Laura Ashley is about to introduce some fun party dresses into their collection. Being a lover of anything classic, I was struck by the classic tailored shapes and bold, bright hues – perfect to mix and match and wear over and over again. They’d also make great bridesmaid’s attire! So I put together nine bridesmaids looks – three for ‘A Modern Celebration’, three for ‘A Formal Affair’ and three for ‘A Garden Party’ – mixing up accessories but letting the shape and colour of the dress remain the highlight.

The bold hues of the gowns are beautifully matched with other brights – emerald with orange, fuchsia with yellow. Try fun bold accessories and unexpected shapes and textures.

1. Laura Ashley red cocktail dress. Alannah Hill My beautiful life clip, 3. Mimco Jewel Stud 4. Mollini Carnival Stripe Heel from StyleTread

1. Laura Ashley emerald green cocktail dress 2. Gorman orange patent heel 3. Dinosaur Designs resin boulder bangle 4. Forever New 5. Witchery Flower Motif Hair Elastic

1. Laura Ashley pink cocktail dress with bow. 2. Mollini Yellow Goodman Heels 3. ban.do sequin party clip set 4. Tilkah Bubbles Cuff 5. Dinosaur Designs Bones Wishbone Bangles

A formal wedding is always fun – pairing the gowns back with sparkly, classic accessories like sequins, pearls and golds and blacks.

1. Laura Ashley emerald green cocktail dress 2. Alannah Hill My beautiful life clip 3. Wonder Clutch from Mimco 4. Liberte Lux Necklace from birdsnest 5. Samantha heels from Witchery

1. Laura Ashley red cocktail dress 2. Oroton Octavia Necklace 3. Judith Leiber Floral Clutch via Neimen Marcus 4. Forever New Large Stud Earrings 5. Verali Heist gold glitter Shoes

1. .Laura Ashley pink cocktail dress with bow 2. Alannah Hill My beautiful life clip 3. Stella Jewel Jewelbox Shoes 4. Samantha Wills Beau Beauty Ring

With Spring upon us, there are plenty of garden party style weddings. A simple flower in the hair with some fun jewels and wearable shoes are perfect for a day in the dappled shade enjoying Pimms, and strawberries with cream!

1. Laura Ashley pink cocktail dress with bow 2. Alannah Hill Ode To Love Hair Flower 3. Samantha Wills Garden of Eden Earrings, 4.Trenery peeptoe flats

1. Laura Ashley emerald green cocktail dress 2. Alannah Hill My beautiful life clip, 3 Polli Fig Tree earrings 4. Shoes Of Prey heels

1. Laura Ashley red cocktail dress 2. Tilkah Calypso Strand Necklace 3. Samantha Wills The Hamptons Ring 4. Witchery Margot Slingback