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Coloured Wedding Dresses

After choosing your bridal gown the most important and probably one of the most difficult decisions you’ll have to make is choosing the bridesmaids dresses. Your wedding party girls come in different shapes and sizes. What looks great on one looks not so great on the other. Since your bridal party attendants will most likely be paying for their own dresses, choose styles and fabrics they can wear again.

Styles

One of the easiest styles for almost anyone to wear is an A line which is narrower at the shoulders, skims the body, and is wider at the floor. Most figure flaws are hidden when the dress is made with a fluid fabric.

Another dress that flatters most wearers is the slip dress. Keep embellishments in the accessories and these two styles are currently fashionable and most probably will be in the future. Both of these styles can be hemmed to cocktail length without ruining the lines for wearing later.

Strapless dresses are the rage right now, but are not easy for everyone to wear. Both small and full figured women do not look their very best in a strapless style. A draped neckline on a sleeveless dress gives the same impression as a strapless dress but is more forgiving.

Keep comfort in mind. The average wedding ceremony, travel to and from, and the reception lasts about five hours. That’s a long time to be stuck in a dress that pinches, irritates, or just does not feel right.

Color Run

If you are lucky your bridesmaids have all agreed that the style you have chosen, or that they have convinced you to choose, looks good on them. What may be the stumbling block is the color. One color may not work for all of your bridesmaids. The solution is a color run: The same dress in various colors.

One alternative is to keep the color palette all in the same family say pastels, deep jewel tones, or various shades of a color, say pinks. If certain colors are just not acceptable to you make sure your bridesmaids know that when they order. Or have them select the color in the bridal salon for your approval.

Same Color Different Dress

When the bridesmaids have wildly different figures, one is tall, one is short, one full figured, one thin and so forth, there may be no one style of dress that looks good on all of them. There is a solution and that is for you to choose the color and fabric and for each bridesmaid to choose the style of the dress. It is okay for you to lay down some ground rules such as no ball gown styles, dresses must have sleeves, or no embellishments such as embroidery, sequins, or crystals. The same dress different color also allows bridesmaids on a tighter budget to choose a dress that matches the others but is less expensive. Again ordering all the dresses at one sitting may save future problems. And you’ll know that each dress has actually been ordered.

Two Piece (and we’re not talking bathing suits)

The latest fashion trend in bridesmaid dresses is two pieces or separates. The top and skirt are chosen and fitted separately. For example: narrow hipped but full figured women can choose a size 8 for the skirt and size 12 for the top. Other alternatives include choosing the same skirt style but allowing each bridesmaid to choose the blouse or top of her dress.

Most brides choose two colors for their wedding. Those colors can be combined in the bridesmaid dresses. Or a light and dark shade of the same color can be chosen. If purple is your color the colors could be a deep rich amethyst and lighter lavender. The dark color would hide figures flaws and the light color accentuates positive attributes. Sashes, different necklines, and sleeve choices allow your bridesmaids to choose dresses that make each of them look terrific.

Tying the Knot at the Top

A fashion innovation is the Six Ways to Tie the Knot Top. It is pure genius. The top can be tied as a halter, off one shoulder, cap sleeve look, strapless, under the bust line for an empire effect, and wrapped around the bodice. Each member of your wedding party will look coordinated and show off her figure at the same time.

Different Dresses Or All The Same

Selecting the attire for your wedding party can be fun for both you and your bridesmaids. Don’t get stuck in the old fashioned rut that every bridesmaid has to look alike. A little creativity will add to the festivities. Your wedding attendants will be happier knowing that this isn’t one bridesmaid dress that gets stuck in the closet to never to come out again.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    What colour bridesmaid dresses would match a Champagne coloured Wedding Dress?
    Im bridesmaid for my sister and her Wedding dress is a champagne colour, any ideas for nice colours for the bridesmaid dresses that would be nice with champagne. Thanks

    • ANSWER:
      When you look at the spring collections for 09, you will see that one of the hottest color combinations for brides who don’t want the “white” wedding is black and champagne.

      This combination is truly stunning and I think you will even see more of it in the fall collections as well.

      If black is too dark, then consider a light blue. French blue and gold have long been a color combination that makes a very opulent statement. Best of luck to you and your sister.

  2. QUESTION:
    I have an alabaster (Ivory pearl) coloured wedding dress, what material bridesmaid dresses should I go for?
    I would like to have floral bridesmaid dresses but I am unsure of what material to go with… Can I get away with something light and airy for bridesmaids if my dress is satin, or should all the dresses be satin?

    Thanks a lot!

