Colour
Traditionally, a wedding gown is white or ivory to symbolise purity and new beginnings. However, the modern bride has proved to be more daring and colours such as purple, blue and pink have all featured prominently in recent wedding dress collections.
Married in White, you have chosen all right
Married in Grey, you will go far away
Married in Black, you will wish yourself back
Married in Red, you will wish yourself dead
Married in Green, ashamed to be seen
Married in Blue, you will always be true
Married in Pearl, you will always live in a whirl
Married in Yellow, ashamed of your fellow
Married in Brown, you will live out of town
Married in Pink, of you he will think
- Old English Rhyme -
White itself comes in varies shades. The shades most flattering to most skin tones is natural white. Softer than crisp white, it is only found in natural fibres such as silk. Ivory is a warmer, creamy white with yellow undertones and is ideal for brides with fairer skin as it creates contrast. Champagne, a white with pink undertones is stunning on those darker complexions.
FABRICS
The same style of dress can look and feel drastically different. If made with different fabrics. Each sort of fabric is unique in its texture and drape and therefore can significantly affect the way a gown looks. This is why some wedding dresses look airy and light, while others look more structured and sophisticated. The following is a guide to the various different fabrics used f or wedding dresses.
SILK DUCHESSE -
similar to duchesse satin but with a heavier and richer feel. Ideal for a formal look, simple designs or with embellishment ...
