Traditional Long Sleeve Bridal Gowns
There are few details more important to a bride throughout her wedding plans than the dress she will wear on her big day. Despite the overwhelming popularity of strapless and sleeveless wedding gowns through the late 1990s and 2000s, the traditional long-sleeved bridal gown is back in style with many modern brides opting for this classy, old-fashioned option. A number of influences, including wedding seasons, religion, family obligations and the influence of celebrities have helped the long-sleeved trend become popular again. Does this Spark an idea?
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Winter Wedding Long-Sleeve Bridal Gowns
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For a winter wedding, the long-sleeve bridal gown is perhaps the most appropriate and most practical option. Many such gowns are made with the specific purpose of being worn for a winter wedding. Dresses made of heavy materials such as stain, silk and velvet allow for warmth during the ceremony and reception. An alternative to purchasing a long-sleeved gown is to purchase a strapless or sleeveless gown and add a cover up, such as a bolero or stole, which can be easily removed during the reception should the bride wish.
Religious Long-Sleeve Bridal Gowns
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Many different religions require brides to adhere to certain dress codes if they wish to be married in their place of worship. While dress codes have loosened over time in certain faiths, others have become stricter. For example, it is typically standard for brides being married in a Catholic church to carry a wrap covering their shoulders. However, the same dress code does not apply for a Catholic bride being married outdoors. For a Jewish bride, the regulations are more stringent. Covering of the shoulders is a requirement for even the most liberal Jewish faiths, but 3/4-length or wrist-length sleeves are the most common choice for Jewish brides.
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Heirloom Long-Sleeve Bridal Gowns
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Many brides have been put in the precarious situation of being offered a family heirloom bridal gown that has been worn by a previous woman in the family. Since many older gowns feature long sleeves, brides who choose a heirloom dress need to embrace the trend fully. As opposed to modern long-sleeve bridal gowns, antique or older dresses often feature lace or organza as opposed to satin or silk as the sleeve material.
Famous Long-Sleeve Bridal Gowns
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Perhaps the single most well-known wedding dress around the world in 2011 is that of Kate Middleton, the recent bride of England's Prince William. Much speculation surrounded the design of her wedding dress, which was only revealed when she arrived at Westminster Abbey for her April nuptials. Her dress combined a mix of modern and traditional, with old-fashioned, long Chantilly-lace sleeves paired with a deep v-neckline. Priscilla Presley, Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis all also opted for long-sleeve gowns.
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