Whether it’s a satin purple or just a little black edge around a more [tag]traditional wedding dress[/tag], the colored wedding dress is fast becoming popular. If you’re considering wearing one for your special day, there a few things you may want to consider.
First, just because colored wedding dresses are becoming popular doesn’t mean everybody is necessarily going to be on board with the idea. While 20-somethings around the world are getting excited about color, mothers, aunts, grandmothers, and even grooms might not be wild about the idea at first. Some guests might whisper a little about how white is supposed to symbolize the purity of the bride. If you’re not worried about this or just don’t care (good for you!) then you’re the perfect candidate for a colored wedding dress.
While it can’t be accurately said that there is much of a standard for wearing [tag]colored wedding dresses[/tag] (people haven’t been doing it too long), there are a few things you’ll want to take into consideration. First, what season are you getting married in? Spring brides tend to wear soft pastels, while summer brides often wear a deeper shade of similar colors. Autumn brides like the “fire” colors; yellow, burnt red, and even a hint of orange. Winter brides can sometimes have the most fun, choosing deep, rich colors like reds and purples.
If you’re not thrilled about white but also not bent on making an overly bold statement, consider a very pale color. Pinks, yellows, and blues can come in such pale hues that people might not even notice if they’re not looking for it. If you’re in a controlled setting for pictures, you can also control the lighting in a way that will either accentuate or downplay the fact that your dress isn’t white. It could be a good compromise for brides whose loved ones aren’t quite ready for a bright red wedding dress.
Finding a colored wedding dress isn’t likely to be the easiest part of your wedding. Strangely, it seems like the dress industry isn’t keeping up with the trend as effectively as you might think. Most wedding dress stores do carry a limited collection of colored dresses, but considering how many more options there are when color is introduced, it doesn’t usually seem big enough. If you’re not on a very tight budget, you may be able to get a talented seamstress to make a dress for you. The labor makes the cost of the dress go up, but you can usually choose a less expensive fabric and offset it that way. If you know someone particularly gifted with fabrics, you could also try to dye a white dress that you like.
The great thing about wearing a colored wedding dress is how many options there are. For the independent woman who wants to assert a little bit of herself as she joins the institution of [tag]marriage[/tag], a colored wedding dress can be a great symbol. Remember, it’s your big day; if you want a colored wedding dress, make it happen! You’re going to look beautiful!
The team at Signature Wedding Aisle Runners