A Guide to Picking Your Wedding Dress

Chances are, you already have a pretty good idea what dress you are looking for. Even if that's the case, this article can let you know the name for the style you already have in mind. Not to mention, it's fun to look at your other options.

First, get an idea of what type of dress you want.

• Sheath
• A-Line
• Ballgown
• Mermaid/Trumpet

You can decide by silhouette or you can mix and match

Some dressed are a mix between A-Line and Ballgown. However, normally the Ballgown poof out dramatically right at your hips while the A-Line is a more gradual change that starts at your waist.

Don't forget that you can always buy your wedding dress in two pieces. By this I mean you can get a top and bottom or you can even buy a full dress and then add a cape.

Consider The Fabric

• Satin, Lace, Tulle, Chiffon, Charmeuse, Silk

• If you are on a budget, lace looks good on almost any dress.
• Tulle is likely what your veil will be made of, however it's not unheard of to be made of other fabrics.

Have you decided on the length?

More and more brides are moving away from the traditional long wedding dress. Wedding dresses of all lengths can be easily bought at almost every boutique. However, if you want a long dress for vows and then a short dress for the party ... there is always the Removable Bottom! There are two main ways to get a dress with a removable bottom. You can try to buy a dress that already has a removable bottom built in ... or, a much easier way is to buy a short dress and then buy a separate piece that wraps around your waist.

Different Dress Lengths to Consider

• Long
• Medium
• Tea-Length
• Short
• Removable Bottom (Best of Both!)

Then, take a look at the different type of sleeves.

• Strapless
• Spaghetti Straps
• Tank
• Cap Sleeves
• Halter
• 3/4 Sleeves
• Short Sleeves
• Long Sleeves

There are a lot of Necklines to choose from

• Straight
• Sweetheart
• Illusion
• V-Neck
• Scoop
• Plunging
• High Neck
• Asymetrical

Picking the Colours

More and more brides are moving away from traditional dresses and adding colours to their wedding dress. Right now, 2019, blue wedding dresses are the new trend. Especially with trends like Ombre wedding dresses. It's your day, if you really want a black wedding dress why not?

Traditional Colours

• Ivory
• White
• Solid White
• Soft White
• Beige

Other options

• Pink
• Red
• Grey
• Black
• Blue
• Purple
• Multi-Colour
• Ombre
• So much more!

Maybe some Embellishments?

• Rhinestones
• Imitation Pearls
• Beading
• Bow

Trends and Themes

Do you already have a specific theme in mind? Maybe you saw something on Instagram that you are already in love with.

Wedding Dress Styles

• Classic
• Romantic
• Beach
• Vintage
• Elegant
• Boho
• Sexy

Current Dramatic Trends

• Blue Dresses
• Big Bows
• Capes
• Ombre
• Vintage

Cape Wedding Dresses are #Trending

This trend looks a lot better than it sounds. At first I pictures some sort of super hero/ villain kind of look ... However, these capes look quite elegant.

The Ombre Wedding Dress Trend

Vintage Themed Wedding Dresses

The Big Bow Trend

Now the Accessories!

• Veils
• Hair Accessories
• Jewellery
• Belts
• Sashes
• Jackets and Wraps
• Hand Bags
• Shoes

Veils

• Classic Veil
• Oval Veil
• Birdcage/Blusher Veil
• Lace Mantilla Veil
• Cathedral Veil

Have Fun With This

Getting married is a big milestone in life, you are showing your dedication and your love to someone. More excitingly, the both of you are about to enter Honeymoon mode ... literally. The wedding is a time for friends and family to come together, witness the union, celebrate and then join together as one big family. The wedding itself can be a bit stressful. Which is part of the reason why so many blogs like exist. During all the panic and realization of high costs … it’s okay to relax and have some fun picking your dress and choosing the colours. I hope that some of my blogs help you get past the frustration and have some fun with this wedding planning process. Or at the very least, I hope these blogs give you a chuckle or two.

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