Crystal Chiffon

Non-White Wedding Dresses

Designers have become much more daring in their use of color for bridal gowns in recent years. No longer are brides limited to white or ivory; these days one can find wedding gowns in all sorts of colors. Most are soft hues, like the gray and blush gowns featured in Vera Wang’s latest collection, but some designers are offering gowns in more saturated colors as well. These are some beautiful options for non-white wedding gowns, as well as tips on how to pull the whole look together.

Gray was a major color at the Vera Wang’s Fall 2011 bridal show. While it is not the first color that you think of when it comes to weddiing dresses, the gowns look actually quite romatic and feminine. The key to pulling off a gray wedding gown while still looking like a bride is that the fabric is sheer and soft, and the shade of gray is gentle and light. Black sashes are among some of the gowns from Vera Wang that feature high contrast detail. Softe white accessorie will give a gray gown a more bridal feeling. A long plain white bridal veil would be lovely, as would a pearl necklace. A jeweled headband or an array of feathers is called for when wearing a fashion-forward dress.

Blush has gained much appreciation for being an alternative to the standard, traditional white wedding gowns. It is a less edgy color than gray, and therefore easier to pull off. Blush is extremely flattering on very light-skinned brides, especially redheads. As with gray, it looks its loveliest in ethereal fabrics like tulle, chiffon, or organza. Warm accent colors pair nicely with blush. You may wish to special order a lighter color of blush for the veil. A light bronze color would be gorgeous for custom pearl and crystal earrings and the bridal shoes. Really keep the look fairy-like and feminine to help play up the color of a blush wedding gown.

Pale blue and pink are not especially common for wedding gowns, yet they are not so offbeat as to be shocking. Blue, after all, is a traditional wedding color symbolizing fidelity, and has been part of weddings since Biblical times. As for pink, it is the ultra girly-girl color, and it is charming for brides who love all things feminine. Both colors are very beautiful in a satin color, for it will make the pale hues look more saturated. A white veil would look lovely with either a pink or ice blue gown. For the style of the gown itself, a classic strapless ballgown or a more fitted trumpet style works beautifully. Pearl drop earrings and a neat chignon with hairpins would finish the updated classic style perfectly.

There are the bright red wedding dresses for those brides who really like to make a splash. These are definitely for the new age! They are often done with bold black accents, to capture a hint of gothic flair. With a red wedding dress, a black mantilla veil would be highly appropriate. Jet black crystal and pearl earrings and long black silk gloves would be great additions to the statement-making red wedding gown. Though not all brides can pull off such a new age wedding look, there are a few that would just look weird wearing anything but a dramatic red and black gown!

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