    • ANSWER:

  3. QUESTION:
    Last night i dreamt of coloured wedding dresses. What does this mean?
    I almost always have significant dreams and i usually look them up, dreammoods.com doesn’t seem to be helping lately. There’s only so much a website can do. Well last nights dream from what i remember is that i was on some trip away from home and i was driving around in a truck with this man.. we start driving through a farm field and suddenly it jumps to me and i lady. I’m on the dock she is in the water I just stare as the water is at her chest and i worry she will drowned. She convinces me to come in.. I take off my socks but i don’t remember if i got in.. but I know if i went in it would be much deeper. And at another part of my dream i saw coloured wedding dresses.

    • ANSWER:
      I praise God for granting you significant dreams. Yes, they have significance most of the time unless they occur by the busy-ness of your mind or your disturbed/agitated mind.

      The dream means that you are going to get an opportunity to serve from a very responsible position from which you can help many others who are in deep trouble. The opportunity is probably from a Church or mission group. Prepare yourself now whether you will get yourself into it to help those in need or you are going to stand and just watch.

      Also, I would advise you not to just randomly search for your dream interpretation. It is for God to reveal a secret and hence, ask the Lord to reveal it to you. He will reveal it to you when you ask Him – the delay is just your asking.

      God bless!

  4. QUESTION:
    Where do can people get colored wedding dresses?
    I’ve always know that I didn’t want a white (or all-white) wedding dress, possibly red

    I’ve heard of people doing this but where do people get these dresses? Can you try a dress on at a bridal store and say “I want this dress in ___ color?” Or do you have to just buy it from some place that specifically sells them in that color?

    • ANSWER:
      You can get beautiful wedding dresses from here :- http://fon.gs/bridal-stuff/

  5. QUESTION:
    Does anyone know of any good wedding dress sites which specialise in cafe or mocha coloured dresses?

    • ANSWER:
      Event dress stores usually offer a variety of color options when it comes to bridesmaid dresses. Those brown and bronze colors are pretty common, so I think you’ll have a wide selection of choices anywhere you go. Moreso than if you chose, say, neon orange.

  6. QUESTION:
    What color wedding dresses are the most beautiful dresses?
    Most people get married wearing a white wedding dress, I want to be different, apart from anything other than the color of a white wedding dress the most appropriate?

    • ANSWER:
      I think you can try wearing a purple wedding dress, both stylish and elegant. You can choose it at http://www.milanoo.com/wholesale-Wedding-Dresses-c392

  7. QUESTION:
    What color were wedding dresses before the Victorian’s set the stage for white dresses?
    Before Queen Victoria wore her White wedding dress and set the stage..
    what were popular wedding dress colors? in the early 1800s? 1700s? and even 1600s?

    • ANSWER:
      “…prior to the Victorian era, a bride was married in any color, black being especially popular in Scandinavia.”

      “Brides from wealthy families often wore rich colors and exclusive fabrics. It was common to see them wearing bold colors and layers of furs, velvet and silk.” That was during or after the Middle Ages.

      Hope that answers your question :]

  8. QUESTION:
    Before the white wedding dress originated, what colour wedding dresses did people wear?

    I mean the western culture, or any culture that wear white wedding dresses now. Don’t know the era, I’m just asking about the era before the era of the white wedding dresses, if that makes sense.

    • ANSWER:
      What ever people could afford. What era are you referring to as well as what culture.

  9. QUESTION:
    Where can I find wedding dresses?
    I am looking for long sleeved, colored wedding dresses. I’ve searched and can not find any, can you help? Please.

    • ANSWER:

      http://www.cocomyles.com/store/

      it’s a design your own and it works really well!

  10. QUESTION:
    What colour bridesmaid dress will go with a peach/apricot coloured wedding dress?

    • ANSWER:
      Dark red would look beautiful but be subtle enough as to not overcast the wedding.

  11. QUESTION:
    What symbolic colours of wedding dresses?
    Most brides today choose a white wedding dress, a colour that symbolises maidenhood. who know anothher like red grey and so on meaning?

    • ANSWER:
      Before the white dress brides wore their best dress. The different colours by tradition all have different meanings.
      If you wear a brown dress to your wedding it means that you will stay in the town you live in, whereas a grey dress means that you will move far away. A blue dress means that you always will be true, while the traditional white dress means that you have ended up with the right partner.

  12. QUESTION:
    If you are wearing a coral color wedding dress, what color dresses should bridesmaids dresses be?

    • ANSWER:
      If you are going with coral, this sounds summer and tropical to me. Black just isn’t right at all.

      I’d say either a bright green or a bright blue. A pattern would be great but I think something light and airy. Something tropical and bold. Coral was one of my wedding colors–kinda more on the tangerine side of coral–and I used turquoise as my second color.

      You are wearing a coral dress. I don’t think you need to make your bridesmaids bland to pop. After all it’s CORAL. You are going to pop out in the pictures anyway.

  13. QUESTION:
    Where can I find different color wedding dresses?
    I want my wedding colors to be either lt blue, white and brown- or lt green, white and brown, and I want my dress to be the light blue or lt green? Help?

