In a time when many brides are picking cookie-cutter dresses and styles for their dresses, be a unique bride by distinguishing yourself with a special gown that reflects your personality. Try these tips to find something special.
Go Vintage
A great way to find something fun and whimsical is to go vintage. Try posting on Craigslist to find a great vintage gown, or shop at secondhand and vintage stores. You can always have something altered, so don't worry too much about it being perfect just off the rack. A good tailor can even put a new bodice or new skirt or new fabric into a solid vintage gown.
Add Color
With a white gown as a blank canvas, one way to set yourself apart is to add punches of color. Try a brightly-colored sash around the waist, an inset panel or an overlay made from colored lace. You can even try a gown in a brighter color, instead of a plain white or tinted off-white. No one ever said you have to get married in a white dress - why not try a red one or a nice blue?
Go Shorter
The traditional wedding gown is floor-length, or longer with some of the trains found on today's dresses. But if you're getting married on the beach, or just in a more casual ceremony, why not reconsider the length? You're only young once, and now is a great time to show off those gams. Try tea-length dresses or even an A-line knee length dress. It's still possible to dress very formally in a shorter dress than a traditional wedding gown.
Don't Shop in Bridal Shops
Another strategy to finding a unique dress is to shop in places where all the other brides aren't shopping. There are many white dresses available at other shops. J. Crew has a great selection of white dresses that are stylish and would be perfect for a more casual wedding or an indie affair.
Go Custom
The worth of a great tailor is incredible, and if you have a strong sense of what you like, having a custom gown made for you is a very stylish option. This way, you can be in charge of the fabric, the fit and the style. The result will be a dress that fits you perfectly and fits your personality and style.
Add Accessories
Even if your dress is very plain, you can make it completely your own through the use of accessories. You can layer on a collection of pearl necklaces, adorn your hair and your dress with fresh, brightly-colored flowers or wrap ribbons around your hair and waist.
No matter what your style, there is a unique dress and accessory combination that will make your look as a bride uniquely you.
