Roses are red, violets are blue... were in the mood for a wedding, how about you?

　　Theres nothing better than a wedding. A celebration of love and family, dancing and cake. A whole day surrounded by your nearest and dearest. Not to mention, an opportunity to dress up. Whats not to love? And speaking of love, the first colour that comes to everyones head when they think of that word is red.

　　So if you want to channel the big L-O-V-E on your wedding day, dressing your bridesmaids up in red is a no-brainer(especially if said choice is an affordable bridesmaid dress, to boot). Its a sumptuous and passionate colour that suits almost any skin tone. Plus, the contrast between your white wedding dress and their red gowns will look stunning in photos. Whats more, its the perfect pick for winter weddings.

　　The best red bridesmaid dresses UK 2023 1. New Look Red Satin Cowl Neck Strappy Wrap Front Midi Dress

　　New LookPrice:33.99www.newlook.com

　　View offer Who says you have to spend a fortune on bridesmaids dresses? This Red Satin Cowl Neck Midi Dress from New Look is less than £35, so great if youve got a larger bridal party.

　　2. Mango Asymmetrical Pleated Dress

　　MangoPrice:109.99shop.mango.com

　　View offer From the one shoulder design to the flowy, pleated skirt and cut-out detailing, this dress isnt just comfortable, but stylish too. Were visualising it on a destination wedding, paired with gold shoes.

　　3. Nobodys Child Terracotta Puff Sleeve Zora Midaxi Dress

　　Nobodys Child Price:120www.nobodyschild.com

　　View offer After something more casual? This puff-sleeve dress is perfect. Crafted from a viscose blend fabric, with a swishy a-line skirt and high neck, its great for bridesmaids who prefer a little more coverage.

　　4. Ghost Delphine Bias Cut Satin Maxi Dress In Red

　　GhostPrice:195www.johnlewis.com

　　View offer When it comes to bridesmaids dresses, Ghost always delivers on quality and style. Their silky dresses are a cult-favourite, including this button-up number, which screams winter wedding.

　　5. Quiz Red One Shoulder Bow Maxi Dress

　　QuizPrice:54.99 (was £74.99)www.quizclothing.co.uk

　　View offer If drama is what youre after, go for this structural bow-detail dress from Quiz. Its ideal for a festive-style wedding, featuring a fit-and-flare silhouette thats super flattering.

　　6. Coast Bardot Tie Shoulder Satin Gown

　　CoastPrice:103.20 (was £129)www.coastfashion.com

　　View offer We love the off-shoulder design of this Coast dress. With the bardot style and knot details, it looks a lot more expensive than it is. Plus, its currently on sale!

　　7. Club L London Marisa Berry Satin V-Neck Flutter-Sleeve Maxi Dress

　　Club L LondonPrice:95clubllondon.com

　　View offer This satin maxi dress is a staple for any bridal party. Crafted from silky, berry-toned fabric, its flutter sleeves and v-neck design makes it truly timeless.

　　What are the different shades of red for a bridesmaid dress? Within the red colour, there are tons of shades that are suited to vastly different bridal themes. If youre looking for a particular shade thats just right for you, here are the top red shades for bridesmaid dresses.

　　• Berry red

　　• Bordeaux / wine red

　　• Oxblood

　　• Raspberry

　　• Poppy red

　　• Rust / burnt red

　　• Cranberry red

　　• Scarlet

　　• Crimson

　　• Burgundy

　　• Maroon

　　Want more? Check out this amazing infographic from Be More You. Make sure to keep scrolling for the best red bridesmaid dresses to buy in the UK.

　　Emma Hawkins is a Style Writer at Bauer Media UK and specialises in all things fashion and beauty. Any hair questions, shes your gal. After all, theres no cut or colour she hasnt tried – wolf cut, blue dip-dye, scalp bleach – the lot! Outside of work, youll either find her at the gym or binge-watching crime docs.