    • ANSWER:
      Here is a link to alfred angelo. You can cahnge the color on the dresses you see. I founf this site to be best. Hope this helps!!

      http://www.alfredangelo.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/collections.displayCollection/categoryID/8b186130-0d63-4e3c-ac5c-aea0d9566e1c

  14. QUESTION:
    TEENS: What do you think of colored wedding dresses?
    Are you a traditional white dress person, or do you like colored dresses?

    Personally, I am in the middle. I want a dress that’s white on top, but it has an ombre effect as it goes down to the bottom, become a light purple/lilac color.

    :) Thanks!
    For colored dresses, I like subtle pastels but I also like deep, rich reds and blues :) I don’t know about bright, neon type colors…

    • ANSWER:
      I don’t want to get married… but if I ever decide to, I’ll probably get married on the beach. Me and him only. I would want to get married naked. LOL

  15. QUESTION:
    does anyone know where to find decent champagne/ivory or light gold/ivory wedding dresses online?
    im looking for an online wedding gown store that sells ivory/light gold or ivory and champagne colored wedding dresses and wedding dress colors similar to those. also i was wondering about help with bridesmaid/floral and jewelery help. pretty much everything down to the flower girl and hairstyles…thanks.

    • ANSWER:
      You should look at eBay. Many gowns are made overseas, in China and cane be made in any color your heart desires! I got mine off eBay, and it cost me 0 with shipping. The quality is great, the fabric is the softest satin, and it looked exactly like the picture! It’s a Moda Sposa knockoff, and the original gown would’ve cost me over ,000! Also, The Knot has some great ideas for your bridal party. I am pretty much buying everything off eBay! My flower girl dresses only cost me ! I don’t know what your budget is, but look into it. It might just free up some moolah for your honeymoon! :)

  16. QUESTION:
    What wedding colors should i use and what color should the bridesmaids dresses be?
    My wedding dress is white with a long APPLE red sash (not regular red) around the waist with the rest hanging down the back of the dress. The guys will be wearing black tuxes, possibly with apple red vest and tie. Groom in black and all white vest and tie. I was thinking about putting the girls in black dresses with a ribbon tied around the waist or a flower pinned on them but i dont know how good that will look. And from what i hear black is not what they should be wearing anyway. HELP!!!!!

    • ANSWER:
      if your wedding is in the evening I think black dresses for the bridesmaids would be very classic!

  17. QUESTION:
    What colour wedding dresses do you think are ok to use, other than white/ivory?

    • ANSWER:
      Any color! Mine was a sandy-champagne color and my wedding was on the beach so it was perfect. I tried on an awesome green dress but decided on the champagne instead cuz my mom helped me pick it out. I also went to a friends wedding where her’s was red & white & black. I love different colors and even if green and red dresses sound aweful when you picture it in your head, you can make anything classy and it’s good to be different!

  18. QUESTION:
    Where can I find burgundy/wine colored wedding dresses on-line?
    My fiancé and I are not very traditional people so we’ve decided to throw out most of the wedding traditions. The white wedding dress is one of the traditions that is being thrown out the window. Burgundy is my favorite color so I’m pretty set on having a burgundy/wine colored wedding dress. I’ve looked at bridesmaid dresses and they just won’t cut it for me – I want it to really look like a wedding dress.

    If I had more sewing experience, I would likely just make it. In fact, if I can’t find something that I would be happy with, I will probably make an attempt at making it despite my lack of knowledge in this department. But that’s a last resort kind of thing – I would really prefer to find one already made.

    So, really, I have two questions which are associated…

    Can anyone direct me to some web sites with burgundy/wine colored wedding gowns?

    or, if not,

    Can anyone give me information (book titles, web sites, just general tips) on how I could make my own wedding dress?
    I have looked on ebay and most of the local shops only do more traditional wedding dresses. I have not tried the classified ads, however… thanks for the suggestion.

    • ANSWER:
      have you tried eBay or your local classifieds or only shops that do unusual clothing???

  19. QUESTION:
    What do you think of wedding dresses in color?
    I’m getting married next year I designed and I’m making my own wedding dress,Since this is both of our second wedding we want to be a little untraditional.If you think about it,when your looking for a wedding dress in a differant color then white,off white or ivory and maybe black all you can find is prom dresses.your wedding should be exactly what you want.And for the untraditional bride I think there should be beautiful wedding gowns in shades from the lightest pink to the darkest blue what do you think?

    • ANSWER:
      I have seen 1st-time brides use color in their dress.

      Second marriages use to be done quitely & without much a-do. But not anymore! You have lost love and found it again. I think that calls for a celebration!
      Do the wedding however you want, in whatever color you want.
      It is advised that a 2nd-time bride not wear a veil. I don’t necessarily go along with this, but I do think the veil covering the face should be reserved for the 1st-time bride. But that’s just my opinion.

