Choosing the Right Wedding White

By: Lori (View Profile)

Pastels are a lovely alternative that can perfectly compliment the bride’s complexion. Palest pinks, icy blues and pale, butter-cream yellows are all elegant choices that are perfect for your special day. A pale gold or shimmering silver gown is also a sophisticated choice for an evening wedding, when the most formal of attire is expected.

If you are set on a white gown, however, you don’t have to be limited to all-over white. Consider a gown of white lace with a silk or satin underlay in another color for an interesting contrast. Embellishments of sequins, beading or embroidery can also add rich detail in colors of your choice. A white gown trimmed at the neckline in a richer can add color to the face and break up the starkness of the dress.

Whatever color you choose for your wedding gown, if you consider how it looks against your skin as well as how it works with the style of the gown, you will glow on your wedding day!

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posted: 03.24.2008
Jolene Rae Harrington
Hi Lori, Thank you for de-mystifying the blizzard of wedding whites. As the fashion diva for herecomestheguide.com, I personally am working to pump up the trend towards pops of color on a white gown--a sash, beading or flower accent--that brings the whole ensemble alive. Of course, I'm fond of telling everyone who'll listen this blasphemous fact: I didn't wear white for my wedding. The dress I fell for was a Watters & Watters sample that was actually a bridesmaids dress in raspberry chiffon (it was so slinky, I can't imagine a bride would let her 'maids upstage her in something so va-va-voom!). Anyway, I had meant to order it in ivory but at the last second, said to myself, "It's my wedding, and I'll wear what I want to"--which meant you sure couldn't miss me when I walked down the aisle! The white opera-length gloves and seed pearls I had sewn on the bodice toned it down a tad. But for MOST brides, such a bold decision isn't likely, and this is your white guide really useful.
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