There are a lot of things to think about when planning a wedding, and one of the most important is what your bridesmaids will wear on your Big Day.

While this may not seem as high a priority as your own wedding dress, their gowns dictate what flowers they will have and the overall colour and theme of the day.

Here are some of the hottest trends for bridesmaids this year for inspiration:

– Black bridesmaid dresses

Whether you are getting hitched in the UK or arranging a Cyprus beach wedding, you might consider dressing your best girlfriends in black.

This colour is all the rage this year, no matter if you’re arranging a summer or winter wedding. This is because everyone looks good in black, with the shade being flattering for a variety of shapes, sizes and skin tones, so you can please all your bridesmaids with this choice.

What’s more, it is practical and spillages can be easily disguised – so you don’t have to fret if a glass of champagne gets knocked on to the frock!

– Separate skirts and tops

Traditionally, bridesmaids wear dresses. However, you could go for an alternative look by buying separate skirts and tops for your favourite gal pals instead.

This makes it much easier to come across outfits that fit, with many ladies finding it difficult to settle on a dress that is the right size for both their chest and their hips.

What’s more, it allows your bridesmaids o have some individuality – for instance, they could all wear the same skirt but choose different tops.

– Sequins

Don’t save sequinned dresses just for festive weddings, as adorning bridesmaid dresses with glitter and sparkle will look fabulous in the sunshine

Embrace this look by choosing pale pink gowns and watch the sequins glisten as night falls.