      With you sewing your dress, you have sooooo many options. Have you chosen a design/pattern yet? (email me!) I made my first wedding dress, but then, there were only about 3 wedding dress patterns then. :)

      Good luck with your planning & Congratulations!

  20. QUESTION:
    Flower/wedding colors for a summer wedding with a champagne gown and taupe and champagne bm dresses?
    I am getting married next august and my gown is champagne satin. The bridesmaids may be wearing taupe colored dresses with champagne accents. Our reception is being held in a ballroom with a fairly dark decor, ivory walls but the carpeting looks to be a mix of tan, deep gold, navy, and maybe burgundy. What types of flowers or centerpieces colors can I use that will still make it seem like a summery wedding, but won’t clash?

    • ANSWER:
      I would think that burnt orange, reds and yellows would blend well with that decor – but still give it a somewhat summery feeling. Of course, you can always go with a simple white and champagne color – that would look nice as well.
      I would try looking at some pictures of ballrooms with darker decor. Does your ballroom have a website? Maybe they have some pictures of past events posted on the site so you can get some ideas as to what works well with that decor. Here are a few pictures that you might find helpful. Good luck!

      http://www.lakeparkflorida.gov/photos/Mirror%20Ballroom%20Wedding.jpg

      http://www.singaporebrides.com/hotels/raffles/images/ballroom.jpg

      http://cache.marriott.com/propertyimages/d/dtwdt/phototour/dtwdt_phototour27.jpg

      http://www.avalonhotelchippewafalls.com/images/ballroom_wedding.jpg

      http://www.americanbride.com/americanbridenewwebsite06/Wilshire-ballroom-2.gif

  21. QUESTION:
    What colour bridesmaid dresses will go with my wedding dress?
    I desperately need some help/advice on what colours to put my bridesmaid’s in. My wedding dress is a light butter yellow & I am finding it rather restricting in the colours to put with it. I originally thought black or a charcoal grey, but now I’m not 100% sure.

    I’d love for any suggestions or pics to be sent through if anyone has any?

    THANKS!!

    • ANSWER:
      here are some ideals i had a champagne colored wedding dress and my bridesmaids were in wine red and my candle lighters in champagne dresses it was very pretty how are some sites
      i would say try a dark red and champagne colors how are some website hope the help.
      you can also do black which would be a nice color how are links to the websites i used for my wedding good luck and congratulations?

  22. QUESTION:
    What coloured flowers go best with a chocolate / truffle coloured dresses, i am looking up a wedding theme .?
    i want to know what colours will go best

    • ANSWER:
      I think that any type of pink would look great with the chocolate dresses. Also depending on what looks good in the reception room also, if there is softer colours, i would have a really pale soft pink, or if the colour is more rich in the reception room go for a rich deep pink. and you can also add flowers to your cake- do a chocolate cake with the pink flowers, it will look fantastic

  23. QUESTION:
    what are good wedding colors for dresses for a July 2010 wedding?
    I am getting married July 17 2010 and i need to know what colors to use for dresses and flowers and things

    • ANSWER:
      Could be Patriotic…Red,White & Blue
      Or summer colors….
      Pastels = Yellow,Pink,Green,Blue,Lavender
      OR …go with black & white and one accent color like…royal blue,
      Peach,Mauve or Plum

      Congrats!=)

  24. QUESTION:
    What color wedding dress would work best?
    I am getting married on August 31, 2008 and my bridesmaids dresses are truffle with orchid colored sashes and an orchid peekaboo skirt. I have always imagined myself getting married in a white wedding dress, but now I’m beginning to think that maybe ivory would look better since the bridesmaids dresses are truffle colored. What do you think? Do you think white would be nice as well or should I really go with ivory? Thank you for your advice!

    • ANSWER:
      I think Ivory woul go better with truffle, but you do need to see what goes best with your coloring too

  25. QUESTION:
    I’m going to be wearing a champagne colored wedding dress.Does anyone have suggestions for bridesmaid dresses?

    • ANSWER:
      Chocolate brown, or a latte (a lighter brown), would look really nice with your champagne dress

  26. QUESTION:
    Having trouble with wedding colors and dresses?
    My fiancée and I have chosen to have yellow and red roses at our wedding because of what they symbolises. Our table cloth will be white and our napkins will be red. But I have no idea what color dresses our brides maids will wear. I don’t want them to wear red or yellow so what color would complement them?

    • ANSWER:
      orange or pink.

  27. QUESTION:
    What color wedding and bridemaids dresses coordinates with a red and gold color scheme?
    It’s a September wedding. Should I wear white and the bridesmaids wear red? Or should I wear an ivory dress and the bridesmaids wear light gold or red?

