I am so thrilled to introduce a guest blogger this week while I am holidaying (Lake Como right now!) who is one of my favourite people on the planet. Ms Polka of Polkadot Bride is an inspiration to me both personally and professionally and is undoubtedly one of the best blogs around.

So, without further ado, Ms Polka shares some gorgeous bridesmaids frocks and moments.

I love it when I see a bride surrounded by her favourite girls – there’s a sense of mushiness, or warmth of heart and soul (which is what Polka Dot Bride is all about). Helping your bridesmaids look stunning, and their best selves is part of the fun of being a bride.

Anna and Danion’s Wedding
I must admit, floor length gowns are always a favourite of mine at a wedding and when I saw Anna’s choice of gorgeous floor length maxi dresses for her outdoor winery wedding, I was smitten! The vivid colours worked with hydrangea bouquets and the alternate colour for Anna’s made of honour added a little twist and gave the girls a cohesive look.
Photos: Nic Duncan

Charlie and Rich’s Wedding
If you’re getting married in an exotic location like Bali, I think you can have a bit of fun and splash out with your bridesmaids gowns. These fun red and pink bridesmaids frocks were made by Charlie herself the night before the wedding, and the fluffy tutu inspired skirts were the perfect touch for a tropical wedding.
Photo: Matt Reed

Ali and Jason’s Wedding
When Ali wed Jason on the south coast of New South Wales, her bridesmaids wore knee length white gowns and carried bouquets of hydrangeas and roses. I love the relaxed draping of the gowns. The fresh white is such a wonderful choice for a summer beach wedding.
Photo: SugarLove Weddings

Jaidene and Jaime’s wedding
Black, floor length gowns are always so incredibly elegant and for Jaidene and Jaime who married in a black tie wedding, these strapless numbers for Jaidene’s bridesmaids fit the wedding style beautifully. Each gown featured a ruffle and subtle pinstripe and the girls carried creamy and pink roses, which suited Jaidene’s own bouquet.
Photo: Matt Reed

Felicity and Scott’s Wedding
I love the yellow, fifties style gowns that Felicity chose for her bridesmaids when she married Scott. The fresh yellow worked in with their bouquets of billy buttons and daisies and were so fun at the Summer wedding of the couple.
Photo: I Love Wednesdays

Rebekah and Odyn’s Wedding
Rebekah dressed her bridesmaids in shades of nude and pink for her Maleny wedding to Brad. To add a personal touch, Rebekah sewed antique lace to match her own wedding gown and ribbons to each bridesmaid’s ensemble. The bridesmaids wore beaded necklaces and carried antique rose coloured bouquets, which matched the vintage feeling of the wedding.
Photo: Matt & Katie Photographers

Kate and Damien’s Wedding
Over recent years, there’s been a trend toward muted colours and neutrals, so I loved this bring spot of coral pink at Kate and Damien’s Port Douglas wedding. The colour reflects the tropical environment but the length and style tie in with the elegant formality of the wedding.
Photo: gm photographics

Mel and Matt’s Wedding
Mel took a fun personal route for her bridesmaids’ attire. With simple white singlets, she created fabric blooms decorated with pearls, buttons and beadings with the girls’ skirts in taupe with copper and green waistbands. The DIY style was reflective of the wedding itself with every element from hair accessories, personalised clutches to the brides shoes being handmade and hand sewn by the bride and groom.
Photo: Michelle Fiona Photography

Kate and James’ Wedding
Kate and James chose a nostalgic garden party feel for their wedding, and Kate’s bridesmaids wore floor length floral gowns (with different necklines) she found at a local chain store. The vintage style floral print set off the garden inspired elements of the day and Kate paired their gowns with simple rose bouquets.
Photo: J Roberts Photography

Lee Chin and Stevens Wedding

I always love it when a bride puts her bridesmaids in gowns that are so reflective of the entire wedding. Lee Chin and Steven held a Sydney wedding that paid homage to their Chinese heritage and Lee Chin’s bridesmaids wore rich golden gowns with red Chinese silk waist ties. The girls pinned succulents into their hair
Photo: Milk & Honey Photography

Thank you for such gorgeous bridesmaid inspirations Ms Polka! Tomorrow, Polkadot Bride’s round up of the Top 10 shoes for brides.