How to Make a Vintage Wedding Gown into Your Own Dress
Weddings can easily become budget-busting affairs. You may be inclined to go for bargains instead of name brand with the wedding dress. However, you want a bargain price, not a bargain look. By adding details to a used or vintage wedding gown you can make it your own, and with minimal costs. Does this Spark an idea?
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Pin a broach to the bust or neckline of the dress to add a bit of sparkle to the ensemble. Search antique stores for a broach to add a vintage touch.
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Add a silk flower pin or pins to the skirt of the dress. One large flower can make a statement when attached to the hip or waist of the dress while adding several small flowers to the skirt area of the dress can add visual interest to an otherwise plain skirt.
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Wrap a beaded belt or colored ribbon around the waist of the dress to accent the bride's waist and add some bling.
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Have the hem of the dress professionally dyed a different color to add an interesting burst of color to the dress for a modern and unconventional look. The dyed hem could coordinate with the colors of the bridesmaids' dresses.
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Accessorize your ensemble, using the wedding dress as a blank canvas. Add a pair of shoes in a bright color, wear bold jewelry, incorporate vintage elements such as a blusher veil or formal, white gloves or add a shawl or jacket.
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