Tradition holds that the color of a wedding dress should be white. This color is a symbol of purity and innocence. It illuminates your face and flatters your figure. However, brides-to-be are increasingly choosing dresses in ivory, off-white, salmon pink, or even bold colors. It is no longer unusual to see brides dressed in red, pink, turquoise, green, and more. So, what color should you choose for your wedding dress?
Traditional, elegant, and timeless, the white wedding dress remains extremely popular regardless of its style. White reflects light beautifully. Its only downside: it tends to accentuate curves and is not always the most flattering choice for an “O” body type.
That said, designers have developed a range of variations on the white wedding dress:
These variations allow for more original wedding dresses and, most importantly, ones better suited to your complexion and hair color. This is one of the first criteria to consider when choosing the color of your wedding dress. If you have very fair skin and blonde hair, opt for off-white rather than bright white. Conversely, if you are a brunette with olive or dark skin, you will look absolutely stunning in a wedding dress of brilliant white.
Another option is to choose a white wedding dress with pastel accents. There is nothing stopping you from adding a dusty rose bow, embroidery, or sash to a white dress. Your gown will remain classic while gaining that special detail that makes it uniquely yours!
These variations of white also depend on cultural customs. For example, in Eastern Europe, brides tend to favor a fully white wedding dress, while women in Western Europe are more likely to choose ivory, off-white, or champagne.
In any case, if you dream of a truly traditional wedding, white is the way to go!
More and more brides-to-be are setting tradition aside and opting for a colored wedding dress: blue, red, pink, yellow… There are no limits to creativity, and you can absolutely choose a vibrant gown that reflects your personality. You may go for an all-over color or simply add colorful touches to a white dress — think a burgundy lace-up back, a vermillion bodice, or a turquoise sash.
When choosing your color, take your skin tone and hair color into account. Emerald green, for instance, is a wonderful choice for redheads, who should generally avoid pink and purple. Another consideration is the dress code and decorative theme of the ceremony. It is essential that your chosen color complements that of your guests and, even more importantly, coordinates with your partner’s outfit.
The choice of color for a wedding dress therefore depends on the style you are looking for (traditional or bold), your personal color palette, and the atmosphere you wish to create for the ceremony.
