Vintage Inspired Wedding Dresses

Vintage is inspiring... Even more when it comes to fashion! Imagine the beauty of vintage inspired wedding dresses amongst the innumerable other options that you could pick from on one of the most important days of your life... Check out more on the same.

The wedding day is quite possibly one of the biggest, most important, and best days in most girls' lives. With every attempt to make it perfect, how can she miss out on herself, especially on a day that is meant to be hers. But the one big thing that just cannot go wrong after all the perfect preparations is the wedding dress which should be nothing short of divine! So, if divine is what we're aiming at, what's better than a vintage style wedding dress? I'm guessing, not much! So how about we take a look at a few different styles... Short, long, and maybe even affordable wedding dresses. Let's move on then...

Vintage Wedding Dresses

Vintage if worn the right way can help achieve an array of looks. Right from traditional and conservative, to contemporary and chic, it can work well with it all. A little help with the right jewelry, and possibly the right kind of makeup, and a bride could look like a vision in white in a vintage inspired wedding dress. See what all there is to choose from when working with this timeless look.

Short Wedding Dresses

Who ever said, vintage meant endlessly long dresses? There are absolutely no hard and fast rules when it comes to vintage wedding dresses. In fact, the short look works really well in combination with the classic touch. Lace, taffeta, ruffles, bows, classic cuts, delicate detailing... There's so much to pick from.

Did you know that it was Coco Chanel who introduced the concept of short wedding dresses in the 1920s, and once it was done, it was done! Brides took to the concept so well, that there was no turning back. Except for the slight lull in the 1930s, this trend was here to stay. If you give it some serious thought, a short wedding dress screams practicality! You can dance your heart out, and it can be modified and worn again!! (What can I say, I feel inspired by 27 Dresses). Whether you choose to work with something fitted, or something with more body is entirely your decision, because no matter what you pick, it'll look good either way.

Imagine a classic fitted dress made entirely of satin and an overlay of some vintage looking lace. Get it in a length that hits just a little above the knee and complete your look with some really classy shoes, and you're good to go with this style. Another option could be something more out there... While the first option was a more elegant look, the second is about going all out and girly!! A snug bodice with a high waist made of lots of delicate details along with the lower half resembling a skirt with a lot of volume, this portion of the dress could be done with heavily bodied fabrics like taffeta (not everybody's thing!) or perhaps even organza. As long as you know how to work it, this dress will look perfect.

What makes it better is, if you are going ahead with a summer wedding, or maybe even choosing to have a beach wedding, a short dress will just be so convenient and make so much sense.

Full Length Wedding Dresses

Contrary to the short wedding dress is the ever popular full length wedding dress. With a variety of options to choose from, there is no way you could go wrong with long and vintage. I know that a lot of ladies are partial to the longer dresses, and I think it's well within reason. The best part is, any kind of work done on a short dress can be used on a long one too, and there's a lot beyond that too.

An empire waist gown can work wonders for women with the perfect figure. A popular style from the 40s and 50s, you could mix styles, and play with bits of old and new in the same dress. For a trendy touch, you could get something with embellishment right at the empire line, or if heavy accessorizing isn't your deal, leave it plain and simple with nothing more than a satin sash. An elegant white or ivory gown with a basic black satin band, or maybe even teal for a change, could work very well.

If you don't care so much about the above mentioned style, you could ditch it for something with a slim silhouette, or jazz it with the mermaid cut in a rich fabric instead. In case of simpler designs, it is always the fabric that plays a bigger role, so as to make the dress look more alluring. An A-line gown is an almost foolproof option too. A dropped waist with embroidery on the lower half could be so charming, it could make heads turn. Another option is keeping the dress simple, but going big on the accessories. You decide!

