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hite may still be the
charming and traditional
choice for a wedding dress,
but colors from blush to
black are making their way down the
aisle in quick and bold fashion. Let your
personality shine through in full color.
Here are a few pros and cons to the
most popular white-alternatives.
Blush
Blush is a term that has been used to
describe many different colors, ranging
from a golden champagne color to a
deeper rose. Typically, blush-colored
dresses are a pale pink — as if your
white dress were “blushing.”
Pro: The color is subtle and soft.
Wearing a blush dress can lend a
romantic note to your celebration. While
defi nitely not white, it also doesn’t rock
the boat of tradition too much.
Con: It may not look great on
everyone. Like red lipstick, you have
to fi nd your shade. Pick the right shade
for your skin tone and the result is
classic and romantic. Pick the wrong
shade and you could look washed out
or naked. Bringing a friend or family
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member with you — people you can
count on being honest and having your
best interests at heart — is a great way
to fi gure out what shades look better on
you if you are unsure.
Black
Once reserved for funerals and
boardrooms, black has made its way
into the wedding industry in the past
few years, and the results are stunning.
Pro: It’s bold, and it makes a clear
statement. Brides have been wearing
white since Queen Victoria brought it
in vogue in 1840. Wearing white is a
beautiful and classic choice, and one
that guests expect. Choosing white’s
antithesis is not only a completely
vintage choice (before Queen Victoria,
brides always wore color), but
unexpected. If you are looking for
a “wow” factor, black will certainly
deliver.
Con: While fashion has brought
us a long way, there are still some
who consider black to be a color of
mourning, and you might have invited
such people to your wedding. The
key to overcoming this obstacle is not
caring. If you feel beautiful, then you
will be stunning.
Blue
From pale silver to dark midnight,
blue is a unique option that can both
surprise and delight your guests.
Pro: Your “something blue” is
covered. Blue also lends a certain
fairytale quality to weddings. Cinderella
anyone?
Con: There is the potential that it will
look more like prom and less like your
wedding day. The style of your dress is
key. Consider implementing less sparkle
on the dress and letting the beautiful
color stand on its own. If you still crave
a bit of glitter, wear a jeweled headpiece
or shoes.
Want to incorporate color in your
attire in more subtle ways? Wear a
sash around your waste in a bold color
that matches your fl owers and decor.
Or wear colorful shoes and have your
groom wear matching socks that you
fl ash on the dance fl oor or whenever
you sit down.
— Green Shoot Media