So she asked you to be her bridesmaid? Exciting times ahead indeed! You’ve got so many things to think about, from the multiple ways you’re going to lend her a hand, to the little surprises you’ll be organizing for her and most importantly, to which gown you’re going to wear come the big day.

Unless the bride is in full bridezilla mode and wants you to wear the ugliest dress ever, we’re thinking you should consider something more modern that mimics the beautiful trends that we’ve been eying on the runways. Of course, a bridesmaid should never steal the bride’s thunder – or else all hell will break loose – but she should nevertheless reflect the wedding’s theme and blend well with the whole bridal party.

That said, you should always be one step ahead and choose a gown that you can wear more than once on a long term basis. Usually, bridesmaid gowns range from pastel colors to more discrete ones, such as soft yellows, calm blue tones and pastel pinks. To help you out, we’ve scoured 10 whimsical bridesmaid dresses that will surely get your inspiration flow going.

Article Written by Cindy Menassa