Choosing a Colored Wedding Dress

The new trend in weddings is losing the traditional white and off white of the wedding dress and finding one that is colored. After all, the bride is supposed to look the best in her dress, why choose a color that simply does not work for you?

From the Beginning

The trend towards color for the bride began with hints of color in the form of flowers, embroidery, or sashes or ribbons. The accents utilized color while still allowing the traditional white dress. The independent women of the 21st century are not held back by traditions or other people's idea of the way things should be. Color in wedding dresses is the perfect way to symbolize this break from the past, but it does take some courage to buck the trend- tongues will always wag, and some will disapprove.

Picking the Right Color

The best way to determine the color of a dress is to reflect the colors of the season - choosing a colored wedding dress / gown should be done according to the season. Spring and Easter offer choices of pastels in pinks, purples, blues, and yellows. Summer brides can use deeper shades of similar colors. Autumn, of course, entails gold, yellows and even some shades of orange. Winter offers a chance for the loudest statement, with deep reds, blues, and white dresses with bold edging being chosen by brides. For brides who do not want such an obvious display of color for their wedding gown, lighter shades are a good option.

Dealing with Traditionalists

Inevitably, when neglecting tradition or common knowledge, there will be those who are unhappy with your decision. This can include some of the people closest to you. You will have to keep in mind that this is your wedding, not theirs. If they object to the rejection of the white wedding, you may want to remind them of history. The white wedding dress has always been impractical, and the woman who ushered it into history was a queen. The white wedding dress made its debut on Queen Victoria only two hundred years ago.

If you want to add color to your ensemble but don't want to be overbearing about it, keep in mind that bordering, edging, and sashes are also solid alternatives. Do not be afraid to do what you want, this is your day.