If you just became engaged, your first major purchase for your
wedding will probably be your wedding dress. Choosing your wedding
gown may be the biggest decision you make, other than saying,
“Yes.” Brides often agonize for months, trying on dozens of
dresses, before making a final decision on the perfect wedding
gown. When picking your wedding dress, don’t think a white gown is
your only option. In recent years, it is becoming more common for
brides to wear colorful dresses like
green wedding dresses on their wedding day.
Racy Red
It’s traditional for the bride to wear red in other countries, but
the red wedding dress has yet to make a big splash in the United
States. In China, red symbolizes joy and good fortune. Chinese
weddings feature red decor, red flowers and yes, red wedding
gowns.
In some European countries, it’s not unusual to see
red wedding dresses from brick red to fire engine red to
deep burgundy. Red is a festive color and often associated with
hearts and love, so it makes sense to wear it on your wedding day.
See the latest about red wedding gowns at Red Hot Brides.
Feeling Blue
Blue might not be a color that you’d normally associate with
wedding dresses, but it’s been increasing in popularity in the last
few years.
Blue wedding dresses vary from sky blue to deep navy.
Maggie Sottero offers beautiful wedding gowns in pale blue. If blue
is your favorite color, consider making a bold statement and
getting married in your favorite shade!
Basic Black
Nothing could be further from the conventional pure, white wedding
dress than a black one. London-based designer, David Fielden even
went so far as to suggest that brides wear black while their
bridesmaids wear white. It definitely takes things in a whole new
direction! Before brides go running out to buy
black wedding dresses, there is a word of caution. Years
ago, Sarah Jessica Parker wore black when she married her husband,
actor Matthew Broderick.
In a 2006 interview with Marie Claire magazine, the “Sex and the
City” star admits that she looks back and regrets not wearing a
more traditional gown at her wedding. Weddings are incredibly
special days.
Just a Little Color
For brides who aren’t thrilled with the idea of skipping the white
gown altogether, there is another option. You can wear the
traditional
white wedding dresses but add a little color with a
colored sash, bow, trim or hemline. Some bridal retailers, like
Helenebridal, offer wedding gowns with these types of colorful
accents. With these dresses, you can liven up your look without
being overwhelmed by too much color.