    • ANSWER:
      I think an ivory wedding dress for you and the bridesmaids in red would look good. Gold can make people look a bit washed out sometimes so I think red would be your best bet.

  28. QUESTION:
    Coloured dresses?
    Where can I buy (or find photos online) a coloured wedding dress? I don’t want to wear a white dress, but all I can find are white ones. Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      RED:

      http://www.houseofbrides.com/product.php?productid=3636&cat=470&page=4

      BLUE:

      http://www.houseofbrides.com/product.php?productid=14038&cat=0&page=2

      PINK:

      http://www.houseofbrides.com/product.php?productid=17767&cat=0&page=6

      http://www.houseofbrides.com/product.php?productid=22240&cat=0&page=5

      GOLD:

      http://www.houseofbrides.com/product.php?productid=7585&cat=0&page=6

      http://www.houseofbrides.com/product.php?productid=16882&cat=0&page=1

      GREEN:

      http://www.houseofbrides.com/product.php?productid=3613&cat=470&page=1

      this one is available in 14 colors:

      http://www.houseofbrides.com/product.php?productid=21341&cat=0&page=6

  29. QUESTION:
    What are the ‘proper’ colors for wedding dresses?
    I know white was for untouched brides.. but there were other colors for brides that weren’t so pure. Seems kinda archaic these days but I’m curious about this particular antiquated etiquette.
    Not getting married.. Just remember hearing my moms aunts talking about it when I was little

    • ANSWER:
      Colour, style and ceremonial importance of the gown depends on the religion and culture of the participants. In western culture, white or cream is the preferred colour dating back to 1840 when Queen Victoria married Prince Albert wearing white. Prior to then, brides could wear any colour except black (the colour of mourning) or red (associated with harlots). In China and India, red is the traditional colour although many brides are now wearing white.

      There was a poem about the colours of the wedding dress.

      Married in white, you will have chosen all right.
      Married in grey , you will go far away.
      Married in black, you will wish yourself back.
      Married in red, you’ll wish yourself dead.
      Married in blue, you will always be true.
      Married in pearl, you’ll live in a whirl.
      Married in green, ashamed to be seen,
      Married in yellow, ashamed of the fellow.
      Married in brown, you’ll live out of town.
      Married in pink, your spirits will sink.

  30. QUESTION:
    What colour bridesmaid dresses will go with my red wedding dress?
    I have a stunning big satin claret coloured wedding dress but can’t decide on colours for the bridesmaids.I did think maybe champagne pinch pleat skirts(semi full) with champagne bodice with a thin red sash and shawl but not sure.
    any ideas?
    To those who say I shouldn’t have got a red dress in the first place you should research the history of wedding dresses,white is actually in reality a more recent trend!

    How can I put a picture up to show you the dress so you can get an idea of the look.

    ps i pity anyone who thinks colour is dull and has to do the same as everyone else on te planet!
    Here are links to the front and back of the dress.

    http://img440.imageshack.us/my.php?image=mydresssu1.jpg

    http://img254.imageshack.us/my.php?image=mydressbacktr0.jpg

    • ANSWER:
      I’d go with black, or pink, or maybe silver…
      get on Offbeat Bride – there’s a whole tribe of Red Dresses Brides there!

  31. QUESTION:
    What do you think about wedding dresses with color?
    Ive been married once and I have a child. Well Ive been divorced for 2 years and I am getting married again next March. I want to wear all white because I ran off and got married last time. I want a traditional wedding. My friend thinks I have to wear peach or ivory. What do you think??
    Thank you all for your ideas! I am not sure what I will go with but Ill just pick the dress that makes me cry! :)

    • ANSWER:
      First and formost…this is YOUR wedding not theirs…tell your friends they can wear peach at THEIR wedding and for that matter i would make their bridesmaids dresses peach!!!!Second, in this day in age, everyone wheres white so do what YOU want.This is your wedding and you dont want to look back saying…”i shouldve worn white”. Good Luck and congrats!!!!

  32. QUESTION:
    I have a pale silver wedding dress. What colour bridesmaids dresses would you suggest I have?
    My wedding dress is long and a pale silver with silver detail. I have no idea what colour theme to go with it. I have not yet picked flowers or the like, so am very open to suggestion at this time.

    • ANSWER:
      Something in rich dark purples(VERY RIch) With some silver to them to compliment your wedding dress!!!!!!! Congrats!!!!!!! It will be fun. And lots of colors go with silver but purple is the best with silver!!!!!!!!!

  33. QUESTION:
    Where can I find a coloured shot silk taffeta wedding dress?
    I am looking for a wedding dress made from shot silk taffeta. I have seen two colour of fabric I like – a beige latte colour and a two tone pinky beigey blue. Looking for something neutral but with a little colour. Do not want white or ivory.

    Help!

