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WHO SAYS YOUR DRESS
WHO SAYS YOUR DRESS HAS TO BE WHITE?
HERE COMES THE BRIDE, ALL DRESSED IN … BLUE OR GREEN. IF YOU DON’T WANT TO WEAR A TRADITIONAL WHITE WEDDING DRESS, CONSIDER YOURSELF TRENDY. BRIDES HAVE EXPANDED THEIR IMAGINATIONS THIS YEAR TO INCLUDE TECHNICOLOR ALTERNATIVES. FROM SOFT BLUSHES TO BOLD BRIGHT REDS AND FROM SHADES OF PINK TO MIDNIGHT BLUE, MANY CHOICES FOR A WEDDING DRESS ARE ACCEPTABLE, AVAILABLE, AND UNLIMITED. O f course, the traditional white wedding gown will never go out of style, but the norms of wedding etiquette are changing. Non-traditional apparel has made its way down the aisle; the latest trend is for the bride to wear something that reflects her personality.
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Big names in wedding fashion have already responded to the independent woman who is looking for a non-traditional wedding dress. Vera Wang, Marchesa, Reem Acra, and Ramona Keveza have all showcased splashes of color on the runway through unexpected accents and accessories. The more romantic color choices include soft pink, mint green and baby blue whereas gold and silver remain popular for that regal look. Other options include scarlet, kelly green and purple.
Having trouble deciding on one color? Try combining colors by using lace overlays, appliques, capes, feather boas, or beading. These unique touches offer countless opportunities to add vibrancy to your wedding gown.
Diversity of style will give you more options. Just remember, it may look amazing on a high fashion model in a magazine or plain awful on a hanger in the store, but you won’t know for sure how it works on you until you try it. When choosing a non-traditional dress, don’t limit your shopping to bridal salons. Expand your search to consignment shops or the evening gown section of your favorite department store.
Use your imagination to transform a basic evening gown into your bridal
Marchesa Spring/Summer 2017 Bridal Presentation
gown. With the help of an experienced seamstress, you can add beading and lace or alter a long-sleeved gown into an off the shoulder one. If you are worried about straying too far from traditional, try blending different styles. Start with a simple white gown without a flowing train, full skirt, or plunging neckline and add a touch of sparkle by wearing an elegant pearl, diamond or crystal necklace. You can also highlight a white dress by adding a colorful border to the hemline or edging on the neckline and sleeves.
Basic white or ivory can be transformed with a little bit of color in a sash, belt, appliques and/or beading in accent colors. Another alternative is to choose a two-piece gown with a traditional white skirt and a colorful top or a tinted lace jacket that you can remove for the reception.
In addition to color, other trends to consider when selecting your gown include: plunging necklines, daring side slits, feathers and flowing layers of organza and tulle (for that fairy princess look). Whatever you choose, the wedding day is all about the bride.
