Over the last couple of years mismatched bridesmaid dresses have been one of the biggest trends, with brides choosing a color and bridesmaids picking from a selection of dresses in that color to fit their body type and personality. This is a great idea and one that will stick over the next year, with Brides and their Maids taking it one step further using different shades of colors and even mix and matching a couple of colors (within the wedding palette). The trick here is to keep the dresses coherent, while playing with different colors and styles. Here is a great article with tips on how to Mix-and-Match Bridesmaid Dresses
Photos: 1) Fly Me to the Moon- me-you-just-us-two.tumblr.com, 2) Martha Stewart Weddings- marthastewartweddings.com, 3) Ruffled- ruffledblog.com
