The easiest way to do mismatched floral bridesmaid dresses is to pick one floral print, pull two or three colors straight out of it, and dress the rest of your bridesmaids in solid gowns in those shades. Keep the fabric and length consistent, decide on a pattern (one floral per side, or florals for the maid of honor only), and choose a print scale and palette that suit your season. This guide shows how to mix florals with solids, and which floral prints work best in spring, summer, fall and winter.
Looking for an overview of every floral style first? Start with our guide to floral bridesmaid dresses, then come back here to plan the mix.
How to Mix Floral and Solid Bridesmaid Dresses
A mismatched floral bridal party looks intentional when the florals and solids share a color story. Follow these steps:
1. Start With the Floral Print
Choose the floral dress first, because it sets the palette. A sage floral works with sage, dusty blue and blush solids; a pink floral works with dusty rose, mauve and soft green. The Sage Floral Meadows Gown and Pink Floral Meadows Gown are strapless A-line chiffon gowns with a scarf, so you can build either palette from the same silhouette.
2. Pull Solid Colors From the Print
Look closely at the print and pick the background color, the main flower color and one leaf or accent color. Those become your solid gowns. Add one neutral, like champagne or a soft gray-blue, if you want a calmer look.
3. Match Fabric and Length
Chiffon florals pair best with chiffon solids so everything moves and photographs the same way. The Tara Gown (a flowy chiffon halter in sage, dusty rose, soft coral, cornflower blue and more), the Venus Gown (one-shoulder chiffon in sage, dusty rose, cornflower blue and light yellow, among others) and the Hilde Gown (shimmer chiffon in sage, mist blue or dusty pink) are easy solid partners. Browse our chiffon bridesmaid dresses for more.
4. Choose a Ratio
- Floral accent: only the maid of honor wears floral; everyone else wears solids.
- Bookends: florals at each end of the line, solids in the middle.
- Alternating: floral, solid, floral, solid for an even, balanced line.
- Half and half: florals on one side of the aisle, solids on the other.
5. Vary Necklines, Not the Palette
Let bridesmaids choose different necklines (strapless, halter, one-shoulder) for comfort and personal style, but keep every gown in the agreed colors. The Sage Floral Cheyenne Gown adds a halter option to the strapless Meadows and Sage Floral Brianna Gown. For more general tips, see the art of mixing and matching bridesmaid dresses.
Choosing a Floral Print by Season
The right floral depends on when you marry. Use these guidelines for print scale, background color and fabric.
Spring Floral Bridesmaid Dresses
Choose small to medium blooms on pastel backgrounds: sage, blush, lilac and pale blue. Lightweight chiffon keeps the look airy. Pair with solids in sage, blush and dusty blue from our sage green bridesmaid dresses.
Summer Floral Bridesmaid Dresses
Go brighter and bolder: coral, pink, yellow and fresh greens, with larger prints that read well in bright sun. Chiffon and lightweight organza breathe in the heat. Solids in soft coral, light yellow or pink balance the print. For a pink palette, the Pink Floral Brianna Gown is a strapless chiffon gown with a scarf that pairs naturally with dusty rose and blush solids.
Fall Floral Bridesmaid Dresses
Look for darker or moodier florals with rust, plum, burgundy and deep rose tones, or muted vintage prints. Pair them with solids in burgundy, emerald or terracotta, and try satin or crepe for a richer finish.
Winter Floral Bridesmaid Dresses
Choose subtle florals on deep backgrounds (navy, emerald, wine) or floral lace and embroidery instead of a printed fabric. Long sleeves and satin or velvet solids in matching jewel tones keep the look formal.
Popular Floral and Solid Color Combinations
- Sage floral + sage, dusty blue and champagne solids: soft and garden-ready.
- Pink floral + dusty rose, mauve and sage solids: romantic and warm.
- Blue floral + light blue, cornflower and navy solids: classic and fresh.
- Yellow floral + light yellow, sage and soft neutral solids: sunny for summer.
- Dark floral + burgundy, emerald and navy solids: moody fall and winter.
Shop solids by color in our pink bridesmaid dresses or the full bridesmaid dresses collection.
Styling Mismatched Floral Bridesmaids
- Bouquets: with florals, keep bouquets simpler; with solids, bouquets can echo the print's colors.
- Jewelry: choose one metal for everyone so the group looks unified.
- Hair: a shared style, like soft waves or low buns, ties different dresses together.
- Shoes: nude or metallic sandals work with every floral and solid.
FAQ
How do you do mismatched floral bridesmaid dresses?
Choose one floral print, pull two or three colors from it for solid gowns, keep the fabric and length consistent, and decide on a ratio such as florals for the maid of honor or alternating florals and solids.
Should all bridesmaids wear the same floral print?
Not necessarily. One print keeps things simple, but two prints can work if they share a background color and print scale.
What colors go with sage floral bridesmaid dresses?
Sage, dusty blue, blush, champagne and soft mauve solids all pair well with a sage floral print.
Can you wear floral bridesmaid dresses in the fall or winter?
Yes. Choose darker backgrounds, moodier flowers or floral lace, and pair them with burgundy, emerald or navy solids.
Should the maid of honor wear the floral dress?
It is a popular choice. Putting the maid of honor in floral and the rest of the group in solids sets her apart while keeping the party cohesive.
Shop Floral and Solid Bridesmaid Dresses
Planning mismatched floral bridesmaid dresses is easier when you can see the prints and solids side by side. Shop our floral bridesmaid dresses online, or bring your bridal party to Lady Black Tie in Hudson, MA, where our stylists can help you build the perfect mix of florals and solids.