I know that a wedding dress could get expensive for some, for affordable options, look online, check out discounts being offered, or even get it stitched from the best seamstress you know. Believe me, it'll be so much more affordable if you do it that way. Apart from that, irrespective of the style / pattern / design you choose, make sure you indulge in some full bodied fabric, mainly because a wedding dress should stand out like no one else's. Team it with a look to die for, and work it with confidence, and you'll leave people envious for days to come, that's a promise! ;)

Simple Wedding Dresses

Simple and elegant dresses are the latest wedding wear treads and most of the would-be-brides are all set to follow the same. Well, if you are one of them, then here are some ideas on designing such a simple and classy outfit for the special day of your life.

When you start with the wedding preparations, wedding wear is something that can't at all be missed out. Choosing the right wedding dress out of the lot is definitely a task that is full of confusion. Well, the bride's body type, her personality and more importantly which type of outfits she can carry well are the important factors to be kept in mind while choosing the dress. While many prefer glamorous wedding gowns, you might be a bride-to-be who loves to keep it simple and sober. Well, if that soft look is what suits you the most, then there are a number of patterns in simple wedding dresses which you can opt for. Yes, wedding wear does not always need to be very flashy and glamorous. You can have a simple wedding wear nicely designed to don a look that is class apart. Let me tell you that simple wedding gowns have become a popular trend in the recent years and most of the brides are opting for that soft and elegant look instead of the funky and flashy appearance. So, here are some styles and options that you can check out.

Sober Fabric

Fabrics play a major role in appearance of a dress pattern. Right choice of fabric must be done considering the style of dress and your body type. As you might be opting for plain fabrics and soft colors, fabric must be so chosen that it adds the essential amount of rich effect. Satin, satin sheath, lace, raw silk, silk, cotton silk and linen are the best fabrics to pick for dresses. If you are not going to add even a single colored element to the basic dress pattern, then it is best to opt for lace fabric in white, beige or any other color. If you are looking for inexpensive dresses, make sure you choose the fabric accordingly, as the same majorly affects the total cost.

Dress Patterns

When you look for simple dresses, A line gown definitely tops the list. A simple A line gown with a 'V' neckline and sleeveless pattern is the perfect pick. Accessorize such dresses with organza waist belt and get set to walk down the aisle. You can add a diamond or brooch at the mid of this belt to give a perfect finishing touch to the outfit. Empire waistlines are a hot trend of this season and you can have the same accommodated in the dress pattern. Further keep the piece sleeveless or add balloon sleeves. Also, the lower part can be kept flowy or made a bit stylish by keeping it body fitted. Short dresses with empire necklines are also a good pick. You can have the lower part flowy with a narrow colored trim added at the hemline that matches with a trim added at the lifted waistline in this case. Satin trims make the best pick for wedding gowns. If you are opting for a colored dress, you need not add any contrast colored trims or belts as the same can overdo the look. Keep the entire dress in single color and just add sequins at neckline or for the upper part of the dress and sleeves in case of empire necks.

Colors to Choose

Soft colors are the best trick to get that simple look. You can definitely pick a dark shade like the crimson or maroon, but keeping the dress pattern very simple in this case is much essential. Colors like aqua blue or white make the best simple beach dresses. Soft pink, peach, light rose color and ivory are the ultimate color choices for simple wedding gowns and dresses. When adding belts, bows and trims you can go for colors contrasting with the basic dress fabric.

Well, designing a gown that looks simple, yet catchy and rich is not a tough task. All you need to do is browse through the dress styles, choose the right fabric and consult a good dress designer who will understand your requirements. Make sure that colors, length of the dress, necklines, and overall pattern is so chosen that it suits you well and you are comfortable to carry it off.

Vampire Wedding Gowns

All brides face the same tension, when it comes to their wedding day.. "is the gown perfect?" While traditional and modern wedding gowns are always a fun topic to haggle over, what's a vampire bride to do? Whether you are scouting for Halloween ideas or deciding to get married with an undead twist, below are some gowns to do any vampiress proud.

