The white wedding dress is symbolic of a bride's chastity, innocence, and purity. More and more brides have been bucking tradition and instead choosing unique, and at times, shocking wedding dresses. Generally, we humans shy from change and brides are no different. Many brides pick a white wedding dress out of fear of straying from tradition while some brides are staunchly against wearing a white dress and instead choose a gown that stands out from the crowd. So let's look at this decision with an open mind and decide whether you should choose a traditional white dress or instead go with something with color.
Individuality/Personality: Are you eccentric, unique, original? Chances are you have already considered wearing a colored wedding dress, and to the detest of your mother or bridal party have already tried on a rainbow of colored dress. But you are steadfast in the idea that a colored wedding dress best matches your personality. Stick with it! Don't let others try to contain your wild personality and let it shine on your big day. You can try to please them by choosing to wear a veil or using a traditional bridal bouquet. For the bride that is scared of trying on anything that isn't pure white, you must face the cold hard facts that millions of millions of brides have worn a white dress. Why not do something a little original or different? You don't have to go as extreme as wearing a black wedding dress, but why not wear a colorful sash or add dramatic accessories that show off your personality. Don't look like a cookie-cutter bride on your big day, find some way to stand out and shine.
To look bridal or to not to look bridal? The biggest issue that brides contemplate when thinking wearing a colored wedding dress is how "bridal" they want to look on their big day. Every girl fantasizes about wearing the big, flowing princess gown in the traditional white on their wedding day, then when the opportunity arises, they fear straying away. When you look at brides who have chosen to wear a bright and colorful wedding dress on their big day, they often look like they're going to a fancy dinner or the prom; they just don't look bridal. There is a spectrum of how bridal you want to look on your wedding day from traditional all the way up to the unique. What that means is that there is also a happy medium. If you're choosing to wear a colored wedding dress, you can make it more bridal by adding a traditional veil or floral bouquet. Or if you're wearing a white wedding dress you can make your look more original by adding a colored sash, big bold accessories, or unique shoes.
Consider the way your dress fits. You must go into your dress shopping with an open mind and without a narrow focus. If your criteria is to restrictive you could miss out on the perfect dress for your personality. Allow yourself to try on white dresses and colorful dresses. Find a dress that flatters your figure and evokes that "feeling" when you wear it. Remember that if your dress is traditional white you can add color accents with your shoes, a sash, your veil, or any other wedding accessories. But definitely allow yourself to try on a blush, ivory, or off-white dress and see how it feels.
Prepare to shock your guests: If you're wearing a colored wedding dress, you are more than likely going to feel some resistance from your family. Once you've found that perfect balance of color and tradition in your wedding attire, don't tell any of your guests about the gown. Instead, wait until you're walking
Individuality/Personality: Are you eccentric, unique, original? Chances are you have already considered wearing a colored wedding dress, and to the detest of your mother or bridal party have already tried on a rainbow of colored dress. But you are steadfast in the idea that a colored wedding dress best matches your personality. Stick with it! Don't let others try to contain your wild personality and let it shine on your big day. You can try to please them by choosing to wear a veil or using a traditional bridal bouquet. For the bride that is scared of trying on anything that isn't pure white, you must face the cold hard facts that millions of millions of brides have worn a white dress. Why not do something a little original or different? You don't have to go as extreme as wearing a black wedding dress, but why not wear a colorful sash or add dramatic accessories that show off your personality. Don't look like a cookie-cutter bride on your big day, find some way to stand out and shine.
To look bridal or to not to look bridal? The biggest issue that brides contemplate when thinking wearing a colored wedding dress is how "bridal" they want to look on their big day. Every girl fantasizes about wearing the big, flowing princess gown in the traditional white on their wedding day, then when the opportunity arises, they fear straying away. When you look at brides who have chosen to wear a bright and colorful wedding dress on their big day, they often look like they're going to a fancy dinner or the prom; they just don't look bridal. There is a spectrum of how bridal you want to look on your wedding day from traditional all the way up to the unique. What that means is that there is also a happy medium. If you're choosing to wear a colored wedding dress, you can make it more bridal by adding a traditional veil or floral bouquet. Or if you're wearing a white wedding dress you can make your look more original by adding a colored sash, big bold accessories, or unique shoes.
Consider the way your dress fits. You must go into your dress shopping with an open mind and without a narrow focus. If your criteria is to restrictive you could miss out on the perfect dress for your personality. Allow yourself to try on white dresses and colorful dresses. Find a dress that flatters your figure and evokes that "feeling" when you wear it. Remember that if your dress is traditional white you can add color accents with your shoes, a sash, your veil, or any other wedding accessories. But definitely allow yourself to try on a blush, ivory, or off-white dress and see how it feels.
Prepare to shock your guests: If you're wearing a colored wedding dress, you are more than likely going to feel some resistance from your family. Once you've found that perfect balance of color and tradition in your wedding attire, don't tell any of your guests about the gown. Instead, wait until you're walking
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