One of the hardest decision a bride ever has to make doesn't have anything to do with the venue or flowers or buttercream vs. fondant. Nope. Turns out, what every bride truly fears is finding a dress that all of her friends will love. And we all know, that's no easy task. If you are having a modern wedding, your bridal party's look can run the spectrum from sleek and minimalist to bold and playful. Here are several modern bridesmaid dresses that we think everyone will love to wear.

Above, this persimmon-colored, halter sheath dress will be the envy of all of your guests. This is ideal for a bridal party filled with athletic body types with Michelle Obama-worthy arms. Below, modern brides really don't have to stick to a single hue. For your summer event, dress your friends in floral patterned maxi dresses with a modern, deep v neckline (below).

In fact, who even says you need a dress? Not us. If your bridesmaids aren't really "dress people" anyway, try a sophisticated tuxedo jumpsuit like the one below. This is also a very cool choice if your groom has a woman on his side of the wedding party.

If your version of modern is youthful and glowing, embrace the 2015 metallic trend in shades of lavenders, blues, and silvers. Especially if your bridesmaids are under 30, they are going to love these party frocks!

If you had told me that one day I would be admiring something from Lauren Conrad, I might have scoffed (condescendingly, and without any level of subtlety). But, props to her for creating this beyond-amazing dress above. Light and airy, demure but unconventional, this dress belongs at every beach wedding. Forever.

Modern wedding bridesmaid dresses are also the perfect opportunity for a little surprise. While chiffon dresses are nothing new, this foiled chiffon dress (below) with high cut is more unexpected.

Same goes for this little lace number below. Without that super deep open collar illusion neckline, this lace shift would be right at home at any vintage wedding.

Those brides who really like the femininity of lace, but want to make it more modern just need to look for touches like above, or interesting tailoring. This mauve lace dress below features tons of pintucks framing the bodice. Especially with this kind of simple styling, this dress is completely modern at its best.