Roses are red, violets are blue... we're in the mood for a wedding, how about you?
There's nothing better than a wedding. A celebration of love and family, dancing and cake. A whole day surrounded by your nearest and dearest. Not to mention, an opportunity to dress up. What's not to love? And speaking of love, the first colour that comes to everyone's head when they think of that word is red.
So if you want to channel the big L-O-V-E on your wedding day, dressing your bridesmaids up in red is a no-brainer(especially if said choice is an affordable bridesmaid dress, to boot). It's a sumptuous and passionate colour that suits almost any skin tone. Plus, the contrast between your white wedding dress and their red gowns will look stunning in photos. What's more, it's the perfect pick for winter weddings.
The best red bridesmaid dresses UK 2023
New Lookwww.newlook.com
Who say's you have to spend a fortune on bridesmaids' dresses? This Red Satin Cowl Neck Midi Dress from New Look is less than £35, so great if you've got a larger bridal party.
Mangoshop.mango.com
From the one shoulder design to the flowy, pleated skirt and cut-out detailing, this dress isn't just comfortable, but stylish too. We're visualising it on a destination wedding, paired with gold shoes.
Nobody's Child www.nobodyschild.com
After something more casual? This puff-sleeve dress is perfect. Crafted from a viscose blend fabric, with a swishy a-line skirt and high neck, it's great for bridesmaids who prefer a little more coverage.
Ghostwww.johnlewis.com
When it comes to bridesmaids dresses, Ghost always delivers on quality and style. Their silky dresses are a cult-favourite, including this button-up number, which screams winter wedding.
Quizwww.quizclothing.co.uk
If drama is what you're after, go for this structural bow-detail dress from Quiz. It's ideal for a festive-style wedding, featuring a fit-and-flare silhouette that's super flattering.
Coastwww.coastfashion.com
We love the off-shoulder design of this Coast dress. With the bardot style and knot details, it looks a lot more expensive than it is. Plus, it's currently on sale!
Club L Londonclubllondon.com
This satin maxi dress is a staple for any bridal party. Crafted from silky, berry-toned fabric, it's flutter sleeves and v-neck design makes it truly timeless.
What are the different shades of red for a bridesmaid dress?
Within the red colour, there are tons of shades that are suited to vastly different bridal themes. If you're looking for a particular shade that's just right for you, here are the top red shades for bridesmaid dresses.
• Berry red
• Bordeaux / wine red
• Oxblood
• Raspberry
• Poppy red
• Rust / burnt red
• Cranberry red
• Scarlet
• Crimson
• Burgundy
• Maroon
Want more? Check out this amazing infographic from Be More You. Make sure to keep scrolling for the best red bridesmaid dresses to buy in the UK.
Emma Hawkins is a Style Writer at Bauer Media UK and specialises in all things fashion and beauty. Any hair questions, she's your gal. After all, there's no cut or colour she hasn't tried – wolf cut, blue dip-dye, scalp bleach – the lot! Outside of work, you'll either find her at the gym or binge-watching crime docs.