If you're stuck on a colour for your bridesmaid dresses now that you've chosen your wedding dress, allow us to introduce champagne, which, some might argue, is almost as delicious to wear as it is to drink. An increasingly popular choice and for very good reason, champagne sits on the cusp between gold and beige; a warm, often subtly glimmering shade that means champagne bridesmaid dresses effortlessly complement a range of wedding themes.
We know that choosing a colour for your bridesmaid dresses is possibly one of the most fraught decisions leading up to your wedding day. Whether you're planning a traditional church ceremony, or going al fresco in a back garden, barn or beach, champagne bridesmaid dresses look chic for any occasion, and is a universally flattering shade that is perhaps easier to wear than, say, burgundy, pale pink or sage green (as much as we love those more classic shades).
The good news is that from high street to high end, there are plenty of champagne bridesmaid dresses to choose from. Satin adds a glamorous touch, chiffon lends an ethereal feel, while tulle can create a dreamy effect. The choice is yours...
You don't need to spend a fortune when it comes to shopping for the best bridesmaid dress. Many high street brands - think ASOS, Pretty Lavish and AllSaints - offer a range of champagne bridesmaid dresses that won't break the bank. If you do want to go designer, however, brands like Staud, Joseph and Rabanne, all have champagne dresses that would make unforgettable bridesmaid attire.
Grazia's Round-Up Of The Best Champagne Bridesmaid Dresses At A Glance
Editor's choice: Six Stories Bridesmaid Cowl-Front Satin Slip Dress
Best high street champagne bridesmaid dress: Nobody's Child Ivory Satin Bardot Gaia Bridesmaid Maxi Dress
Best halter-neck champagne bridesmaid dress: Me+Em Halter-Neck Maxi Dress
Best midaxi champagne bridesmaid dress: Reiss Madalyn Significant Other Sequin V-Neck Maxi Dress
SHOP: The Best Champagne Bridesmaid Dresses For Your Special Day
Editor's Choice
River Islandwww.riverisland.com
This elegant maxi dress with off-the-shoulder details is an affordable yet sophisticated option for your bridesmaids.
clubllondon.com
Club L's Champagne Satin Backless Maxi Dress is elegance personified, complete with a unique scarf detail on the halterneck. Can't you just picture your bridal party swishing down the aisle wearing these?
Maids To Measurewww.maidstomeasure.com
Maids To Measure is the go-to brand for stunning bridesmaid dresses in a range of colours perfectly suited to your special day. The Tilly Satin High Neck Scarf Tie Halter Dress is an ideal champagne bridesmaid dress, regardless of the season.
www.asos.com
Get those cameras ready, this dress is the moment, complete with a pleated skirt and ribbon waistband to flatter the figure.
Pretty Lavishprettylavish.co.uk
Pretty Lavish knows how to make a luxurious yet affordable bridesmaid dress, and this option nails a champagne colour scheme. Made from a satin material and complete with a flattering cowl neck, this is a great bridesmaid dress option for your bridal party.
www.allsaints.com
You can't go wrong with an understated slip dress. This All Saints number is a great high street bridesmaid dress option that can be worn again and again.
www.selfridges.com
Love at first scroll - bridesmaid dresses don't always have to be floor-skimming, so if you're after a shorter dress, this is the one.
www.asos.com
This strappy number is the ultimate champagne bridesmaid dress if you love a satin finish and a classic column cut.
Pretty Lavishwww.asos.com
Looking for the perfect yet flattering bandeau bridesmaid dress for your bridal party? Look no further than this super chic champagne bridesmaid dress from Pretty Lavish.
www.nobodyschild.com
If you want an off-white bridesmaid dress to match your cream gown, Nobody's Child has the one.
www.thereformation.com
Short and sweet, with flared sleeves, Reformation's Pike dress is perfect if you want your bridesmaid to wear the lightest shade of champagne.
www.mytheresa.com
Made of a dazzling metallic knit, your bridesmaids will thank you (and then some) for this look by Rabanne.
www.joseph-fashion.com
This easy-to-wear slip dress is simple but oh-so-elegant and perfect for the height of summer.
www.meandem.com
Made of soft metallic jersey, Me+Em's halter-neck maxi dress is subtle but still show-stopping.
www.reiss.com
Made of liquid-like sequins creating a marbled effect that's arresting to the eye, this glimmering high street dress is the definition of champagne.
www.lilysilk.com
Lilysilk's dress is great if your bridesmaids want a slip-style dress but with the coverage of capped sleeves.
www.net-a-porter.com
For a bridesmaid dress with a difference, it's got to be this sequinned mini from Staud, with a giant bow at the reverse.
www.ghost.co.uk
Ghost's creamy satin midi dress is a warm take on the champagne trend. Perfect for bridesmaids who want a full-length sleeve.
Is champagne a good bridesmaid dress colour?
It's not a good colour but a great colour for a bridesmaid dress. In all seriousness, if you're looking for something a little off the beaten track, you couldn't do better than champagne, which, like the drink itself, is the personification of chic.
Is the bride supposed to buy the bridesmaid dresses?
Hmm, that's a tricky one. 'I've been a bridesmaid four times and, every time, the bride has paid for my dress. I do, however, feel like the tide is turning, with more brides opting to give their friends the option of choosing (and paying for) their own looks,' says senior fashion news editor Natalie Hammond. 'Yes, these brides are essentially asking you to foot the bill, but you're getting to wear something that a) you actually like and b) that you'll 100% wear again. It makes sense.'
Renee Washington, Grazia's Digital Fashion and Beauty Assistant, lives online. With a penchant for wispy lashes and streetwear, she writes about the worlds of fashion and beauty from the viewpoint of the modern fashion girlie.