67 of Our Favorite Colorful Wedding Dresses From Real Weddings (2024)

35 Reception Dresses Brides Changed Into for Their Parties

Red and Gold

Bride Katie wore a custom lehenga from Frontier Heritage for her traditional Sikh ceremony.

Joyful Florals

Monique Lhuillier's "Wonder" gown features whimsical floral and butterfly embroidery and appliqués and a vintage-inspired black velvet belt.

Beaded Beauty

This slinky, beaded Zuhair Murad dress sparkles like the sea.

Gold Gown

This colorful wedding dress by Leanne Marshall lent a golden touch to the couple's reception, proving that a splash of color is always welcome.

Tropical Print

Complete with a bold floral print, this bright wedding dress by Lela Rose was the perfect choice for this couple's tropical locale. The sand made a perfect neutral backdrop for the bright and cheery gown.

Asymmetrical and Ruffled

Giambattista Valli designed this ruffled, floral-print gown with an asymmetrical hemline. It was the perfect choice for an intimate, nature-centric wedding, but it would be equally pretty at a garden or beach affair.

Yellow Taffeta

A colorful gown works especially well in a more industrial wedding venue, where it really has the chance to pop. This bride chose a yellow taffeta Tory Burch gown, which helped warm up the brick-heavy space.

Traditional Hanbok

This bride sported a traditional South Korean garment called a hanbok for her wedding, and the colorful look absolutely wowed. "The first layer acts as a slip; it's called a skirt," she shared. "The second layer is the red dress or chima, the hanbok skirt. Next, the sokchima, a corset-like layer with hanbok jacket, or jeogori, is put on, followed by the wonsamor hwalot, the ceremonial jacket."

Floral, Butterfly Print

Complete with a floral print and butterfly accents, this Monique Lhuillier wedding dress helped the bride make a romantic statement on her big day. The off-the-shoulder neckline and puff sleeves also played into the same mood.

Red Saree

Gold-and-silver accents covered this red saree worn at a traditional Hindu ceremony.

"Something Blue" Accents

A cotton Oscar de la Renta co*cktail dress with three-quarter sleeves, a belted waist, and floral details added "something blue" to this bride's style.

Floral Halter Neck

This Alex Marie dress featured a halter neck, tiered ruffles, and a floral design for a romantic, colorful look.

Hand-Painted

Natalie Taylor Humphrey hand-painted birds and flowers onto this blue-and-white ball gown by Kate McDonald Bridal.

Moody Velvet

Dark teal velvet and a gold dragonfly broach helped this bride's IconoClasp garment fit right into her elopement's foggy surroundings.

Sheer With Emboidery

This showstopper by Claire Pettiebone featured warm red embroidery and an ethereal sheer cape.

Monochromatic

Yefta Gunawan dreamed up this dramatic, embossed red gown for a traditional Chinese tea ceremony. The matching veil by Rinaldy Yunardi was an incredible finishing touch.

Beige Lace

Emily Riggs used a beige lace overlay to craft this bohemian look. For a touch of contrast, Ash + OAK arranged a mix of dark blooms for the bride's bouquet.

Wedding Inspiration

It's not often that a dress inspires an entire wedding. The floral motifs on this Monique Lhuillier, however, set the theme for this flower-centric outdoor event.

Blush and Functional

A flowy, detachable skirt made this blush Galia Lahav number feel light and functional.

Coordinating Bouquet

A mix of garden roses and white hydrangeas by Blue Ladder Botany was the ultimate nod to the floral appliqués on this light blue Marchesa ensemble.

Subtle Pink

A colorful dress doesn't require ultra-bright shades. This blush Hayley Paige creation was perfect for a bride looking for just a touch of color.

Damask Lining

For her traditional Indian ceremony, this bride stunned in a bespoke silver lehenga. A damask lining was added for a luxurious pop of red.

Blue Bling

Shop Gossamer designed this blue, sheer gown complete with icy crystals.

Dove Details

Iridescent dove and vine details brought a dream-like quality to this blush Paolo Sebastian dress.

Natural Designs

This pink Marchesa number's flowering rose and greenery branches made it seem as if its wearer was walking through a garden.

Off-White

This bride sported an off-white Sabyasachi gown adorned with floral motifs. The ensemble brought a touch of elegance to the couple's camping wedding weekend.

Light Blue

Emily Riggs crafted the light blue gown seen here, which was the perfect fit for this couple's nontraditional wedding. The pair bypassed a cake, bouquet, and parent dances in addition to the classic white wedding dress.

Light Blue With Embroidery

We love the subtle shade of blue in this bride's traditional Korean hanbok by LeeHwa. Its delicate floral embroidery was another highlight.

Watercolor

The flowy skirt and light blue hue of this Leanne Marshall design reminded us a lot of Cinderella. However, watercolor streaks made it feel more contemporary.

Two-Piece Look

A colorful venue calls for an equally colorful ensemble. To achieve this look, the bride combined a sparkling Badgley Mischka top with a full pink skirt by Bliss Tulle that blended well with the location's vibrant mural.

