Black Wedding Dresses

What We Know About Black Wedding Dresses

More and more brides are choosing dresses that are outside of the "norm." Black wedding dresses are growing in popularity as more women choose to wear them on their special day. Now, many people scoff at the idea of black wedding dresses. They think this is only something that Gothic people do. While the Goth movement may have started this trend, women from many places and lifestyles are beginning to wear these dresses.

There are many reasons why women might choose to wear a black dress on their wedding day. One reason may be the season. If the wedding is being held near or on a holiday like Halloween, the bride might find it fun and fitting to have a black dress. Most of the time though, if a bride chooses a wedding dress that is black, it is because she feels the fabric flatters her. Something else that might be fueling this new trend is that the "required" color white is being pushed to the wayside. Brides no longer feel that they have to wear white to prove they are pure and will make faithful wives. Weddings are now much more about the style and making the bride feel beautiful, so different colors are being added to the "accepted" list for wedding dresses.

A final reason that black wedding dresses are becoming more popular is that the bride may want to wear the dress again. Most women have little further use for their white wedding gown, other than to perhaps give it to their daughters. By getting a black dress they look great on their wedding day, and then can have the dress altered to wear again in the future. This way they are paying for a dress that they can wear more than once. Many different styles have been applied to these dresses. Basically any popular style of wedding gown can be found in black. Of course, if you are looking for something particularly Victorian or Gothic, you can find these as well.

The only trouble is that if you are interested in black wedding dresses, you may not be able to find them in just any dress shop. They are still a relatively new idea, and very few brides are wearing them. If you look at specialty bride stores you should find some options available, but many of these dresses are still custom made. Having your dress made specifically for you can be a very good thing because it will fit perfectly, and will match your occasion as well. If you want Renaissance or very modern wedding, you can have your dress designed to match it.

If you are really at a loss, you may also want to look into black formal dresses. After all, what are wedding dresses other than white formal gowns? With a few changes and some accessorizing, you can make an evening gown into a unique and fantastic wedding dress (B G).

Beach Wedding Dress

Beach Wedding Dresses Don't Have to Be Plain Or Boring

Many couples are considering alternatives to the usual church wedding and for some, this means marrying on a beach. Beach weddings are intimate and highly romantic, but they also offer other wonderful perks which many people are a little surprised to discover.

One of the joys of a beach wedding is that everything gets to be scaled down to a more serene and unique level. With the beautiful scenery as background, you can spend more time working on the vows that you will be saying to each other. You can also spend more time choosing the wedding outfits, and for the bride that means finding her beach wedding dress! Whether you are marrying on distant shores or having a more casual affair at your local beach, choosing the perfect dress is every bit as important and deserves all the attention and consideration you can give it.

One of the best parts of a beach wedding is that no aspect need be expensive. As a matter of fact, when choosing your dress, the biggest question is probably what type of dress do you want to wear - do you go with a more traditional gown or something less formal?

Regardless of the type of dress you decide on, every bride wants it to be uniquely hers. It's the little details that will really make you fall in love with your wedding dress. Here are some creative ways you can incorporate to help make your dress your own:

1# Tie a wide silk ribbon, chiffon sash or cummerbund around your waist. For a little added punch, use a color other than your dress color. For instance, if your dress is white, how about contrasting the waist band in ivory or champagne - you could even coordinate it with one of your wedding colors. This is a particularly good option for a second wedding when you don't want to wear a totally white dress.

2# Try a dress of a different color other than white - like champagne, blush pink, baby blue, or even something vibrant like red!

3# If an entire dress in red is too dramatic for you, but you like the idea, how about an accent of color around the neckline, hem or waist? This is really a great idea to play up the season of your wedding - red for winter holidays, maybe gold for fall, or turquoise for summer.

4# A basic dress can be embellished with embroidery, possibly with a little pale color in the design. You could add some pearls, Swarovski crystals, sequins, colored rhinestones, or chiffon fabric flowers into the design.

5# If you are adventurous, you could alter the hemline. A high-low design where the dress is knee length in front and floor length in back is a popular style for the flirty look of a tropical wedding dress. Out on the beach you might not want a full length dress, so perhaps you might consider shortening it to tea length for a more casual wedding dress feel.

You can truly be creative with your beach wedding dress and it can still be quite affordable. But, if you love the look of the basic little dress with only a smattering of flowers in your hair, then this should be what you wear (T B).