Published: June 10, 2017 Last Updated 7 months ago by FPN SEO
While the white wedding gown will always remain the classic bridal uniform, in recent years, unconventional brides have completely reimagined their favorite wedding hue in a surprisingly new way. Some have even gone as far as adorning their bridal gowns with printed fabrics, colorful stones, and designs while some prefer their favorite colors — be it black, purple, or blue.
In a recent wedding, white was never the bride’s choice; according to the designer who dressed her, “she wanted a non-conventional color for her gown so we chose a blush or champagne color and blinged the heck out of it.” So, it makes sense to say most of today’s brides are very unconventional when it comes to choosing their dress. Ahead, 9 brides that went solo on their big day because white alone was not their thing.
1. A sheer blue bodice with a heavily embellished neckline.
Pinterest photo 2. A printed bodice with a matching headwrap.
Pinterest photo 3. There’s no better way to pay a tribute to the motherland than mixing vibrant Ankara prints with white.
Photo: Pinterest 4. Wedding gown adorned with floral motifs and a matching headwrap.
Photo: Pinterest 5. This bride played around with her favorite color and she nailed it.
Photo: Pinterest 6. Because when you’re in doubt, wear black…
Photo: Pinterest 7. …or blue.
Photo: Pinterest 6. Color embroidery
Photo: Pinterest 9. Or something completely unexpected.
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