How to Coordinate Bridesmaids & Groomsmen Colors: Top Tips

Making many decisions is a part of the thrilling trip that is wedding planning, but it's also full of unexpected turns and memorable moments. Choosing the colour schemes for the groomsmen and bridesmaids is one of the most exciting yet challenging parts. In addition to wanting your wedding party to look well-coordinated, fashionable, and theme-driven, you also want to allow each individual to showcase their personality.

Do not worry; Flowersarch's wedding specialists have you prepared with these suggestions for matching groomsmen's and bridesmaids' colours:

Do bridesmaids and groomsmen have to match?

Now for your most pressing query: Do groomsmen and bridesmaids have to match? And the quick response is no.

You should be free to customize your wedding to represent your own love story. However, if everyone in your wedding party dresses similarly, the ceremony will feel more harmonious. In this piece, we'll look at how to colour-coordinate your guys and bridesmaids without going over budget or becoming stressed out.

Creative ways to colour coordinate bridesmaids and groomsmen

There are many creative ways to make your bridesmaids and groomsmen stand out without sacrificing the cohesiveness of the whole look, from neutral tones to mix-and-match hues.

Here are some inventive methods to coordinate the colours of the groomsmen and bridesmaids:

Match the Dresses with the Tie Colors

Many couples may try to coordinate the groom's ties with the bridesmaid outfits. This straightforward but efficient tactic combines everything well and gives the bridal party a cohesive appearance.

Vibrant Bridesmaid Dresses with Neutral Grooms

Choose brightly coloured bridesmaid dresses to contrast with groomsmen's neutral-hued suits (grey, black, or beige). In this manner, the groomsmen create a tasteful, understated background while the bridesmaids' outfits shine. Michelle and Rocco's bridesmaids wore dresses in burgundy and burnt orange hues, and the groomsmen donned crisp brown shoes and stylish white jackets. The result was an exquisitely designed wedding party that was masterfully planned!

Complimentary Colors

For a distinctive and elegant appearance, consider utilizing complementary hues. The gorgeous ladies donned gowns in tones of deep green while the groomsmen matched the groom's dapper plaid wedding outfit. Chelsea and Shawn's lovely White & Sage spring wedding took place in a gorgeous setting.

The bridal party's attire beautifully complements the couple's white and sage wedding bouquet and the theme of the ceremony. These color combinations provide your wedding palette with a creative touch without being a perfect match and look harmonious.

Matching Neutrals

Consider using complementary neutrals if you like a more refined and subtle style. Groomsmen and bridesmaids in complementary tones can be matched, resulting in a polished, well-balanced, classic minimalist style that is ageless.

Ellana and Paolo, who are in love, nailed this look. Flowersarch's White and Beige line was ideal for their distinct style, combining modern sophistication with Catholic traditions.

Paolo's groomsmen donned light grey suits and ties, while Ellana's bridesmaids wore warm beige dresses.

Pro tip: The simplest method to know exactly how your wedding party will appear is to order samples of the colours your bridesmaids and groomsmen will be wearing. Don't worry if you can't obtain samples in advance or if the wedding party will be shopping alone; these situations don't often arise.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should the groomsmen's ties match the bridesmaids'?

Guys and women, there's good news! The groom's tie does not have to match the bridesmaids' outfit. Feel free to release that long, slow breath.

On the other hand, tying the tie in the same colour or pattern as the bridesmaids' gowns might help the wedding party look coordinated. Select tiles in a colour that harmonizes or enhances the bridesmaid gowns, or choose a neutral tie colour that goes well with the wedding's general motif.

How are the bridesmaids and groomsmen matched?

Personality, height, or plain old practicality are mainly used to match groomsmen and bridesmaids. The best man and maid of honour are often coupled for most conventional Western weddings, while the other attendants are paired based on friendship, familiarity, or familial ties. There may also be religious regulations governing the roles of the groomsmen and bridesmaids.

Generally speaking, consider the following when arranging your groomsmen and bridesmaids:

• Personality: Consider which person you click with the most. If the groomsmen and bridesmaids aren't very acquainted, consider matching people with similar dispositions, such as a talkative and self-assured bridesmaid and an extroverted and lively groomsman.
• Height: To create a balanced and beautiful wedding, the tallest groomsman could be partnered with the tallest bridesmaid.
• Role or connection. For example, pair up the bride and groom's best friends.

Recall that there are no hard and fast rules, and couples can choose the course of action that best suits their needs.

The ultimate objective is to provide a well-balanced appearance that highlights the bride and groom without detracting from the wedding's general colour scheme and theme.

Do bridesmaids and groomsmen have to walk down together?

The requirement that bridesmaids and groomsmen walk down the aisle together is not a rigid norm. You can choose to have your groomsmen and bridesmaids enter together or separately, but if your bridal party is significant, it will save time if they join together.

Is it ok to have uneven bridesmaids and groomsmen?

The most influential person in a couple's life should be at their wedding party, just like on the guest list. Having an uneven number of groomsmen and bridesmaids is typical. The oddity of having an uneven wedding party membership lies only in the number!

Here are some pointers for maintaining aesthetics if your bridesmaids and groomsmen are not evenly distributed:

• Walking down the aisle: With an unequal number of bridesmaids and groomsmen, this is frequently one of the main worries for brides. One groom can be paired with two bridesmaids, or each person can walk alone. You can send all the bridesmaids and groomsmen together if your wedding party is small enough—eight guests or less.
• Posing for Photos: For group shots, you can rely on your wedding photographer to position everyone in a balanced manner. You may practice taking selfies in advance!
• Head table: You won't need to worry about who will face away from the other because most head tables and bridal tables will face outward. If that isn't the case, ensure the number of seats is as even as you can, even if it means seating some groomsmen or bridesmaids next to each other.