Chances are, you already have a pretty good idea what dress you are looking for. Even if that's the case, this article can let you know the name for the style you already have in mind. Not to mention, it's fun to look at your other options.

First, get an idea of what type of dress you want.

Sheath

A-Line

Ballgown

Mermaid/Trumpet

You can decide by silhouette or you can mix and match

Some dressed are a mix between A-Line and Ballgown. However, normally the Ballgown poof out dramatically right at your hips while the A-Line is a more gradual change that starts at your waist.

Don't forget that you can always buy your wedding dress in two pieces. By this I mean you can get a top and bottom or you can even buy a full dress and then add a cape.

Consider The Fabric

Satin, Lace, Tulle, Chiffon, Charmeuse, Silk

If you are on a budget, lace looks good on almost any dress.

Tulle is likely what your veil will be made of, however it's not unheard of to be made of other fabrics.

Have you decided on the length?

More and more brides are moving away from the traditional long wedding dress. Wedding dresses of all lengths can be easily bought at almost every boutique. However, if you want a long dress for vows and then a short dress for the party ... there is always the Removable Bottom! There are two main ways to get a dress with a removable bottom. You can try to buy a dress that already has a removable bottom built in ... or, a much easier way is to buy a short dress and then buy a separate piece that wraps around your waist.

Different Dress Lengths to Consider

Long

Medium

Tea-Length

Short

Removable Bottom (Best of Both!)

Then, take a look at the different type of sleeves.

Strapless

Spaghetti Straps

Tank

Cap Sleeves

Halter

3/4 Sleeves

Short Sleeves

Long Sleeves

There are a lot of Necklines to choose from

Straight

Sweetheart

Illusion

V-Neck

Scoop

Plunging

High Neck

Asymetrical

Picking the Colours

More and more brides are moving away from traditional dresses and adding colours to their wedding dress. Right now, 2019, blue wedding dresses are the new trend. Especially with trends like Ombre wedding dresses. It's your day, if you really want a black wedding dress why not?

Traditional Colours

Ivory

White

Solid White

Soft White

Beige

Other options

Pink

Red

Grey

Black

Blue

Purple

Multi-Colour

Ombre

So much more!

Maybe some Embellishments?

Rhinestones

Imitation Pearls

Beading

Bow

Trends and Themes

Do you already have a specific theme in mind? Maybe you saw something on Instagram that you are already in love with.

Wedding Dress Styles

Classic

Romantic

Beach

Vintage

Elegant

Boho

Sexy

Current Dramatic Trends

Blue Dresses

Big Bows

Capes

Ombre

Vintage

Cape Wedding Dresses are #Trending

This trend looks a lot better than it sounds. At first I pictures some sort of super hero/ villain kind of look ... However, these capes look quite elegant.

The Ombre Wedding Dress Trend

Vintage Themed Wedding Dresses

The Big Bow Trend

Now the Accessories!

Veils

Hair Accessories

Jewellery

Belts

Sashes

Jackets and Wraps

Hand Bags

Shoes

Veils

Classic Veil

Oval Veil

Birdcage/Blusher Veil

Lace Mantilla Veil

Cathedral Veil

Have Fun With This

Getting married is a big milestone in life, you are showing your dedication and your love to someone. More excitingly, the both of you are about to enter Honeymoon mode ... literally. The wedding is a time for friends and family to come together, witness the union, celebrate and then join together as one big family. The wedding itself can be a bit stressful. Which is part of the reason why so many blogs like exist. During all the panic and realization of high costs … it’s okay to relax and have some fun picking your dress and choosing the colours. I hope that some of my blogs help you get past the frustration and have some fun with this wedding planning process. Or at the very least, I hope these blogs give you a chuckle or two.

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