Amongst all the creatures of the undead world, the zombies, the werewolves etc. one of the most powerful beings and easily the most stylish are the vampires. Vampires are the elite, the immortal and the smart ones with a carefully constructed aristocratic society and set of rules to be governed by. And their style factor is unchallenged, with vampire costumes and dress styles for women and men, ranking amongst the classiest and most beautiful items to wear. In this article, learn about the design and accessories that makeup vampire wedding dresses, to understand what quintessential bridal wear of the vampire bride is made of.

Patterns & Colors for a Vampire Wedding Gown

Typical designs and patterns of wedding gowns for vampires include:

Long flowing A-line skirt with asymmetrical laced hemline, poured over a body of satin, colored in a contrasting shade is one pattern type. Sleeves can be ruched with a babydoll bodice. This pattern makes for an incredibly beautiful and delicate gown, using lace which is synonymous with femininity. The contrasting shade of satin serves to highlight the intricate detailing of the lace.

Two possible lace and satin combinations that can be used for such a pattern are:

For a demur and daisy-like look, combine ivory lace can be placed over white or powder pink satin

For a bold eye-catching look, pair black spider lace over rose-red satin. This adds a very Latin or flamenco touch to the gown. Amongst the various blacks and whites, this gown and coloring are sure to stand out.

Another pattern type is using a corset for a bodice, worn over a tight mermaid skirt. The corset's shoe laced front accentuates a narrow waistline and would provide a voluptuous appearance on the whole. Keep in mind, that the corset wedding gown is a very vintage or 18th century look and as such, cannot be carried off by everybody. It must be fastened very tightly and properly or it will ruin the shape of the gown. Corset styled gowns are also very uncomfortable, there is barely any room in the dress for one to breathe. So, this is one of those "no pain no gain" vampire wedding gowns.

A robe styled gown with a high point collar, usually a signature style with vampire gents, fastened by a single gold gilded rope. This is a very regal pattern and only the right fabric like velvet and an expensive braid, can bring this pattern to life. This pattern does not have the "oomph" factor, but those looking for a mature and classy vampire gown, suited for the "queen bee" amongst the vampire clan, should opt for this dress pattern.

A modern vampire wedding gown would be a peasant style blouse, gathered at the waist, flowing into a short thigh length skirt, with a shredded hemline. This gown must be worn over black fishnet stockings and red ballet shoes. For those who follow the mantra of "if you got it, you got to flaunt it", this is THE gown.

Accessories

First and most important part of any bridal trousseau is the veil. While normal veil colors are white or off-white, for a vampire wedding, veil colors are predominantly dark and gothic, giving an element of mystery to the face it covers. Be innovative, put a dark twist on traditional veil ides. For example, a tiara of thorns instead of the traditional diamond tiara, or how about a coiled serpent with a jewel held in its fangs as a tiara? You could also use a wreath of black roses, plain thorns or poison ivy from which a sheath of black lace or dark organza covers the bride's face.

It is customary at a wedding to have lots of flowers and to celebrate a wedding between two members of the undead, what can be more fitting than dead flowers? A wreath of wilted red roses or the hybrid black variety is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Or how about a bouquet of mixed dead or dried flowers or just stems, empty stems with thorns and no blooms? Bouquet ideas for such an occasion are more varied than one would think. The key is to keep things in perspective, i.e. dead objects should be used. A very different but very gross idea is to have a bouquet of rotting objects, with fresh, squirming maggots in them.

The happiest day in a woman's life, whether she's the undead or alive, is her wedding day. On choosing the right one amongst various vampire wedding dresses, the undead bride is all set for the perfect wedding. So, keep the gown simple Goth or modern and daring but don't forget to keep it classy!

Elegant Wedding Dresses and Accessories

Most women dream of having an elegant wedding dress for their special day from the time that they are young girls. When it comes time to begin shopping for a dress, however, they may feel overwhelmed by the vast selection of wedding dresses and accessories to choose from. How can you be sure that your dress and accessories are the epitome of elegance?

