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!