Making Your Wedding Dress Unique
Tips and Ideas to Consider for a Distinctive and Unique Wedding Gown
Nov 30, 2007
You only get one chance at a wedding dress (hopefully) so you want it to be something truly incredible. More and more brides are customizing their gowns. So before you decide on a dress, take into account each aspect of the dress and determine what you really would like it to be. Here are some ideas to consider.
Waistband/Bodice
If the waist is the bride's best feature, maybe all of the emphasis should go there. Consider a high sequined or pearled cummerbund, a wide basket weave sash of chiffon, a ruched (gathered or pleated) silk bodice or a completely jewel encrusted corset-type bodice.
Dress Sleeves
Think about having the dress sleeve in a different material than the rest of the dress, such as lace sleeves, netting sleeves, beaded sleeves or chiffon sleeves. Also consider the type of sleeve – ruffled cap, blouson (widens towards the bottom and then cuffs), ruched bell (pleated at the armhole and then gradually widening), banded puff, bubble, kimono, dolman (wide at the arm hole and then narrows at the wrist), illusion (basically transparent) and shuttle (narrow at the armhole, then widens substantially and then cuffs at the wrist) are all interesting choices.
Back of Gown
The back of the dress is what guests will see when taking your vows. Make it something special with a single ruffle going down the back center of the skirt, a laced up bodice, or maybe the skirt just cinched up in many layers in the back to create a puffy skirt effect.
Wedding Dress Skirt
If you are quite adventurous with your dress, why not do something really unusual with the fabric of the skirt. What about a skirt made of velvet, sequins, fake fur, or even white ostrich feathers? Or try a two layer skirt with a lace front-split apron over a full silk skirt.
Underskirt
You could do something unique with the underskirt of the dress. You could have a layer of tulle peaking out from underneath, maybe even in a different color such as the color of the bridesmaids’ dresses. There are over 30 colors of tulle. You could also attach some silver trim along the bottom of your gown for a winter wedding.
Dress Train
Your dress train is also an area to consider. Maybe you don’t want one. Or maybe you want a separate train that flows from the waist or the shoulders (a Watteau train) and can be removed for the reception. It doesn’t have to be wide and heavy, it could be a more lightweight material like chiffon. It could also be in a different color to add distinction.
Gown Color
Consider making your wedding dress a combination of two colors. For example the bodice could be a champagne color and the skirt could be ivory. This is actually a good option if this is your second wedding and you are not comfortable wearing a totally white dress.
Dress Embellishments
Take into account the type of jewels and embellishments you want on your dress. It can make all the difference on a plain dress. You could add fabric rosettes, swarovski crystals, small topaz colored jewels for a fall wedding, or red rubies for a Christmas wedding.
Crewel is a nice embellishment for a winter dress. Crewel is embroidery using thicker materials such as chenille. It gives a dress more dimension. Pearls are a favorite but you can always try something new by using freshwater pearls or softly colored pearls in pinks and lavenders. The embellishments can go along the neckline, on the skirt or the edge of the sleeves.
All of these wedding gown styles and ideas can inspire you to have a custom made wedding dress.
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