Finding the perfect wedding dress and the right accessories will depend largely on your individual taste. But by understanding the different styles and options that are available, it will be much easier for you to find elegant wedding dresses and accessories that live up to your childhood dreams.

Wedding Dress Silhouettes

There are a number of different dress silhouettes to choose from. A-line dresses provide a classic silhouette that is timeless and elegant, with a flared skirt and a narrow top. Ball gown style wedding dresses feature a fitted bodice and a large, full skirt that brings to mind fairytales and old-world romance. Empire waists cinch close below the bust to allow for a longer skirt, while dropped waists cinch closer to the hips in to create a longer torso silhouette.

When choosing a silhouette, consider your body shape and be sure to try on as many different styles as possible. Generally, pear-shaped women may want to look for dresses with higher skirts, like the empire waist style. Again, since every woman's body is different, it's important to try on a wide variety of silhouettes until you find one that showcases your best features.

Wedding Dress Necklines

In addition to the various wedding dress silhouettes, brides-to-be can also choose from a wide selection of elegant necklines. Off-the-shoulder dresses elegantly showcase the neck and shoulders with a tasteful strap or straps to hold the dress in place, while strapless wedding dresses use a more supportive corset material.

Wedding dresses with full necklines can range from a choker-style to an elegant v-neck design. Depending on the bride's taste, the neckline can be modest and conservative, or bold and alluring. Keep in mind that lace or scalloping can be added to deep, plunging necklines for a bit more coverage.

Wedding Tiaras, Veils and Other Hair Accessories

After finding the perfect wedding dress, many women choose some form of hair accessory to complete their wedding day look. One of the most common and traditional ways to do this is with a wedding veil, though the full, traditional veil is not as popular as it once was.

When accenting an especially elegant wedding dress, some women choose to wear a tiara that complements the design of the dress instead of a veil. And others wear a stylish hat that matches the color and general design of their wedding dress. It's important to remember that the hair accessory and the dress should not compete with each other. Think of the dress as the star, and the hair accessory as a supporting character.

Wedding Earrings and Necklaces

Earrings and necklaces can also provide the perfect finishing touches to a wedding dress. Bridal earring and necklace sets can range from simple pieces that color-coordinate with the wedding gown to more elaborate diamond or gemstone sets that bring an entirely new level of elegance to the bride's overall appearance. While the earrings and necklace often come in a matching set, some women choose to wear only one, or to mix and match jewelry styles to express their unique taste.

Earrings can be small and simple, or large and extravagant. And necklaces can range from simple chains or chokers to large pendants. Again, keep in mind that your jewelry should not overpower your gown. Earrings and necklaces should work together to complement your wedding dress.

Other Wedding Accessories

There are a number of other accessories that can accentuate an elegant wedding dress. Designer

shoes that are created with specific wedding dress style in mind are an excellent option for many brides.

Gloves are another elegant accessory that are popular among many brides. They can range in length from short lace gloves that cover only the hands, to full-length satin gloves that cover most of the arm. Broaches, belts, or sashes can also add small touches of elegance to your wedding day look.

Brides-to-be who are looking for elegant wedding dresses and accessories have so many options. Remember that elegance is in the eye of the beholder. The best way to find an elegant dress and complementary accessories is to keep an open mind and to try lots of different styles and looks. From dress silhouettes and necklines, to hair accessories and shoes, there are lots of ways to make a unique and elegant statement on your wedding day.

Online Wedding Dress Shopping!

Taking the hassle out of finding your perfect and unique wedding dress.

Getting married is no longer a case having only two options, church or court house, as it used to be. These days it is possible to get married just about anywhere you like, so whether you want a fairytale wedding or something a little more unconventional, you can arrange to have your wedding just about anywhere.

You might want to step out of a horse and carriage and step through the doors of an elaborate church in order to say your vows. You may prefer to hire a room at a posh hotel and enjoy a civil ceremony to declare your love and intentions. You might even want to shout out your vows as you leap 200 feet down from a crane as part of a bungee jump ceremony - the possibilities are endless.

