With bridesmaid dresses in all colours of the rainbow, grey bridesmaid dresses are the surprising shade proving popular with brides set to tie the knot this year. Largely due to its versatility, grey is also universally flattering on all skin tones, complements any wedding colour scheme thanks to its neutral hue, and is suitable no matter the venue or season.
In shades of pale oyster all the way through the spectrum to smoky charcoal, when it comes to bridesmaid dresses there really are 50 shades of grey (sorry) to choose from. And we haven’t even touched on fabric choice, with silver satin slip dresses giving grey a metallic edge while flowing chiffon skirts create depth for a dramatic, statement colour palette.
It’s no secret that the festive season is a popular time to get engaged. From the magic of Christmas to the excitement of a new year decorated with firework displays around the world, it’s easy to see why. With so many new brides already wrapped up in the excitement of wedding planning, we’re here to help make the endless decisions that little bit easier from the 2023 wedding dress trends, the wedding suits swaying brides away from dresses, and the best wedding day hairstyles.
But first, bridesmaid dresses. Arguably one of the most difficult decisions for a bride to make. Should you play it safe and opt for pastel coloured bridesmaid dresses, or go bold with sage green bridesmaid dresses? Keep it a classy affair with black bridesmaid dresses, or have your girls’ gowns match yours with white bridesmaid dresses? Or, you could really mix things up and have your best girls walking down the aisle in something more unique like floral bridesmaid dresses.
Settling on grey answers all those questions. There’s a reason it has long dominated interior colour schemes and became last summer’s must-have hair colour with ‘grey blending’ trending and grey hair extensions in serious demand. And who can forget Gigi Hadid’s grey lipstick that actually looked good? Grey is having a moment and it’s set to stick around for brides choosing grey bridesmaid dresses for their bridal party to wear on their big way.
Available in mini, midi and maxi lengths, there is also plenty of choice when it comes to budget, with the high-street and designers alike boasting a beautiful range of options. If you’ve splurged on a designer wedding dress and need to tighten your purse strings, high street favourite H&M has delivered on grey bridesmaid dresses for under £50 with ASOS and Coast offering up styles under £100. Or, if sustainability is a priority and you’re willing to pay for quality, Nola London bridesmaid dresses are made using sustainably sourced viscose while Grace Loves Lace ensures their dresses are ethically manufactured, including this recycled satin slip dress which we love!
Looking for more wedding inspiration? Find the best high street wedding dresses for your big day here, as well as wedding day jewellery and the best bridal hair accessories to complete your bridal look over here. We’ve also got high street bridesmaid dresses that actually look expensive, and the best places to buy dresses online if you’re struggling to get all your girls together at one time. Attending a wedding as a guest? We’ve got you covered with the best wedding guest dresses and wedding guest jumpsuits.
