While it may seem taboo in some cultures to break wedding conventions, more and more brides are opting to take a more creative approach to their big day. For example, a lot of them are ditching the gown and opting for short dresses and even androgynous suits.
Another popular way that modern brides are deviating from tradition is by choosing off-white wedding dresses. The musician Avril Lavigne, for example, opted for a black, goth Monique Lhuillier wedding gown for her marriage to Chad Kroeger.
Breaking Conventions (But Not Too Much)
If you are not a big fan of white wedding dresses, you do not necessarily have to go the complete opposite direction and wear black to your big day. There are so many other feminine options to choose from that still scream radiant, feminine bride, even if they deviate from what’s expected.
Rounded up below are some of the gorgeous off-white options to consider if you have decided that white is a big “no” for when you say “I do.”
1. Blush
Blush is a romantic hue that combines very light pink, a bit of peach, and lilac. It’s such a flattering color on all women because of the different undertones it has, and while it’s not white, a lot of people find it to be a totally acceptable color for wedding dresses in Dubai (or anywhere else in the world), wedding specialists say.
True romantics say that blush is the perfect alternative to white for a wedding dress because while it is a color that does not really represent purity, it is a modest hue. Wedding magazines even go as far as comparing the color to a rare rose in the spring, a shy glance in slow romances, and the tint on the cheek when one’s genuinely in love.
Stunning examples are Lazaro wedding dresses with spaghetti straps, drop shoulder lace sleeves, a deep V- neckline, and a circular A-line skirt. They have this lovely blush lining that takes on a much softer shade because of the embroidered lace on top of it.
2. Peach
Peach is another soft off-white color that a lot of modern brides gravitate towards. It can take on a vintage vibe but can also look Boho or chic, especially when adorned with crystals and ornate appliques.
This color is an excellent choice, especially if you have a healthy tan, or you have a naturally warm undertone. Also, peach has this nice, earthy quality to it, which makes it an ideal color to complement dark jewel tones such as emerald green, amethyst, and onyx — accent colors that can make for an exquisite, non-traditional wedding dress.
3. Periwinkle
This fresh color is deemed perfect for spring weddings, and it’s a hue that is quite flattering on women with naturally pale skin and light hair (blonde, strawberry, and silver). However, women with darker skin tones tend to look quite lovely in the different shades of this color as well.
What’s particularly attractive about periwinkle is that it’s also a romantic color. A lot of flowers come in this hue, and it’s soft. The lightest shade of periwinkle can make fair-complexioned brides look like celestial creatures, which is quite often the look brides go for.
Plus, it goes quite well with other feminine tones such as fuchsia, magenta, old rose, and peach (the ideal color range for the bridal bouquet).
4. Silver
This is a color for the bold, even if it’s somewhat quite similar to white. Typically, for a standout wedding dress, it is embellished with sequins and beads for that sexy liquid metallic appearance (kind of like a disco ball, which isn’t a bad thing; after all, the ‘70s and ‘80s aesthetics are en vogue).
Silver is particularly nice to wear if you have dark hair and a deep skin tone like Jennifer Lopez or Tracee Ellis Ross. And to set off this glamorous color for a wedding dress, opt for a deep matte lipstick.
Blondes can also pull this off. Piper Perabo looked every bit like a stylish and unconventional bride in her silver Michael Kors textured silver dress for her wedding day. And to make her entire bridal getup even more non-traditional, she opted for a pale, cornflower yellow veil, which was similar to her hair color.
5. Burnt Sienna
Burnt sienna has been on trend for quite some time now, and it’s even one of the hottest paint colors for 2020. But for wedding dresses, it is a popular choice for Boho brides. The warm, earthy hue is an absolutely divine choice, particularly for outdoor weddings.
Wedding dresses in such a color look amazing when embellished with ethnic components such as stone beads strung to form geometric patterns. Burnt sienna wedding dresses look stunning with metallic details such as gold, silver, and copper.
6. Yellow
Finally, yellow is a bright and cheery color that reflects the fun and festivities of a wedding. It’s no wonder that it’s a top choice of color for an off-white wedding dress. You have the option to make it quite elegant and textured with silver and gold beading. Alternatively, you can just opt for a hippie-ish baby chick yellow vintage dress perfect for a spring day wedding.
There are so many shades of yellow to choose from if you want a memorable wedding dress. Canary yellow is a fabulous choice, as proven by the Oscar gown worn by Renee Zellweger in 2001. It set off her pale features and bright red lips.
Marigold is also a solid option, and it looks charming on women with red hair, just like Amber Tamblyn, on her wedding back in 2012. For women with a tan or deeper skin tone and dark hair, yellow gold can make you look like a goddess.
Looking Good in Off-White
If you still don’t want have an idea for your own dream wedding gown you can try on a wedding dresses at home. It’s all about testing out the fit and materials, just as you would if you were shopping in a boutique. Pop the bubbly put on some music, and let the fashion show begin!
Weddings may be deeply rooted in tradition, but it’s completely fine to break a few rules that will not compromise its essence as a celebration of love and the devotion of two people to each other.
For brides, it shouldn’t be a big deal if you opt for beautiful off-white options such as those shared above. It is your right to call the shots in looking your absolute best for one of the most important days in your life.
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