Designers and retailers have realized that weddings are not what they used to be, and people like to use their imagination more and do some pretty wild things as part of the ceremony. And because of this, you can now get some stunning wedding dresses and bridal gowns to suit every occasion and type of wedding.

Beach Weddings

Beach weddings have become really popular over recent years, with many couples opting to escape to lush, tropical surroundings for their special days, with a selection of close friends and family members gathered around them on the warm, sandy beach, with the lapping waves of the turquoise sea as their background.

The popularity of beach weddings has sparked a rise in the range of beach wedding dresses available for these occasions. If you are going to get married in the hot midday sun on an exotic beach, it is not always practical - or comfortable - to buy a full-on bridal gown with all the trimmings. Having to lug a heavy gown around in that sort of weather and environment would probably result in you fainting! However, understandably, you don't want to get married in a pair of shorts and a bikini top either!

This is where the range of elegant and highly suitable beach weddings dresses come in. You will find some incredible beach wedding dress styles, which are both classy and practical. You can enjoy wearing something light and cool for the ceremony, and still have the peace of mind that you look every bit the stunning bride. The simple elegance of some of the beach wedding dresses available today creates the perfect look for a hot, steamy, tropical beach wedding.

If you're planning to jet off to sunnier climates for a beach wedding, you will find a wide range of beach wedding dresses available online. You can choose from a selection of light, airy, yet stunning fabrics, and there are styles available to suit all shapes and sizes. You can also enjoy some really low prices on beach wedding dresses online, so you can get the perfect look for the perfect setting and at the perfect price!

Traditional Weddings

If you are a dedicated follower of tradition as well as a dedicated follower of fashion, you may have decided to enjoy your special day with a church ceremony followed by a classy reception. However, you may want to set the scene with an absolutely stunning dress for your memorable day.

The great news is that you can now get some spectacular designer wedding dresses and bridal gowns for the occasion, and at really affordable prices. Your wedding day is one that you will hopefully never be repeating, so you want to make it something really special - in terms of where you hold it, your guests, and of course what your wear. With a stunning designer wedding dress, you can look proudly back on your photos for years to come, and you can even pass your wedding dress down to future generations.

Designer wedding dresses are no longer reserved for the rich and famous; these days most people can enjoy the luxury of wearing a unique and gorgeous designer bridal gown for their wedding day. You can get these designer wedding dresses in all style, sizes and colours, so whatever type of theme you want for your wedding - from medieval to fairytale - you can help create the perfect look with a classy, designer bridal gown.

Where to Find Discount Bridal Gowns and Wedding Dresses

Whether you decide to go for a romantic traditional wedding or a sizzling beach wedding, you'll want to ensure that you get the right dress for the occasion and at the right price. Some people search far and wide in order to try and get the perfect dress, traipsing from one shop to another and still finding a very limited choice coupled with high prices. This type of hassle is the last thing you need when you have so many other preparations to worry about.

The Internet is a different matter altogether. You can browse a wealth of fabulous wedding dresses and bridal gowns from the comfort of your own home, and you will have access to outfits from all over the world, so you can be sure of getting plenty of choice as well as a unique and stunning bridal gown. You won't even have to leave your home to find the wedding dress of your dreams, and once you have found and ordered the one that really catches your eye, you can enjoy fast and convenient home delivery.

You can find some excellent deals on wedding dresses online, and if you are after fabulous styles at affordable prices you will be delighted with the choice of discount bridal gowns available. Whatever you shape, size, taste or budget, these discount wedding dresses will ensure that you can look really amazing on your special day and without breaking the bank!

There are wedding dresses to suit every theme and setting online, so it doesn't matter where you plan to hold your ceremony and what your planned theme is. You can find the perfect bridal gown to really fit in and set off the theme for the day, and whether you are getting married on a tropical beach or in the local church, you can still look and feel like a million dollars.

