Breaking the Rules: Non-Traditional Wedding Dresses
From ombre wedding gowns to bridal jump suits. These statement looks are worth breaking tradition.
Here comes the bride, all dressed in — wait a minute. Who says you have to wear white or ivory on your wedding day?
We’re here to tell you that you don’t have to. In fact, we’ve seen some stunning non-traditional wedding gowns or suits that brides have bravely donned on their Big Day.
Here are some of our favorite unconventional looks that will leave your future spouse and guests talking for years to come.
Color me pretty.
When “Selling Sunset” reality TV star Christine Quinn wore a dramatic ebony wedding dress for her gothic-themed nuptials in 2020, it gave many future brides the confidence they needed to also take a bold step with their attire.
In fact, it’s becoming more common for the modern bride to wear different shades of wedding dresses other than white or ivory.
For those who don’t want to fully commit to a colored dress, consider ombre hued gowns.
Patterns, please.
Patterned wedding dresses are perfect for those brides who want to take it one step further and add a layer of dimension to their look. Florals are typically a popular pattern, but we’ve seen strong lines and bold prints on gowns too.
Short and sweet.
Who says your wedding dress has to be a floor-length gown? Mini-wedding dresses can be stylish and just as elegant as traditional wedding dresses. Don’t be afraid to break the rules and show off some leg.
That suits me.
We absolutely adore bridal suits. They’re fashion forward, and shatter all expectations of what a bride should look like on her wedding day.
Consider a white jumpsuit if you don’t want to wear a two piece suit.
The couture choice.
Wanna make a statement? Wear a dress that your guests will least expect. From fringe to feathers and sexy slits to high necklines. Couture wedding dress designers, such as Galia Lahav and Zuhair Murad, have created stylish trousers, satin dresses, asymmetrical cuts and nude gowns.
Casual and classy.
Some brides don’t want to get all dolled and glammed up. They’d rather toss on a boho chic or maxi dress in jersey or cotton material. As you can see by the looks below, a casual dress can be just as dazzling as a wedding gown worth thousands.
Pro Tip: If you’re going casual, and you want to dress up your look — try an elaborate hair style, dramatic jewelry or fancy footwear.
Now that you’re armed with options other than the traditional white dress — why not break the rules on your wedding day. We dare you!
Written By Vows & Forever Founder and Veteran Journalist Maria Cid. V&F is a wedding vows & speech writing service that also specializes in speech coaching and wedding timeline coordination.
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