Andrew Newson 01/02/2022 Andrew Newson 01/02/2022

And the bridesmaids wore.....

Bridesmaid dress inspiration

Bridesmaid dresses

So you’ve picked your best friends and/or family members to be a part of your special day but what to dress them in?

You could pick a nod to the 1980’s style of satin meringue dress but that would be mean - and of course there is always the chance that they might return the ‘favour’ when they get married!

I like the idea of choosing a dress that they might wear again. I know all my bridesmaids wore theirs at leat once more. I should add that this was the second dress that I chose for them - a below the knee, black strapless number. The first dresses were full length, burgundy, very bridesmaid looking and probably wouldn’t be worn again (that wasn’t the reason I changed my mind though!).

I’m not one to follow trends (see my wardrobe for details) but looking back over my past weddings pastels seem to be the most popular - particularly in shades of blue.

If you are currently trying to pick out bridesmaid dresses here are some of my favourites to give you a bit of inspiration…

So what are you going to dress your best girls in? Do let me know!

With thanks to Simon Butler, Nisha Keaton and Imogen Eve for having me along to second shoot for some of the above weddings.

Andrew Newson 14/12/2021 Andrew Newson 14/12/2021

Toni & Ben's wedding at Blackstock Country Estate, East Sussex

Toni and Ben’s wedding at Blackstock Country Estate

I stepped in to photograph Toni and Ben’s wedding very last minute, due to their booked photographer catching the dreaded C (and I had some big shoes to fill as their original photographer is amazing).

My first time at Blackstock Country Estate and what a delight! Toni looked just stunning as she walked down the aisle with her lovely son.

After drinks and greeting their guests, the newly weds and I went for a quick spin on the safari jeep to take some portraits by the lake (and the kids had a go too!)

The gorgeous barn was set up ready for speeches and the wedding breakfast (a very good BBQ!)

Cake cutting (delicious cake made by the groom’s sister), relaxing and another quick couple’s portrait session before the evening party kicked off.

And what a party! After the first dance as a surprise for the couple’s son, who is mad about Michael Jackson, they booked an MJ impersonator! (Rory Jackson from Briton’s Got Talent)