Going the Way of Colored Wedding Dresses

In the olden days before Queen Victoria made it the fashion to wear white on your wedding day, brides wore whatever color of wedding dresses they chose. Well, why don't you bring back the olden days and become the unconventional bride today? Yes, with colored bridal dresses, you will definitely stand out from among those white-sheathed brides.

Go All Out or Just a Hint of Color

Well, of course, you can choose to either go all out or just go for a hint of color in your wedding dress. Nobody will begrudge you that choice especially as it is your day to shine, conventions be damned.

If you choose to go for just a hint of color, you can pop the color just about anywhere you wish to accentuate the beauty of your dress or the best asset you have. For example, you can have a pink sash or violet hem embroidery or small blue flowers on the waist or a green shawl. The possibilities are just simply endless where colored wedding dresses are concerned!

If you choose to go all out, then the colors of the rainbow are in your hands. You can make the color of your wedding become the central color of the wedding or the rest of the wedding theme will complement it. Indeed, you can set the trend amongst your friends instead of just following them as they come.

Choosing the Colors

Just like choosing your own everyday and corporate dresses, your choice of a colored wedding dress must complement your skin tone. Otherwise, you might as well go for the traditional white look.

For example, if you are dark-skinned, brown is definitely not the color for you. Or if you are fair-skinned, very light pinks will tend to wash out on you.

So, when choosing from among colored wedding dresses, always put the cloth next to your skin. The right one should bring out an inner glow to your skin, which will enhance your aura of happiness on your wedding day.

You may also choose the color based on the season of the year the wedding is taking place. Spring is for pale pastel lilacs, pinks, purples and blues. Summer is for deeper shades in the same colors of spring. Autumn is for gold, yellows and even oranges. Winter is probably the most fun for wedding dresses because deep reds and blues, even black edgings, are fashionably trendy.

If you do not want all-out bright colors or color accents on wedding dresses, then you can always go halfway. You have the choice of very pale dresses in the lightest of pinks, blues, yellows and even lilacs.

And if you find that somebody is not happy with your choice of a colored wedding dress, you should politely explain that it is your wedding day, that you will be wearing the gown and that you are taking full responsibility for the consequences.

Plus, it never hurts to provide a history lesson on wedding dresses, with emphasis on the fact that it was Queen Victoria who bucked the trend then. And now, you will be bucking the trend instead of just following it!

Wedding Dress Topics

LACE DRESSES

Which one of you brides has always wanted and dreamt of having a lace dress? This blog post is going to inform you on everything you need to know about finding your perfect lace dress. All fabrics that wedding dresses use are all beautiful, but none of them come close to how romantic and historical lace is.

Back in history, when a bride would wear lace at her wedding, this demonstrated the wealth of your family and prosperity. It would tell everyone that you came from a wealthy family and that you could afford to get married in a lace wedding dress. Things have changed since then, and that is not what people think of when they attend a wedding. Now you see more lace on a dining room table or in the house, but you do not see it as a symbol of wealth.

Lace wedding dresses are still around though. They are very popular in the wedding dress world. But now, you can see lace not only as the whole dress but little bits and pieces of lace throughout the bride's attire for her big day. For instance, in her veil, as an sash around her waist, of course the all over lace look, or even just lace being placed on the skirt or top of the dress.

SHORT WEDDING DRESSES

When you are searching for your perfect wedding dress, don't get something that you won't love. If you don't want to get a long dress with a cathedral train, then don't. Do what you want to do because when it comes down to it, this day will be all about you. If you have always pictured yourself in a short, playful wedding dress, then try and find what you have always envisioned. Trust me, there are some short wedding dresses that are to die for, you may just have to look a little bit harder. Some of the reasons why brides may choose a short wedding dress over a long and traditional dress is if the wedding is more informal, on a beach, at a court house, a summer/spring wedding, or even if the bride just wants to be different!

