Visit Martha Stewart Weddings Weddings Dresses & Style Fashion The Prettiest Dresses for Your Maid of Honor to Wear on the Wedding Day By Elizabeth Swanson Elizabeth Swanson Elizabeth is a freelance writer for MarthaStewart.com. Editorial Guidelines Published on June 14, 2019 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Lace and Luce Photography In recent years, bridesmaids' dresses have gotten much more varied. Translation: Because there are so many beautiful options out there, you're guaranteed to find something that your attendants will really want to wear on the wedding day—and maybe even after! Whether you choose to let all of your 'maids select their own attire or simply ask the maid of honor to pick a dress that sets her apart from all the rest, finding coordinated bridal party attire has never been easier. And it's important to note that perfectly mismatched gowns make for gorgeous wedding photos. In the event that your maid of honor will be the only person who's wearing a different dress, feel free to pick something that makes a statement. After all, she's playing an especially important part in your nuptials—let her stand out for all the right reasons. For outdoor, summer weddings, we love a floral theme. Florals are popular with many brands from both the ready-to-wear sector and bridesmaids' dress companies. Your maid of honor can wear a floral gown and then your bridesmaids can wear the same dress in a color that's complementary to the pattern. Another fun option is to dress your entire bridal party in ombré hues, then asking your maid of honor to wear the darkest shade in the family. Your guests' eyes will go straight to her, guaranteed. You can also set her look apart by dressing her in the same color as the rest of the group, but choosing a dress in another fabric. An eyelet lace or a silky fabric will always make your most important attendant feel special. Here, we've rounded up a variety of beautiful maid of honor dresses to inspire your search. Happy shopping! 01 of 24 BHLDN Courtesy of BHLDN BHLDN "Fresna" Dress, $230, bhldn.com . 02 of 24 Reformation Courtesy of The Reformation Reformation "Rosehip" Dress, $248, thereformation.com . 03 of 24 Watters Courtesy of Watters Watters "Quentin" dress, from $380, watters.com . 04 of 24 Lela Rose Courtesy of Dessy Lela Rose Bridesmaid sateen twill dress, $242, dessy.com . 05 of 24 Amsale Courtesy of Amsale Amsale "Sarabeth" Dress, $270, amsale.com . 06 of 24 Gabriela Hearst Courtesy of Bergdorf Goodman Gabriela Hearst "Bridget" Dress in Linen Silk, $1,990, bergdorfgoodman.com . 07 of 24 Staud Courtesy of Shopbop Staud "Birdie" Dress, $275, shopbop.com . 08 of 24 Gal Meets Glam Collection Courtesy of Neiman Marcus Gal Meets Glam Collection "Hillary" Dress, $168, shop.galmeetsglam.com . 09 of 24 J. Crew Courtesy of J. Crew J. Crew Spaghetti-Strap Ruffle Dress, $198, jcrew.com . 10 of 24 Sir Courtesy of Matches Fashion Sir "Cherie" Beaded Broderie-Anglaise Linen Maxi Dress, $807, matchesfashion.com . 11 of 24 Zimmermann Courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue Zimmermann "Honour" Floral High-Neck Cotton Dress, $850, saksfifthavenue.com . 12 of 24 BHLDN Courtesy of BHLDN BHLDN "Belize" Dress, $275, bhldn.com . 13 of 24 Doen Courtesy of Doen Doen "Garnet" Dress, $238, shopdoen.com . 14 of 24 Tanya Taylor Courtesy of Shopbop Tanya Taylor "Catalina" Dress, $695, shopbop.com . 15 of 24 Altuzarra Courtesy of Matches Fashion Altuzarra "Helden" Floral-Print Ruffle Dress, $1,500, matchesfashion.com . 16 of 24 Ermanno Scervino Courtesy of Moda Operandi Ermanno Scervino Floral-Print Asymmetric Silk-Crepe Midi Dress, $2,830, modaoperandi.com . 17 of 24 Ulla Johnson Courtesy of Ulla Johnson Ulla Johnson "Hollie" Dress, $695, ullajohnson.com . 18 of 24 Wtoo Courtesy of Watters Wtoo "Franklin" dress, from $260, watters.com . 19 of 24 Doen Courtesy of Doen Doen "Ruby" Dress, $288, shopdoen.com . 20 of 24 Amsale Courtesy of Amsale Amsale "Liana" Dress, $270, amsale.com . 21 of 24 Maison di Prima Courtesy of Barneys Maison di Prima Floral Silk Satin Maxi Dress, $1,950, barneys.com . 22 of 24 Christy Dawn Courtesy of Christy Dawn Christy Dawn "Lillian" Dress, $248, christydawn.com . 23 of 24 Ulla Johnson Courtesy of Ulla Johnson Ulla Johnson "Coretta" Dress, $695, ullajohnson.com . 24 of 24 Jay Godfrey Courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue Jay Godfrey "Sheila" Tie-Front Cutout Dress, $322, saksfifthavenue.com . Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit