Fashion-forward brides do not only stay atop recent wedding
trends, but also set trends. A trend we’ve recently seen instilled by this type
of bride is the appearance of ombre.
Ombre is a tonal technique in which shades of color are
graduated, usually light to dark. It mainly appears in fabrics, but can also
appear in hair colors, ceramics, and lighting.
In weddings, ombre most frequently appears in fabric form,
specifically in bridesmaid dresses. Commonly, these dresses display all the
shades of the main color of the wedding.
So, why Ombre bridesmaid dresses? Well, there are several
reasons:
It’s current but not over the top: ombre dresses offer
brides a way to show off their and their bridesmaids’ style as well as pay
homage to current fashion. However, ombre fabric patterns aren’t so in-the-now
that they’ll end up dating a wedding. Wedding photos in which brides are
wearing dyed shoes allow for easily identifying the wedding’s era; ombre
dresses, on the other hand, have no such effect since using shades of color in
a single dress has been done for centuries.
It’s dramatic without being daring: shades of color on a
dress makes bridesmaids stand out, but doesn’t run the risk of being overly
eye-catching and, therefore, distracting. This is because the trend isn’t
completely new or unseen.
It’s readily available: ombre dresses are offered at most
major retailers, making them easy to find and order regardless of where a
bridesmaid lives.
It looks good in photos: ombre bridesmaid dresses show up
well in photos because they’re intriguing, eye-catching, but do not overshadow
the bride and groom. Often, they add texture and depth to photos.
It's interesting: although the trend for bridesmaids
choosing individual styles of dress in the same color is not declining, the
appearance of ombre dresses is gaining steam because each appears slightly based
on the bridesmaid’s figure. Therefore, ombre dresses allow each bridesmaid to
appear unique without each wearing a different dress.
It easily matches décor: a bride using shades of a color in
her décor might not want to use only one color for bridesmaid dresses. Ombre
dresses allow for carrying over the theme of shades of color into the bridal
party’s attire.
It's relaxed but still formal: many ombre dresses tend to
be long, making them suitable for formal weddings. However, they’re being
trendy keeps them from being completely formal. Therefore, they are the perfect
combination of formality and informality.
Our Recommendations
If you’re interested in ombre bridesmaid dresses, go for
it! Our recommendations for doing so, however, include:
Use only one style of dress: the shifting of color is enough
to make each bridesmaid stand out and catch your guests’ attention. Having
multiple styles of dress adds too much variety and can make your bridesmaids
attire look unplanned.
Consider your wedding’s venue and tone: ombre dresses are
trendy and therefore may not be suitable for traditional or classic weddings.
Tie it in elsewhere: don’t stop at having only ombre
bridesmaids’ dresses. Instead, consider having ombre appear elsewhere, such as
in your lighting or in your cake’s decorations. This makes the ombre appear
more deliberate.
