Non-white wedding dresses

[AliciaJohns89]

Is it considered tacky to wear a wedding dress that isn't pure white? I don't like the connotations of virginity associated with white wedding dresses, given that there's no expectation of the groom to wear white!

I wasn't sure if I should go with a conservative coat dress like [[http://www4.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Charlene+Wittstock+Monaco+Royal+Wedding+Civil+UGb-28m4oJGl.jpg Princess Charlene's], or something more traditionally bridal like the following three:

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(Note: I sure as hell would not be able to afford the last one, I just mean something in a similar style!)

Thoughts?

I live the floral wedding dresses- would defiantly go for something In that style!

This was mine I loved that it was different to most wedding dresses and as it was my second wedding it felt more appropriate.
I like the flower pattern on the first link.

It’s not to everyone’s taste but I’ve never heard it called tacky.

I got married in blue.
No fucks were given.

Black here.

This was 20 years ago mind.

You can buy similar styles from Indian or Pakistani bridal shops. A lot of them stock similar versions of the last dress as it’s in fashion at the moment. You just have to ask for registry dresses when you go in.

I got married in a blue calf-length bridesmaid dress. I'd have looked a right twat in a white meringue, and I'd totally have spilt something on it.

Nb, not saying people look like twats in white meringues, just me specifically.

My best mate got married in a dark red strapless gown, she looked amazing

Those floral dresses are beautiful. I would wear one like a shot.

The first one is gorgeous, go for it.

I got married in bright yellow.
No one battered an eye.
Do what feels right

They are all really lovely and still bridal without looking like a bridesmaids dress which one solid colour would do.

I think they are beautiful. I dont think its tacky at all especially if you style the rest of your wedding yo go with it. I'd imagine theres tacky ish dresses in that style that look a bit over glitzy but there'll be lots of nice ones

Have you seen Chotronette? They are Romanian but I know a few people who have bought and they are a reputable company. Gorgeous, colourful dresses.

I got married in silver/ice blue. I don’t think it looked tacky (but I wouldn’t would I ). Tbh, white/ivory did nothing at all for me so it was a good choice.

I think the dresses you have linked to are gorgeous so go for it and bugger what the traditionalists think

I got married in a golden dress. Being super pale, in all white I looked like a ghost. And a coloured dress has more rewear value, which is fun.

Of your three, I like the middle one the best. It's delicate and pretty.

Have you ever seen Joanne Fleming Design? So many gorgeous non-white wedding dresses. This one is lovely joanneflemingdesign.com/2019/08/berry-coloured-wedding-dress/

I got married in pink and gold.

Ian Stuart has done amazing colours wedding dresses

www.ianstuart-bride.com/bridal-collections/

Claire Pettibone do some lovely non white gowns

omg- the claire pettibone dresses are divine

Thank you so much for your answers. The dresses you've all posted are lovely

This is my two piece - always said I wanted to get married in red, but when I tried a red dress on, it made me look positively ill, so eventually chose the purple.

I always think if you don't want to wear white, why should you? Would you let tradition dictate what you wear on any other day?

I love those three dresses and if I was marrying now they would be just what I'd want to wear.