Different surveys showed that white is still the most popular wedding dress
color. Traditionally white wedding dress – and
especially
white veil – symbolized the bride's virginity to the
squeamish
parents of her groom and noble guests.
Nowadays, although white is considered the classic color for wedding
dresses, there are many other wedding dress color options, depending on
the bride's taste and on the wedding location. Thus, casual wedding dresses,
informal
wedding dresses and beach wedding dresses
feature bright colors to match the relaxing and playful atmosphere of
the ceremony.
The most significant thing with wedding dress color is that it has to
compliment the bride's appearance, her hair and skin tone. If your
favorite color is purple and you know you look completely breathtaking
in it, cast aside all prejudices and choose only the purple wedding
dress color.
Another important point is that the wedding dress color should match
the color of bridesmaids' gowns, as well as the color of flowers and
accessories. The most original ones opt for theme wedding parties, for
example the Scottish party where the groom and all other men wear
kilts, and the bride's wedding dress is trimmed with tartan liners.
If you are sure that white is the only possible wedding dress color,
but you are leaning towards some innovations, wear a wedding dress with
a touch of color. Some colored embroidery or ornament will enliven
white wedding dress, highlighting the pureness of this color.
Actually wedding dress colors is also determined by the country you
live in. For example, the original wedding dress color of an Indian or
Chinese bride is red, as it embodies love and fertility. White reigns
in America and Europe, while the Japanese consider it the funeral
color. In western countries (except Ireland) Green is sometimes
associated with the old expression claiming that a woman in a
“green gown” is of easy virtue.
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