Wedding Dress other than white?
L-n-or
I can't remember whether I already posted this or not. I am getting ready to
order my wedding dress. It is a beautiful dress by Watters and Watters, very
elegant, very flattering, and I am not getting it in white. I know that it is
the right color for me as a person and with my coloring, but I am having
trouble reconciling myself to the idea of not wearing white. It is not a very
formal wedding. I guess I am just wondering if any of you brides wore/will be
wearing a color other than white, or if you have been to a wedding where the
bride did so. What were peoples's reactions? What were your reactions? What
did the bridesmaids wear? I have really already made up my mind, I guess I am
just curious.......
Smooches,
Eleanor
Jennifer Black
I'll be wearing a dress with a forest green velvet bodice and a 'toffee'
(their name not mine;-)) silk skirt. I didn't want a white or
cream/ivory dress because I know whie makes be look like a yellowing
vampire. I'm well past the age where white, in its traditional meaning,
is credible, especially since we already live together. There do seem to
be more coloured wedding dresses around here (UK) mainly of the velvet
bodice/silk skirt type but also some coloured silks. My best woman will
be wearing a green velvet dress. I'm not worried about the non-white
question, I think its more important to love the dress, whatever colour
it is.
Jennifer
Karen Gorman
Considering that there are 20-some shades of white, not to mention ivories
and pinks (and god knows what else), don't feel uncomfortable with not
picking a white dress. That whole white=virgin=pure=holy thing doesn't
really apply anymore.
If your dress is ivory, pink, or some other light pastel color, I wouldn't
be concerned. People won't "talk" just because it isn't white.
-karen (& mike, 10/96)
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Joshua Mosher
ebr...@mac.cc.macalstr.edu (L-n-or) wrote:
I think that you should wear whatever you want but, just out of interest,
how notwhite is it?
Jenny
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I think that you should wear whatever you want but, just out of interest,
Sabrina007
>Considering that there are 20-some shades of white, not to mention
ivories
>and pinks (and god knows what else), don't feel uncomfortable with not
>picking a white dress. That whole white=virgin=pure=holy thing doesn't
>really apply anymore.
>If your dress is ivory, pink, or some other light pastel color, I
wouldn't
>be concerned. People won't "talk" just because it isn't white.
I too, am "well past the age" when white "really matters"... Therefore,
I'm going with a combination of antique white and a dark rose pink. I am
also making the gown (mostly) by myself, just in case anyone wants to give
me grief about it... ;-) Actually, my gown will be a replica of a
Victorian evening gown. Classic Victorian evening gowns were usually made
of delicate silks in soft pastels. I am more concerned with getting the
period of the costume correct, than whether I should be wearing virginal
white.
But then again, I *am* the self-appointed, renegade, aging X-gen,
non-traditionalist of soc.couples.wedding!
Your colors sound beautiful, and I am sure you will look faaabulous!
Love and best wishes,
Sabrina (& Scott)
June 24, 1995
Sausalito, CA
Laurie Beth Brunner
Jennifer Black <jenn...@chemeng.ed.ac.uk> wrote:
>
>In article <1995Feb1...@mac.cc.macalstr.edu>, ebr...@mac.cc.macalstr.edu (L-n-or) writes:
>>
>>I can't remember whether I already posted this or not. I am getting ready to
>>order my wedding dress. It is a beautiful dress by Watters and Watters, very
>>elegant, very flattering, and I am not getting it in white. I know that it is
>>the right color for me as a person and with my coloring, but I am having
>>trouble reconciling myself to the idea of not wearing white. It is not a very
>>formal wedding. I guess I am just wondering if any of you brides wore/will be
>
>(their name not mine;-)) silk skirt. I didn't want a white or
>cream/ivory dress because I know whie makes be look like a yellowing
>vampire. I'm well past the age where white, in its traditional meaning,
The dress that I saw (can't buy it, because it's not made for the
collection this year) and plan to have made has a bodice of tapestry
cloth in very pale peach floral, and the shoulder cowl, sleeves, and
skirt are made of white silk taffeta. I plan to modify the dress somewhat
-- having cream instead of white, probably won't use silk. It's simple,
elegant, and different. Pure white looks awful on me, but I could pull
off a cream color.
--Laurie
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Amy Cohen
Miss-America style. (It fortunately didn't have a Miss-America effect.) I
had discovered that my ancestors had traditionally worn bright colors at
their weddings, and I wanted to acknowledge that heritage. Once I chose
the sash material, I sent a swatch to my maids of honor and my
chuppah-holders and asked them to pick dresses that didn't clash.
The reaction I got was mostly curiosity--everyone thought it was great
once I explained it.
When everyone sees how happy and beautiful you feel in the dress you
really wanted, they won't question it.
