Purple Bridesmaid Dresses

Find Your Purple

Lilac is soft and pale - the spring wedding favourite. Lavender adds slightly more depth with cool undertones. Mauve sits between pink and purple. Amethyst is the deeper jewel tone for autumn and winter. Mulberry, the satin shade, leans richer and more red-purple.

Purple is the underused jewel tone in UK bridesmaid trends. More unexpected than burgundy or sapphire, less obvious than emerald. Reads as romantic and sophisticated without being predictable.

Two Fabrics in Purple

Classic matte jersey carries lilac, lavender, and mauve in soft photogenic shades. The matte finish keeps purple reading as elegant rather than novelty.

Luxe Satin in mulberry adds the deep evening-ready alternative. The glossy satin finish elevates purple for evening weddings and indoor formal venues with rich lighting.

Purple for Every Wedding

Spring weddings: lilac and lavender create soft romantic bridal parties. Autumn weddings: amethyst and mulberry suit jewel-tone palettes alongside burgundy and emerald. Evening weddings: mulberry in Luxe Satin reads as evening-ready and luxurious.

Pair with sage greenery for soft. Pair with champagne for warmth. Pair with burgundy for moody jewel-tone palettes.

Style It 99+ Ways

Two long sash straps wrap, twist, and tie into 99+ different necklines. Halter for elongation. One-shoulder for sophistication. Sweetheart for romantic. Strapless for evening.

Available in Size 1 (UK 6-16) and Size 2 (UK 16-26). Watch the styling tutorials to see every look.

Order Swatches First

Purple is tricky on screen - lilac can look pink, lavender can look grey, mulberry can look red. Order fabric swatches to confirm tone before committing. Swatches ship free worldwide.

Most brides order three purples to compare depth and undertone: a light lilac, a mid lavender, and a deeper amethyst or mulberry.