    • ANSWER:

      http://www.kanaccasbridal.com/

  34. QUESTION:
    colored wedding dresses?
    some awesome titanic style wedding dresses or any great designer that has beautiful breath take dresses
    all must be colored
    i need sites and links please

    • ANSWER:
      try looking at bridesmaid dresses or prom dresses too it’ll give you more options…

      http://www.dessy.com/

      http://www.edenbridals.com/

      http://www.bridalwave.tv/2007/12/candy_anthony.html

      http://www.jormabridal.com/gown.html

      http://fancyweddingattire.com/category/article-pages/wedding-dress-styles/wedding-dress/?SID=-SRC51-NTWRKc-CMPGNMed%20Sites-ADGRPwedding%20dress-KWwedding%20dresses%20london-TXTD2044448115-PLCMNTwww.bridalwave.tv&qfdsub=7000010106

      http://www.houseofbrides.com/home.php?brand=20&broot=1&nobs=1&cat=386&gclid=CNSMrvbNq5UCFRMmQgodSWGdkQ

      http://www.brides.com/fashion/dresses/gallery/wedding_dresses/landing

      http://www.confetti.co.uk/category/view/7544-0-Fashion___beauty.do

      http://www.youandyourwedding.co.uk/index.php/cat/Dress_finder/29399

      a bunch of those sites also have “dress finders”

  35. QUESTION:
    wedding dress and bridemaids dresses colour?
    I need your advice/help. I will be getting married in next July 2011 at hotel in UK. I will wear wedding dress colour ivory satin or orgeanic so do you think it would nice to choose colour: light green with strap light plum or purple satin or chiffon? I really hope to hearing from you asap, thank you very much :-)

    • ANSWER:
      With it being in July I’d use light green. I’m not sure what color purple you mean in the purple satin but usually that’s not a good look. Satin usually makes people look fatter plus in summer it is very hot. Dark colors are more winter colors as well.

      So I’d stick with the light green.

  36. QUESTION:
    What colors are Acceptable as wedding dresses?
    Its always White and Off-White.. So is it not acceptable to have other colors? I don’t have anything in mind yet.. I am drawing a blank. So if I have it white I can have accent colors whatever colors I want right? I know its my wedding, my choices, but I dont wanna look freaky!! I just need wedding dress advice.

    • ANSWER:
      My wedding dress was orange and red, and I got a lot of compliments.

      Lots of untraditional brides opt for colors

      http://www.offbeatbride.com

      http://www.redhotbrides.com

      But you can still have a traditional-type wedding sans the white dress.

  37. QUESTION:
    Other than white, have you seen some pretty wedding dresses in other colors?
    I am thinking of having either an all black, black and white, all red, or red and black wedding dress. For those of you who are a tad adventurous–basically not an open question to those who want to write negative remarks–what other colors other than white would you consider for a wedding dress? It doesn’t have to be as drastic as my choices (my friend was married in yellow). I am just curious.

    • ANSWER:
      I’ve seen a custom made bridal gown that was fuschia! It was gorgeous, and I loved it because it has never been done before out of all the weddings I’ve been to. The colors you selected sounds good. As long as the dress is fabulous then to hell everyone else girl!

  38. QUESTION:
    i would like to have a chicago bears orange and blue wedding, but want a different color dress what goes?
    Im not the most traditional person. I dont want a regular plan old white dress, but im not sure what color wedding dress would go with the chicago orange and blue.

    • ANSWER:
      I think a purply-pink colour, or a green :)

  39. QUESTION:
    I have a royal blue princess style wedding dress, what colour should the bridesmaide dresses be?
    My two bridesmaides have very different body shapes, 1 is slim but very booby. 2 is larger and bottom heavy.

    Do you know what shape/style dress might suite them both?

    Or a colour, I think Navy would look good, with maybe a sapphire blue sash……but open to any ideas.

    The wedding is Peacock, Sapphire themed.

    Thankyou

    • ANSWER:
      Just wanted to say that I recently went to a wedding with a peacock theme and it was rather lovely! I love the idea of the navy blue dresses with a saphire blue sash, sounds beautiful to me! But I just wanted to point out that maybe the bridesmaids could wear different style dresses with the same sash and length of dress. Maybe the two dresses can be the fabric as well… but just different. No two bodies are ever alike so I am not surprised that you have run into this problem. I would say to tell your maids the general idea you have for their dress and let them do the rest! For afterall, no one will know their bodies better than themselves. Good luck and have fun planning!

