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Should Wedding Gowns be White?

In traditional mythology, the bride is always adorned in a beautiful, flowing white wedding gown. But traditions can change and brides today often opt for gowns featuring other colors, while remaining just as beautiful. In days gone by, white wedding gowns were symbols of chastity and purity. The “virginal bride” myth has been around for hundred of years and these paradigms change slowly. Still these qualities are neither as common nor important to modern brides as they may have been “once upon a time.”

With the divorce rate being what it is, brides today are often marrying for the second or third time. Even so, the bride-to-be will usually want a formal wedding gown. The traditional bridal “rules” dictated that second and third time brides couldn’t wear white, and to do so would have been considered tacky or inappropriate a century ago. But those non-sense “rules” are quickly being left behind, and today a great range of both colors and styles are available in the formal wedding gown genre. Even first time brides are finding out that white isn't necessarily the right choice for their gown.

A wedding is the bride’s once in a lifetime celebration. She should choose a gown that makes her day complete, regardless of any antiquated notions of propriety or “chastity.” If white isn’t flattering to the bride-to-be’s hair or complexion, choosing a color that is makes much more sense. After all, it is her big day.

Many new colors and styles for bridal gowns are increasing in popularity. Choices include sun-orange, aqua, gold, and even raspberry. Many other colors are available as well from modern bridal shops. More traditional blues are still a popular choice for second and third-time brides, along with light greens and shades of pinks.

Another popular option is to add color to a more traditional white wedding gown. Many modern styles incorporate colors into their design. Even a well-placed sash or ribbon can add a hint of color and vitality, brightening the traditional all white gown. Colors can even be accentuated in a subtle bridal bouquet. Brides often choose a “bridal motif,” so that their bridal colors tend to match and compliment each other. The gown, flowers, bridesmaid’s dresses and even the wedding cake and candles can all be aligned with this color motif, creating a uniform look for the entire wedding.

Bridesmaid and matron of honor dresses are moving away from traditional light and pastel shades. Today you are likely to find more avant garde colors like formal blacks, shades of greens or sky blues in the bridal shops.

Adding a splash of color to the wedding gown will often enhance the bride's appearance and beauty on her wedding day. Most women will already be aware of the colors that flatter their appearance and those that are unflattering, so the modern tradition of colorful gowns will open up countless possibilities for brides to look their best on their special day.

The use of color has created many new possibilities for the modern bride. They can choose the wedding gowns they feel most comfortable in on their special day, without regard for tradition or “propriety.”