of how fun and organic it looks (even though we all know the bride meticulously signed off on everyone’s color!)
Mismatched dresses are perfect for a tropical wedding theme because you can go for that sunset color scheme.
The perfect dress is one that your bridesmaids feel comfortable and happy in. Step outside the box by allowing them to choose their own dress while giving some criteria. For example, you could suggest the length of the dress, the color scheme, the type of prints etc.
Have Fun With Texture
Along with color, you can also have fun with texture when choosing tropical bridesmaids dresses. Think ruffles and pleats!
The Best Bridesmaid Dress Cut For a Beach Wedding
It’s a tropical wedding, so there’s room to be flirty and playful with the bridesmaid dress cut.
Think about functionality too – a strapless look suits the theme, whereas a high neck could feel smothering in the heat and humidity.
A slit looks fabulous and allows for airflow so your bridesmaids don’t get too sweaty.
Overall, think about a cut that is more flowy and has movement to it, instead of a body-clinging dress. Your bridesmaids will thank you for it!
Choose The Right Fabric For a Tropical Bridesmaid Dress
Your beach wedding or tropical wedding is likely to be hot and humid so think about choosing more lightweight fabrics like satin or chiffon.
You definitely don’t want to wear a heavy fabric with lots of layers, or one that absorbs and shows your sweat!
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How To Accessorize A Tropical Bridesmaid Dress
Finding the dress is half the battle – accessorizing it is the other half! Stick with the tropical wedding theme by opting for chunky gold jewelry. Or focus on beachy motifs like pearls, shells and suns.
For footwear, a gold strappy sandal will likely suit any tropical-themed outfit. But if most of the wedding is on the beach (or sand in general), think about functionality too – perhaps opt for a wedge heel instead.
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Feeling inspired to find the perfect tropical bridesmaid dress set now? Remember – have fun with color, pattern and cut! And don’t forget to finish the look with accessories.
This post was all about tropical bridesmaid dress tips and ideas.