  40. QUESTION:
    What are your opinions on colored wedding dresses?
    I am wondering what people think about colored wedding dresses? The color would be red with white accents, I know in our culture we are use to either ivory or white but I don’t really hear of people getting colored wedding dresses.
    Here is an example

    http://www.redhotbrides.com/redbrides/v/MaggieSottero/maggie-amara-royale2.jpg.html

    http://www.redhotbrides.com/redbrides/v/MaggieSottero/maggie-lana.jpg.html

    http://www.redhotbrides.com/redbrides/v/MaggieSottero/Maggie-Sottero-Wedding-Dress-Alice.jpg.html

    • ANSWER:
      Colored dresses are very common in other parts of the world. It was only since the mid-1800s that white was even considered since no one before Queen Victoria’s time wore white to marry in. The royals wore silver. She introduced it as a symbol of wealth since no one else could afford such an impractical color that would never be worn again for any reason. Then later, it became fashionable to follow in her footsteps but they changed the meaning of white to mean purity when it had never symbolized that before at any time. If you wanted people to know you were pure and virginal, you wore blue. In many cultures, white is the symbol of death and mourning, not something to be worn by a bride. Which is why they wear red since it symbolizes love and passion. As far as brides who were not well-to-do during Queen Victoria’s time and prior, they wore their best dress they already owned, which was usually a jewel-toned color (red, blue, green, etc). So colored dresses are not a recent trend, despite what many people want you to believe.

      Even today, colored dresses are popular in England and Australia. If you go to a Renaissance faire, you will be hard pressed to find any bride there wearing white since white was not worn by commoners or royals back then.

      That said, white and ivory aren’t flattering on most people even though they are the mainstream options and if you don’t like those, you have to get quite creative. Although most people would tell you that “it’s all your imagination that white doesn’t look good on you since it’s flattering on everyone and you won’t be properly and legally married if you don’t wear it.”

      If someone wants to wear a colored dress, then they should do that. It’s their wedding, their body, their choice. If someone doesn’t like it, they don’t have to attend the wedding and they can wear whatever they wish when it’s their turn. No one’s opinion but your own matters in this case.

      Personally I don’t own anything white, ivory or light colored simply because they are not flattering on me and I don’t like how they look on me. They look great on other people but I’m not comfortable with them. So it doesn’t make any sense for me to wear a white or ivory gown, especially when other people even agree that those colors don’t work with my skintone.

  41. QUESTION:
    What kind of necklace would match my wedding dress?
    I have an ivory / creme coloured wedding dress, it is not a real wedding dress and it’s kind of casual. Those lovely diamond necklaces that you see would clash with this dress. I’m not sure what kind of necklace would match the color and style of my dress, any suggestions?

    • ANSWER:
      I would suggest a simple diamond necklace, like a pendant.

  42. QUESTION:
    What Color should my wedding dress be, and my bridesmades dresses? I dont want white, Any Help?
    I sort of like the color pick, but i dont know, id just like some ideas for everyhting about weddings, thanx for ur help :)

    • ANSWER:
      When is your wedding, i.e., which month?

      My brother’s fiance is using chocolate brown (that beautiful, really warm brown) for bridesmaids and ivory for her wedding dress. It’s an October wedding. I think you should consider how the colors will look on all the peeps in the wedding party–does it enhance everyone, for the most part, like that……you may also try to find something that’ll be “timeless”, not too trendy or (trust me, I’ve been married 14 yrs.) the wedding photos will SCREAM the year they were taken. Look at wedding photos (vintage) for inspiration, e.g. Jackie Kennedy, Grace Kelly.

      Just my thoughts, Good luck and blessing for a wonderful, lifelong marriage!

  43. QUESTION:
    Need suggestions for petite beach bride dresses. It would be a second wedding.?
    What companies have petite beach bride dresses. It will be a second wedding for the both of us. We want to be married on the beach in the Caribbean. The wedding will be simple. I am 50, but am in great shape and look young. I’m 5’1″. What color wedding dress would be appropriate or does any color go. I don’t know if a long or short dress would be appropriate.

    • ANSWER:
      How about a sundress? You can wear any colour you like (including white). Any colours go, up to you. White is simply a popular Western bridal colour, you can wear any colour you like. Beach weddings typically have light long flowing dresses but some brides have short gowns.

      You could also consider a light pantsuit or tea length dress.

      If you want to seem more casual and less “wedding”, then go for a coloured simple sundress or paintsuit. As for the length, short is typically more casual, but you may not consider it appropriate for your age. This is entirely up to you, the length of gown.

      If you go with a white sundress, you can make it more “beachy” and casual by adding aqua coloured jewellery.

      See: http://whitesundress.org/

      If you want to go with a formal beach wedding gown, you can choose from “destination wedding” gowns. Some designers offer petite sizes, otherwise you will need alterations. Some designers also offer coloured gowns, if you are going for something a little different.

      http://www.jaysbridal.net/store/Destination-Gowns-c-125.html

      http://www.edressme.com/destination-wedding.html#

      http://www.beachcomberbride.com/wedding/main.php/bridal-gowns-dresses/

      This may be similar to what you are looking for:

      http://weddingdressesforsaleonline.com/p_sale_5604.html

      Congrats and have a wonderful beach wedding!

