Something old, something new, something borrowed, why not have your best girls as your something blue? Blue really brings something special to weddings. Its cool, calming presence just spreads good vibes throughout the day! Whether it's pastel, powder, sky, light or baby blue bridesmaid dresses you're after, we have lots of looks to inspire if you are in love with this look. Whether you’re planning on picking your bridesmaids dresses yourself or if you want to give your girls some hints and tips for finding their own, there are plenty of beautiful choices both in long and short versions for you and your ladies to choose from. We've rounded up 45 gorgeous real life bridal party ideas to inspire, so let's take a look...

Blue Bridesmaids Dresses Inspiration & Ideas

1. Flowing long pastel blue bridesmaids dresses are perfect for a more glam wedding party look, not to mention being practical for the more chillier months of the year. We love One Fab Day bride Felicia's choice of glam blue gowns from BHLDN and Adrianna Papell.

2. One Fab Day bride Keia's bridesmaids looked incredible in long, glam and gorgeous flowing pastel blue satin bridesmaids dresses.

3. What gorgeous blue bridesmaids dress inspiration for a spring or summer wedding. We love the flutter sleeves and the white satin hairbands by Clementine and Mint are the icing on the cake!

4. Just how gorgeous are Jane's bridesmaids in their midi periwinkle blue bridesmaids dresses!? They are by Australian fashion label Bec & Bridge.

5. One Fab Day bride Danielle sourced these show-stopping embroidered bridesmaids dresses for her best gals on ASOS - the combination of baby blue, teeny dot tulle, and dainty florals is just sensational!

6. Stylish bride Eibhlín's gorgeous powder blue bridesmaid dresses were sourced from Self-Portrait.

7. For an extra special "something blue" One Fab Day bride Hayley's bridesmaids wowed in mix and match bridesmaid gowns in tonal shades of blue in a range of materials from vivid floral print to shining satin.

8. This bridal party went all out on the mismatching and mixed a variety of blue shades and silhouettes and we’re all for it! To really nail the look, incorporate different cuts and colours, as well as varying hemlines and different textures. 

9. One Fab Day bride Shauna's bridesmaids wore a trio of powder blue pleated gowns which were paired with sweet pastel bouquets.

10. For her destination wedding in the sun, this bride chose a mix of blue bridesmaids dresses in ditsy floral prints.

11. We love this bride's choice of blue bridesmaids dresses mixing different fabrics, shades and hemlines.

12. One Fab Day bride Siún's bridesmaids wore blush and baby blue bridesmaids dresses chosen by the bride as a nod to both her grandparents and parents weddings who also had bridesmaids in pink and blue!

13. We can't take our eyes off these stylish gals wearing blue Dessy in Cottage Rose Dusk Blue and Mist.

14. Dusty blue bridesmaids dresses and poppin' poppy bouquets, we love this fun combo!

15. We're loving the garden party vibes of this stylish squad in blue satin cowl neckline dresses.

16. Aoife's bridesmaids looked absolutely phenomenal in Dresscode crepe gowns with satin ribbon waistbands in a powdery blue hue.

17. For a summer garden party wedding, we can't think of anything better than these blue toile print bridesmaids dresses!

18. One Fab Day bride Vanessa's girls prove that blue bridesmaids dresses always look sensational as they stunned in light blue satin gowns by Six Stories.

19. For her beachside celebration this stylish bride chose mismatched blue bridesmaids dresses for her girls which she paired with bright bouquets in sunshiney shades.

20. For their cliffside wedding in Ireland, One Fab Day bride Stefanie chose Birdy Grey bridesmaids dresses in dusty blue, which matched the Irish landscape perfectly.

21. Looking for a unique bridesmaid dress idea for a spring or summer wedding? These gorgeous blue floral bridesmaid dresses from Reformation could the perfect option.

22. A perfectly mismatched blue bridesmaids party rocking dresses from Acler, Amelius and Leo Lin.

23. For their glam winter wedding Laura's bridesmaids wowed in glittering icy blue sequin dresses by Maya Deluxe.

24. Lauren's girls were her perfect something blue in chic baby blue bridesmaids dresses.

25. What a chic matching blue bridesmaids squad! The white bouquets are the perfect finishing touch.

26. Anna and her ladies looked oh-so-sweet in their mix and match blue bridesmaids dresses. The unique mix of textures from tulle to embroidery give the overall look such a romantic feel.

27. One Fab Day bride Aisling's girls as her perfect 'something blue' in their gorgeous blue bridesmaids dresses from ASOS.

28. We're a little bit obsessed with this gorgeous Jenny Yoo blue floral fashion moment.

29. Janaya's bridesmaids looked stunning in fresh blue off-the-shoulder gowns, paired with elegant rustic bouquets, dripping with greenery and dotted with white blooms.

30. Exceptionally creative bride Lesea not only designed her own wedding dress, she designed each of her girls gorgeous blue floral bridesmaids dresses too. What a talent!

31. Fur stoles for the bridesmaids - a clever cold weather accessory, and a brilliant bouquet alternative! We love this idea from real bride Aoife's winter wedding.

32. One Fab Day bride Aoife's bridesmaids wore stunning cornflower blue multiway dresses - the dresses allowed each bridesmaid to rock her own silhouette.

33. One Fab Day bride Kiersten effortlessly blended soft florals on white into her soft blue palette of bridesmaid dresses from Dessy.

34. What an utterly gorgeous mismatched blue floral bridesmaids lineup!

35. One Fab Day bride Niamh's right-hand girls wore a mix of purple, cornflower blue and floral bridesmaids dresses, which created a stunning mix and match look.

36. Francesca's cool-toned bridal party were dressed in a selection of mix and match dresses in different textures and shades of blue going from icy to navy! The dresses are from BHLDN and Birdy Grey. 

37. These white and blue floral print midi dresses with tie string detail are oh-so-romantic. And bang on trend, too!

38. We don't know what we love more, those gorgeous blue bridesmaids dresses, or those beaming smiles!

29. This fun and stylish squad are proof that blue bridesmaid dresses can work with any colour palette.

40. Blue floral bridesmaids dresses and basket bouquets, we can't think of anything better for a beachside soirée!

41. Pink bouquets were the perfect paring with these soft blue bridesmaids dresses by Shona Joy.

42. This chic squad rocked a combo of floral pattern and non-pattern dresses in different shades of blue.

43. For their retro wedding celebration One Fab Day bride Lisa's ladies wowed in short gingham blue dresses by Harley Viera-Newton.

44. One Fab Day bride Frances' girls showcasing the art of staying in one colour palette while switching up the styles and fabrics to give a cohesive yet distinctive look to your squad.

45. Can you say Pinterest-worthy bridal party? We can't think of a better 'something blue'!

For more inspiration on dressing your favourite group of gals check out all our posts about the Bridesmaids.