Short wedding dresses are also becoming very popular for brides that want to have two different dresses for their big day. They will a formal and elegant dress for their ceremony and then at some point during their reception, they will switch into a more playful and sexy short dress.

DIFFERENT KINDS OF FABRICS

With going along with the last post that I did, I felt that it was necessary to cover some of the basic types of fabrics that every bride should be familiar with. Every kind of fabric has its own way to flow and make the dress appear. Another thing for brides to consider is that a fabric will look completely different on every bride. Finding the right fabric is just like finding the right shape of your wedding dress. I hope that the description of the top five wedding dress fabrics will help you in finding the perfect dress!!!

Satin- When you look at the fabric satin, you see the shinny surface and the glowing effect that is appealing. Most of the time, the wedding dresses will be embellished my adding lace, beads, or gems to make a dress have more glam. Satin dresses are a very free and flowing kind of fabric that lead to a sexy, romantic look.

Silk -It is the most luxurious fabrics manufactured. This fabric is very breathable and versatile. It is also very flowing and free to walk in. Because of the smooth surface it has, it clings and fits a body of a bride that is a gorgeous look to a romantic wedding.

Organza- This is one of the stiffer fabrics that you will find when you go wedding dress shopping. Because of the stiffness of this fabric, you will most likely find it in the dresses that have a fuller skirt or many layers. You will also find this fabric with a light lace overlay on it also. Lace always adds an additional touch to a glowing fabric.

Brocade- This kind of fabric can make a dress look from traditional to modern and even stylish. Usually soft brocade is used for wedding dresses to make them look more formal and elegant. Some of these dresses will have a pattern in them by using threads woven into them. Also, you might see these elegant dresses in royal weddings that indicate status.

Chiffon- This last kind of fabric is one that falls along your body and hangs perfectly by your body shape. It is a light fabric where you can see through one layer, that is the reason why sometimes you will see multiple layers on a dress. These are also sometimes embellished to add more effect on your perfect wedding dress.

A Brief History of the Wedding Dress in USA

Brides have been distinguished through the history of manhood for wearing special clothing that becomes the focus point of the celebration. The wedding dress has existed for centuries, becoming particularly important in Europe during the middle Ages and the Victorian Era.

Today, even the informal wedding dress retains the symbolism associated with the cultural and traditional heritage of the diverse countries around the world. In the USA, the wedding dress took the name of the wedding gown and its history can be traced back at least for 200 years.

The British settlement in Jamestown was the scenery of the first wedding traditions brought from their homelands as early as the beginning of the American colonization; however, there is no register explaining or depicting the bride's clothing.

A bridal gown has been always attached with different symbolism, including the white color, white for purity, and something old and blue for good luck of the newly married. The Wedding dress is like an image, it may worth a thousand words... when exists.

Contrary to European women, brides in America began to save their wedding dress around the last 100 years, and a couple of years ago the DAR museum in Washington, DC, featured the exhibition of the early wedding gown.

The informal wedding dress evolved to a more elaborate wedding gown during the 19th century, adding later the tradition of wearing a mother's wedding dress in the ceremony as a sentimental and acceptable option, but Victorian traditions are more popular today that they were in those times.

In the United States, a bridal gown influenced by European styles was usually only seen in ceremonies held by wealthy people. There is evidence of multicolor wedding dresses available in those early days of the American wedding dress history.

However, white became the preferred color for both the informal wedding dress and formal wedding gown after the famous royal wedding of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1840. The wedding dress with train and veil became the new trend of the 1870's.

The 20th century brought a new type of bridal gown, with a slight trail of fabric behind, and confectioned with embroideries, laces such as Venice, Honitan, and the popular Chantilly with reminiscences of different previous weddings styles.

The Wedding dress became officially known as the wedding gown during the 1930s, denoting the luxurious floor length clothing worn by brides in the middle of the Depression Era in America, and the informal wedding dress became popular after the pop revolution of the 1960's.

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