Why the Frenzy Over Coloured Wedding Frocks?

I have always been an advocate of self-expression. So, in a way, I understand why some brides choose to take a break from white. It’s not that they are trying to scorn tradition nor do they try to alter the institution of marriage. They just want to express themselves better through their gowns and present a part of themselves that other people may not know about. Of course, this is only one part of the equation. With a little research on the side, I found other reasons why some brides and brides-to-be choose to shun white wedding gowns.

Not all women look good in white

For some brides, the decision to ditch the traditional white wedding dress is pretty straightforward: they don’t look good in white. Remember the thing about skin colour  White doesn’t flatter all skin tones. It is not the best choice for women with pale skin because it washes out the face’s healthy colour even if it is covered with make-up  What bride would want to look bleached-out on her wedding photos?

The mega-wattage also makes choosing a figure-flattering style more difficult for some women since there are some cuts that don’t go well with the color. If there is a fitting cut, however, it’s often too revealing for the event.

Avoid food disaster

It’s a fact: there are women who have the habit of spilling food or wine on their dress or aren’t just too mindful of their surroundings. In a wedding, where everyone is busy going to and fro and with kids playing around, a white wedding dress is an easy target for stains. To make matters worse, anything that gets on it is hard to conceal.

Of course, no bride would want her guests laughing at her while she walks down the aisle because a blot of food stain is smudged on the neckline of her white wedding dress. Obviously, other brides choose not to cloak themselves in a delicate white wedding gown on their big day to avoid terrible stains from ruining their look.

A coloured wedding gown can add more meaning to the event

Another reason why brides crave for coloured wedding gowns? They can make the event more meaningful. We all know that some colours hold special meanings. For instance, pink is the universal colour of love or it can also send the message “I will never forget you.” Red, on the other hand, may signify warmth, love or boldness, while blue is the signature colour of trust and loyalty. It may sound a little theatrical but wearing a coloured wedding gown is another way for the bride to subtly convey a message to her groom and guests about the marriage itself. Therefore, brides who aren’t particularly expressive can find comfort in wearing coloured weddings gowns to let the world know of their emotions that they cannot easily tell through actions or words.

As you can see, there are many reasons why some ladies choose to abandon tradition and go with a coloured wedding dress. While some of the guests may baulk at the idea, the wedding is for the bride and the groom. So, my final assessment comes down to this: it is just fitting for the bride to pick a colour that suits her personality and skin tone. It’s another way of becoming a stylist to oneself and looking radiant on the big day.

How about you? Would you say “Yes!” to a coloured wedding dress? Or, if white isn’t included in the choices, what colour of wedding gown would you wear?

This article was written by one of the regular contributors of Frox of Falkirk www.froxoffalkirk.co.uk, a boutique based in the UK that offers glamorous evening and special occasion wear for women. They also specialize in mother of the bride and mother of the groom outfits.