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How to Love a Bridal Dress Color - Bridal Fashion Trends

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Bridal Dress color
Bridal Dress color

The hottest trend in weddings today is to for the bride to choose a BLACK wedding dress. Black is not the only color. COLORS are now the rage in wedding dresses and bridal parties.

June is usually wedding month and fast approaching. Fall brings autumn colors. December is another very popular month to have a wedding with colors that are elegant.

These steps will help you choose the color that is best for you with considerations to what you will need to consider.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • List of Bridal Shops and Wedding Expo's
  • Wedding Photographer
  • Bridal Dress Seamstress for alterations
  • Cleaner that specializes in Wedding Dress or Bridal Dress Preservation
  1. Step 1
    Black Bridal Gown
    Black Bridal Gown

    Know your style. Are you a secret Vamp or Goth? How about fairy princess? Are you wanting Chinese influence or perhaps you have always dreamed in black and white. Whatever color you choose, make sure you pick a style flattering to you. Do not forget to line up an alterations seamstress, the photographer if you are using to accompany during dress try on's and a bridal dress preservationist.

  2. Step 2
    Bridal dress: black or white?
    Bridal dress: black or white?

    Browse the latest magazines and Google search for the colors you love. You will find out the meanings and see the models wearing the colors. You will be sure to fall in love with a color scheme that represents YOU. Decide whether to incorporate color using a simple sash or complete bridal dress color. Keep in mind the color of bridal flowers you may have chosen.

  3. Step 3
    REd dress
    REd dress

    Do you want cultural influence from around the world? Typically the Chinese traditional dress is RED. Red can be very bold and beautiful. Shows independence. An attention getter for sure. You may want to limit to a sash! Other colors that represent influences culturally are: Moroccan with yellow or Mexican with bright colors.

  4. Step 4
    Bride: Elegant and Chic
    Bride: Elegant and Chic

    Decide if you are elegant. BLACK is one of the hottest trends and is not reserved for funerals any more. Very elegant and chic. Black is considered a neutral and is in style all year long.

  5. Step 5
    Pink is complementary
    Pink is complementary

    Are you wanting to maximize your complexion? PINK's and Peaches even out skin tones and hide imperfections. Perfect for a Home Wedding. If shy about color there are many pastel, touch of pink or touch of peach dresses.

  6. Step 6
    Don't cry  - hire Wedding Consultant!
    Don't cry - hire Wedding Consultant!

    If you are still wanting color and are confused, consider investing in hiring a wedding coordinator. A Wedding Coordinator is a professional whose job is to be in the know. Ask your coordinator questions and come up with a variety of solutions.

    CONGRATULATIONS and Happy Wedding.

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Alrady said

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on 7/21/2009 Thank you kari! Hope those planning a December wedding can find what they are wanting!

karileighk said

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on 6/29/2009 Looks like fun! *5

skyedanzer said

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on 6/6/2009 Never knew that about pinks and peaches. Great info!

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on 6/3/2009 Great tips on different color wedding dresses.

joanhaines said

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on 6/2/2009 Thanks for pushing the envelope for wedding gowns!

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