  44. QUESTION:
    I am looking for coral/tangerine coloured bridesmaid dresses for my wedding. Having real trouble finding some?

    • ANSWER:
      alfred angelo!!! I love this company. it’s where I’m getting all of my dresses from (including mine)

      http://www.alfredangelounitedkingdom.com/Collections/ProductDisplay.aspx?productID=d651521e-8d7b-4f86-b4cc-a6d267053be9&categoryID=9b6e534b-b77d-4c52-9f9c-c7d718b2a723&pg=1 (you can flip through all the dresses they have-i just picked this one to give u the link. click on the Tangelo or coral swatch on the right hand side to change the dress color-hopefully these colors will work for you)

      they have stores nationwide (including UK,Australia,Europe)

      hope it helps and congrats!!!

  45. QUESTION:
    Okay…I need to know, is it wrong to wear an Ivory coloured wedding dress …?
    My fiance says that I’m going to make a whole heck of a lot of people angry “because you are supposed to wear white” for your first wedding. Is that true? Are there any superstitions associated with wearing Ivory instead of White?
    we have three kids…innocence and virginity are not words I know much about anymore…lol !

    • ANSWER:
      No it’s not wrong! Ivory is a perfectly normal and beautiful color for a wedding dress. I personally picked Ivory because we are marrying in the fall, and our ceremony and reception will be kind of dim as it is in the evening. Nowadays the bride has the freedom to do almost anything with the wedding. You should pick your dress based on how YOU feel, and how YOU want the wedding to go. All that superstitious stuff is a little outdated if you ask me!

  46. QUESTION:
    What makeup should I wear with a champagne/beige coloured dress to a wedding?
    The dress is quite short (its a mini dress) its one-shouldered and has a few frills at the top. My skin is medium-tan and i have hazel eyes. What kind of makeup should I wear?

    • ANSWER:

  47. QUESTION:
    I have a red wedding dress what color bridesmaid dresses should I pick?

    • ANSWER:
      white/ivory,or add a sash/trim in red to a white/ivory dress.i love the idea of a purple and bronze too,i think they would look great.as someone else said,think outside the box!

  48. QUESTION:
    where on the internet can i find a huge range of wedding dresses in different colours?
    i am looking for a mermaid shaped emerald/sea green wedding dress with sparkles and have not had much luck so far, if anyone thinks they can find the beautiful dress im looking for, please feel free to add on pictures!

    • ANSWER:
      this site does lots of colors of wedding dresses. most of their designs come in all of their colors. check it out. http://www.weddingdressfantasy.com/

  49. QUESTION:
    colored wedding dresses or corset wedding dresses?
    i always wanted a corset wedding dress but i also want a bit of color. white is a little too boring by itself.

    having it bustled would be wonderful.

    does anyone have any good websites for a preview of some gowns.
    i am not a hussie thank you very much

    hes the only guy ive ever been with.

    there is no need for name calling.
    im also a short person im only about 5’1

    and i seem to thing that a poofy dress would be cheesy on a short girl but im also very petite
    any opinions?

    • ANSWER:
      Do you want trim in color or the whole dress in color? If just trim, there are several places (like most places) for bridal dresses you can try out. If you want solid color, I found several links which I posted in a different answer if you are interested.

      Okay…you haven’t answered my questions so I’ll go ahead and post the links…these are for solid color dresses:

      http://www.marysbridal.com/bridal/5770.h…

      a somewhat similar one:

      http://www.davincibridal.com/catalog.php…

      one in blue:

      http://allurebridals.org/bridals.asp?SKU…

      blue similar to the red ones I’ve already linked:

      http://allurebridals.org/bridals.asp?SKU…

      Here’s one in ruby:

      http://allurebridals.org/bridals.asp?SKU…

      1 week ago

      If you want trim, you can find them on any of those websites…alfred angelo and david’s bridal both have dresses with color in trim (mine, for example: http://www.davidsbridal.com/bridal_gowns_detail.jsp?stid=1325&prodgroup=10&sid=14323

  50. QUESTION:
    Summer Wedding Colors and Dresses?
    I’m getting married in June and I have a few thoughts on summer colors. I’m initially thinking blue/purple, blue/yellow, or pink/green. I thought that summer colors were supposed to be more pastel, but now I’m learning that brighter colors are recommended? Also, my wedding dress won’t be plain white, I’m wearing white with a color accent (haven’t picked the color yet). Should my bridesmaids’ dresses match my color accent or should they be in the complementary color on my color palette?

    • ANSWER:
      great article on wedding colors:

      http://www.localnews8.com/Global/story.asp?S=8285513

      I’d go with bridesmaids matching your accent.


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