How to Choose a Non-Traditional Wedding Dress
Picking a Dress that Suits Your Unique Wedding
Apr 26, 2009
If you are having a non-traditional wedding, you may be looking for a non-traditional wedding or bridesmaid dress. Here are some tips for choosing a unique, non-traditional dress.
Think Outside the Wedding Gown Store
You don't need to shop in a wedding gown store for your dress. If you are looking for a less elaborate dress, check out your favourite clothing stores. A cocktail dresses is a great example of an ideal non-traditional wedding dress that can be purchased at any store. Buying your dress at a regular clothing store widens your options and can save you a lot of money.
Experiment with Colour
Your wedding dress doesn't have to be white. Pick your favourite colour or one that matches your wedding colours. Try on a dress in a colour you may not normally wear. You can even choose a patterned wedding dress. This can be a fun way to involve your friends or bridesmaids.
Experiment with Style
Your wedding dress doesn't need to be a dress at all. For a relaxed, informal look, try a skirt and top. For a very casual wedding, go with pants and a blazer or even jeans. Experiment with dress or skirt length as well. It's your wedding, so pick an outfit that suits your day and your style.
Let Bridesmaids Pick Their Own Dresses
If you are having a wedding party, let your non-traditional wedding be a chance for your bridesmaids to have fun with their dresses as well. Whether your wedding is formal or casual, try letting your bridesmaids pick their own dresses. You can give them parameters about colour, style or length, or you can let them pick anything they like. This is a fun way to make your wedding unique that your bridesmaids can also enjoy.
Pick a Wedding Dress You'll Wear Again
If you don't like the idea of spending thousands of dollars on a dress you'll only wear once, you don't have to. Shop for a dress that fits your style and the sort of wedding you are having, but look for one that you will feel comfortable wearing again. Rather than having your wedding dress collect dust in your closet, choose one that you can make part of your regular wardrobe and will remind you of the happy day.
Your non-traditional wedding is a reflection of your own unique style and taste. You may not have grown up dreaming of your perfect white wedding gown, but with some creativity and an open mind, you can find a dress that's perfect for you.
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