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Step 1
Find a wedding dress subject matter. Nontraditional unique wedding dresses are created to communicate a unique idea. Consider your personality and the styles that you feel comfortable wearing. Keep in mind the overall mood and design of the wedding reception.
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Step 2
Look at the rainbow and try a color wedding gown. If you want to wear a nontraditional wedding dress, but want to keep things simple try a wedding gown in a nontraditional color. Select a pastel color such as pink, peach or soft orange for a daytime wedding. Get a little more daring and try a black, hot pink, green or bright orange for an evening event.
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Step 3
Select a unique wedding dress from a past era. Renaissance wedding gowns, medieval dresses, Victorian style gowns are some of the period and unique wedding dresses you can choose from. Remember the wedding reception theme, decorations and design to match your gown. If you are going to have bride maids, match their theme to yours.
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Step 4
Try a nontraditional unique wedding dress with an ethnic flair. Look at the different world cultures or perhaps at your own heritage to find the perfect wedding gown. Some of the more popular include: Celtic wedding gowns, Indian gowns, Hawaiian and Chinese wedding dresses.
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Step 5
Find nontraditional wedding dresses at online bridal stores and at online special occasion stores. Take your body measurements carefully before ordering. Make sure the store has a refund policy to allow for a return if the dress doesn’t fit.
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Step 6
Visit a small wedding boutique. You can order a costume made wedding gown at a small store. Take a magazine picture or make your own gown sketches and present it to the designer. Agree on the dress materials, length, accessories and delivery date to get your unique gown.
