Bridesmaids from Real Weddings

All seven bridesmaids wore the same Amsale dress (minus a shoulder strap for the maid of honor).

These bridesmaids were outfitted in two different shades of pink, floor-length dresses by Jenny Yoo.

These bridesmaids sported silk taffeta J.Crew dresses in a variety of styles.

Bride Meghan shared a laugh with her five bridesmaids, all decked out in navy J.Crew.

This bride's gown matched her bridesmaids' custom-made cream-colored gowns.

This bride's sisters, both maids of honor, wore champagne Tadashi Shoji dresses.

Each of these bridesmaids wore a different long black dress and carried pink peony nosegays.

This bride's five attendants wore simple white dresses with dangling earrings from Anthropologie.

This bride's attendants picked out their own ensembles in shades of pink and blue, while her man of honor donned a crisp black suit.

Bride Jaime designed each of these bridesmaids' dresses to reflect their individual styles.

Each of these 'maids sported a different style dress in warm, complementing shades.

These bridesmaids chose from three colors of Amsale dresses and accessorized them with necklaces and bracelets from the bride's aunt's company, Kristine Taft Designs.

All three of these bridesmaids wore short teal chiffon dresses from Nordstrom.

Traci's five bridesmaids sported neutral colored Amsale dresses in varied styles. They all carried bouquets of peonies, sweetpeas, phalaenopsis orchids, tulips, lisianthus.

Bride Crystal's closest friends served as bridesmaids, and wore gray Jenny Yoo "Quinn" dresses with sunny Charlotte Russe heels.

These three bridesmaids wore strapless navy Monique Lhuillier gowns.

To complement the bride's blush silk jacquard trumpet gown, these bridesmaids wore crisp white dresses from J.Crew.

The soft pastel gowns on this bridal entourage were made by the bride.

These bridesmaids wore dark blue Lela Rose for Dessy dresses.

Each of these attendants chose her favorite Amsale silhouette from a range of champagne-colored, crinkle chiffon dresses.

The bridesmaids and brides-man posed for portraits with M Three Studio before the ceremony. The girls wore light blue BHLDN dresses, which the bride chose for their casual elegance and handy pockets. A light blue tie on Emily's male attendant linked everyone's looks together.

Six bridesmaids, along with the bride's young daughter, wore various gray dresses of their choosing and carried small bouquets of pastel blooms for this outdoor wedding in North Carolina.

This bridal party chose their own berry-colored dresses and added neutral accessories. Instead of bouquets, they carried vintage books adorned with greenery.

Simple bouquets of baby's breath unified these bridesmaids, who wore dresses in neutral hues and different styles from Zara, J.Crew, and Vera Wang Lavender Collection. All were shortened from floor length to tea length for the occasion.

For this destination wedding in Miami, the bride let her bridesmaids wear black dresses of their choosing. "I wanted them to feel comfortable and be able to wear their dresses again," she said.

These bridesmaids wore lace-overlay dresses from Donna Morgan, with old-timey pillbox hats to cap off their vintage looks.

This bride's nine attendants wore convertible Coralie Beatrix dresses every which way.

At this Thanksgiving-weekend wedding, the bride chose an ivory gown, and asked her bridal party to be the ones in white. They each wore a Thread dress and accessories of their choosing.

This quintet of girls wore different dresses by Sarah Seven in nude and blush tones.

This fashion-stylist bride outfitted her bridal party in a mix of vintage frocks, all in pastel hues.

At this fall wedding in England, the bridesmaids wore Vera Wang gowns and matching cashmere wraps.

Like the bride, the bridal party donned custom Carol Hannah gowns. The sherbet-colored fabrics and silhouettes were hand-selected for each girl.

Fitting in with this real wedding's black-and-white theme, bridesmaids wore short shifts by Loeffler Randall.

These bridesmaids wore marigold Theory dresses and the little ones matched their bouquets, thanks to Crewcuts floral frocks.

The bride's mother purchased complementary silk saris in New Delhi for the two-part wedding in California.

Rebecca Taylor silk dresses appeased the bride's love of '70s fashion. Her bridesmaids accessorized their relaxed dresses with Hazel Cox earrings she gave them to celebrate the occasion.

Shimmery J.Crew gowns in various styles were the perfect fit for this California bridal party.

The bride's friend designed ruffled raw silk tops and skirts for the bridesmaids to wear.

At this seaside celebration, the bridesmaids wore teal dresses with differing necklines from Watters.

In keeping with the orange-and-green combination of the day, these bridesmaids wore the bold hue in different styles, all from J.Crew.

At this Idaho wedding, the bridesmaids wore dresses dyed with pear and walnut leaves. One of the bridesmaids, who designed the look, has her own fashion line, Mr. Larkin.

Dana's four attendants fit in to the Wine Country setting in their warm purple dresses from Anthropologie.

This bride's four attendants wore the same soft-pink Amsale gowns.

For this bride's eclectic affair, she asked her bridesmaids to pick dresses in any jewel tone.

For this all-blue wedding, the bridesmaids kept it simple, wearing Lela Rose dresses boasting fabric flowers around the neckline and simple jewelry.

This group of girls selected their own gowns from within the color palette -- which only highlighted the Jackson Hole, Wyoming, setting.

These two purple dresses were snagged for only $25 at H&M.

Charcoal Amsale dresses were paired with cardigans and mittens to keep warm during portraits at this December wedding in Washington, D.C.

For this Massachusetts wedding, the seven attendants wore gingham dresses, navy cardigans, and a mix of red shoes.

At this real wedding, the maid of honor and all 10 bridesmaids wore the same J.Crew cocktail dress in one of the main colors of the day.

Silver ML Monique Lhuillier sheaths and black heels fit the style of these New York City nuptials.

Bouquets of fresh lavender at this rural Oregon wedding accented the same BCBG dress and Anthropologie earrings worn by the girls.

At this Lake Como, Italy, wedding, the bridesmaids chose any long Amsale gown for a fun yet elegant look. Lulu Frost headbands were the unifying touch.

Tonal blouses in the wedding's palette were paired with black silk shantung skirts at this autumnal event.

Like the colorful grid they posed in front of, this couple's bridal party wore a range of hues, all made in cotton cady from J.Crew.

At this verdant-hued fete, the bridal party donned the same Jenny Yoo dress in various shades.

Cocktail-length J.Crew dresses in a mix of styles were paired with vibrantly hued Kate Spade shoes and jewelry.

At this New York celebration, the bridesmaids wore silk-and-lace dresses accented with yellow sashes and matching bouquets.

Each of this bride's eight 'maids wore a different custom-made gown by Avail & Co., with silk-chiffon over taupe underlays, and blush sashes as accents.

Bridesmaids wore J.Crew gowns and Cara Accessories wraps at this San Fran affair. 

Bridesmaids looked summery in their Anthropologie dresses.

Sophisticated brown gowns with sheen and crisp tailoring were by Jim Hjelm.

The girls wore floral dresses and carried parasols in lieu of flowers at this Connecticut wedding.