Colored Wedding Dresses

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These days, brides are looking for more and more ways to show off their personality during their wedding.

For many, this means choosing an original wedding gown – and it doesn’t necessarily have to be white!

Many brides are adding subtle touches of color to their gowns, throwing splashes of bold statement color in unexpected places, or walking down the aisle in an unexpected color like red, or purple!

A Color Infusion

These days, when it comes to weddings, there are few hard and fast rules. Many brides want their dress to reflect their unique personality – and choosing a colored gown can be a stunning way to do this!

For the bride who wishes to make a subtle statement, choose a very light colored gown in the palest of pink, a light robin’s egg blue, or a pastel green. To make a bolder statement, choose a dark gown – black, deep red, or emerald green have all been seen on the aisle.

Color can be incorporated into all aspects of the day, and is often cued by the season. Spring brides may opt to use pastel, pale colors, while summer brides are more apt to choose bright yellows, pinks, and oranges. Brides marrying in the autumn months can get their inspiration from the fall foliage and use burnt sienna, harvest oranges, and deep amber. For the winter bride, nothing is more striking than dark red, purple, or black accents.

Showcase your color choices not only on your dress, but on your invitations, your decor, your attendants, and your flowers!

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A Subtle Selection

Adding color doesn’t have to be a bold statement. You can still wear the traditional white dress with a bit of a modern, colorful edge to it!

Consider showing off your color choice with colorful accents on a time-honored white gown. Many dresses feature dramatic embroidery in colors like eggplant, gold, or wine. Add a sash to your gown that is made of the same material, and color, as your bridesmaids’ dresses for a striking hint of color that will look stunning in photos. You may choose to simple add a touch of color to your accessories – colored shoes are a bold way to make a statement.

A Statement Dress

Many independent-thinking brides want to go all out on their wedding day with a fully colored gown. Though often hard to find, colored wedding dresses are becoming increasingly popular. Look for full on gowns in crimson, violet, or emerald green. Fabrics like taffeta or satin will keep a traditional look and feel to your colored wedding gown. You may wish to match your wedding dress to your overall theme. If you have a gothic theme, you may wish to wear an ornate black and burgundy dress, for example.

A Cultural Choice

In many cultures, brides wear colors besides white on their wedding day. If you belong to a certain community, or simply wish to have some exotic elements to your gown, you may wish to research bridal apparel from various regions. Red is the color of choice in China as well as in India, where many brides wear red saris with elaborate gold embroidery on their wedding day.

White’s Not For Me

Lots of women don’t think of white as one of their best colors. Depending on your skin tone, it might make you look a bit washed out. Why wear a color you loathe on your wedding day? Various shades of off-white or pale colors can do wonders for your skin-tone, so even if you are planning a traditional affair you may consider a dress that comes in pearl, champagne, or pale rose. Choose a color that makes you feel beautiful!

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