Hot Pink

Everything about this unexpected Marchesa wedding dress—from its hot pink hue to its romantic floral details—screams "The City of Love."

Pink Lehenga

To celebrate her groom's Indian heritage, this bride donned a blush lehenga with crystal details.

Minimal Accessories

Try pairing a colorful dress with understated accessories. To showcase her floral Wendy Makin number, this bride went without a necklace and accessorized with only her mother's pearl and crystal earrings.

Bold Pattern

This couple both sported traditional Indian attire from Manish Malhotra, but the intricate burgundy pattern on the bride's lehenga was a particular stand-out.

Yellow

Make like this bride and opt for a gown made from just one solid, vibrant color. We love her sunny yellow Sarah Seven dress.

Cherry Blossom

Monique Lhuillier brought cherry blossom branches to life on this bride's gown.

Blue and White

If you can't commit to color completely, take notes from this bride and choose a dress with a white bodice and pigmented bottom, like this Chantel Lauren number.

Colorful Duo

Both bride and groom wore the same fiery red hue for their big day. Anita Dongre designed the bride's traditional gold-embroidered lehenga.

Painted Details

ThisRomona Kevežabeauty seemed like it came straight out of a painting thanks to its watercolor flowers.

Silver

To contrast her wife's white Lela Rose gown, this bride decided on a silver look by Carol Hannah.

Color-Blocked

The color on this Truvelle ensemble came in the form of rose gold sequins.

Black

While the gold embroidery and hints of pink in this lehenga were decidedly unique, the black fabric made for an unexpected color choice.

Floral Pattern

Red and blue flowers gave an otherwise white dress a colorful upgrade. Believe it or not, the gorgeous gown is actually a Mac Duggal prom dress the bride found in a department store.

Taupe

For her wedding day, the bride-to-be wanted to venture out of her comfort zone. This taupe Inbal Dror dress with dramatic corset fit the bill.

Dusty Pink

Aidan Mattox crafted this dusty pink gown with a billowing bodice. It gave the ensemble an old-world vibe.

Gilded Details

Gold embroidery gave a regal pop of color to an otherwise all-white Binari Art lehenga.

Blue-Gray

When looking for a dress, this bride wanted something gray to represent her love of rainy days. So, when she discovered Leanne Marshall's "Rain Cloud" dress, she was instantly sold.

Bright Apricot

As a colorful nod to her Indian background, this bride flew to India where she found the perfect orange lehenga for her big day.

Pink and Sheer

Is there anything dreamier than sheer, blush fabric? Lara designed this off-the-shoulder gown with floral embroidery for good measure.

Dots of Color

Color doesn't have to be reserved for fabric. Case in point? The small pink flowers that dotted this Needle & Thread beauty.

Hot Pink Lehenga

Even at a traditional Indian wedding full of vibrant colors, this hot pink lehenga still stood out.

Keeping with Tradition

As an homage to her grandmother and mother—who both wore nontraditional bridal attire at their own weddings—this bride chose a Monique Lhuillier ball gown with pink accents.

Metallic

To create a sentimental and unforgettable look, this bride designed her own dress. It featured an off-the-shoulder neckline and metallic oyster leavers lace.

Blush Ruffles

Layers of dusty rose-hued tulle and organza came together to complete this Monique Lhuillier creation.

Navy Blue

Carolina Herrera created this unexpected gown featuring a sheer, floral overlay atop navy blue lining.

Pastels and Butterflies

Although this Claire Pettibone sheath was white, its pastel accents and butterfly appliqués made it anything but traditional.

Black and White

Vera Wang used a classic black-and-white color palette on this two-toned ball gown.

Something Blue

Tiny flecks of blue dotted this hot pink floral maxi dress as a subtle nod to the "something blue" wedding tradition.

Illusion

This colorful bridal look is actually two pieces. Stella McCartney designed the bespoke creation by merging a white top and floral skirt.

Ruffled Red

Lush ruffles in vibrant red made this Vera Wang dress a standout.

Blue and Beige

The deep shades of blue and light beige in this YolanCris number contrasted with the bride's bright pink bouquet.

Pale Purple

Have you ever seen a purple wedding dress? This ModCloth gown set a new bridal standard.

Princess-Worthy Red

Alexander McQueen designed this stellar short-sleeved dress.

Starstruck Navy

Volume, color, and a one-of-a-kind pattern made this Naeem Khan gown completely unforgettable.

Fully Red

Full and powerful, this bright red dress was absolutely awe-inducing. Vera Wang designed the gown—the label was the bride's first choice.

Silvery Blue

This Jarmil dress sparkled like the ocean in a shimmering shade of bluish-silver.

Floral and Belted

This floral Monique Lhullier wedding dress came straight off the Spring 2018 Haute Couture Show runway in Paris, France. For a little extra drama, the bride added a wide vintage-inspired belt.