Nothing inspires a party atmosphere like the shimmer of sequins and these shiny decorative adornments are no longer just for the holiday season. Sparkle is wearable year-round and sequin bridesmaid dresses look especially fabulous at outdoor warm-weather weddings - just imagine yourself flanked by sparkle in the summer sun! Your girls will also appreciate the fact that they'll be able to wear their shimmering party dresses for years to come.

From understated blush-toned sequin frocks to festive chevron-patterned ensembles, we've been spotting sequin bridesmaid dresses in tons of real weddings lately, so we decided to share some of our favourite styles, and tell you where you can score similar gowns for your big day without breaking the bank.