Good luck
Amy
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Bonni Hall
: I can't remember whether I already posted this or not. I am getting ready to
I wore pink. Very pale blush pink, because I look awful in white and it
was my second wedding, as well. The only comments I got were
complimentary.
I've seen weddings with brides in white, pink, ivory, yellow, pale blue,
gray, lavender, and black (really!). With each it was a matter of
personal taste, coloring, situation, and any number of other factors. As
for whether anyone "said" anything, I never heard about it. *smile*
My reaction is always: It's YOUR wedding. Wear what YOU want, and enjoy
yourself. Chances are very good that no one will think it's a big deal.
bonni
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>Smooches,
>Eleanor
Eleanor, I am also ordering my dress in off-white, cream, or whatever color it
comes in when I find it. I also had that nagging feeling in the back of
my mind that I wouldn't be wearing white--until the first time I went to try
gowns on. I then said to myself "this is your wedding day, do you want to
look like death in a beautiful white gown or look gorgeous in something that
highlights your natural coloring and makes you glow?" Besides being vain for
myself, I'd like to be a knockout when my finacee sees me at the back of the
aisle in my dress. I decided to go for the off white!
Hope this helps.
Lisa (9/30/95)
Eleanor,
This is Nick writing now... Lisa's fiancee. I can truly tell you that Lisa
would look like death warmed over if she wore white. She has
strawberry-blonde hair and a very light complexion. I know that if she wore
ALL white (and no other color to break it up) that she would not look her
best. I have seen the color of her chosen wedding gown next to her face (I
haven't seen the gown on her) and I fell in love with it. As a matter of
fact, when Lisa was trying on wedding dresses, she tried on that same color
(different dress) and apparently had a large impact on the other women in the
store with her. I can honestly tell you that I would rather have Lisa looking
her best on the "big day" than going with tradition and wearing white. Some
people are not meant to wear white. Lisa is one, maybe you're another.
-- Nick -- same date :)
Carla
>
> In article <1995Feb1...@mac.cc.macalstr.edu>, ebr...@mac.cc.macalstr.edu (L-n-or) writes:
> >
. I guess I am just wondering if any of you brides wore/will be> >wearing a
color other than white, or if you have been to a wedding where the
> >bride did so. What were peoples's reactions? What were your reactions?
What did the bridesmaids wear? I have really already made up my mind, I
guess I am > >just curious.......
> >
> >Smooches,
> >Eleanor
>
Eleanor,
I was actually going to bring this up myself sometime... Though
we haven't decided on much, I/we have decided that I'm not going to wear
white. Both of us really like the dark greens, so now I'm debating
between a very dark green silk (though it's impossible to find) or an
emerald green velvet. Either way I think I'm going to have to have it
made. If I go with the velvet, it'll be more of an evening gown, but
Terry likes the idea of a traditional wedding gown, just in a different
color. I guess I'm having a hard time imagining it. Anyway, I don't
like pastels, so didn't even consider that. To lighten things up, my 6
(yes, 6) nieces (between the ages of 4 and 9) will be dressed in white
dresses with brightly colored sashes. I don't know about bridesmaids. I
may not have any, and have our moms as witnesses.
As far as what other people think, I've already encountered some
raised eyebrows, but I kind of enjoy doing things out of the ordinary and
seeing people's reactions, especially when it's something harmless like
just wearing a different color. When I was in China I saw some
*beautiful* red wedding costumes, but red doesn't look that great on me...
Do what you like. People's reactions can get to be annoying, if you let
them get to you, but be happy in your decision. Good luck finding what
you want!
Carla
Laura DenHaan
On 5 Feb 1995, Bonni Hall wrote:
>
> I've seen weddings with brides in white, pink, ivory, yellow, pale blue,
> gray, lavender, and black (really!).
Where does one find these non-white dresses without having them made? We
are getting married in St. Thomas on the beach and I would like to wear a
less formal, non-white dress. My fiancee and I both look good in black
so wearing a black dress is an intriguing idea. Any suggestions of where
to shop?
Laura (and Chuck, 5/13/95)
Johanna Turner
Laura DenHaan <den...@haas.berkeley.edu> wrote:
>On 5 Feb 1995, Bonni Hall wrote:
>> I've seen weddings with brides in white, pink, ivory, yellow, pale blue,
>> gray, lavender, and black (really!).
A friend of mine got married in a dress she made that was burgundy and
yellow (it actually worked quite nicely) tapestry. It was lovely. Sort of
Renaisance (sp?) looking.
I'm getting married in a dark blue bodice and a bright white skirt. It's
still in the process of being made but I'm quite certain it'll be lovely.
>Where does one find these non-white dresses without having them made? We
>are getting married in St. Thomas on the beach and I would like to wear a
>less formal, non-white dress. My fiancee and I both look good in black
>so wearing a black dress is an intriguing idea. Any suggestions of where
>to shop?
Your favorite fancy dress store? Depends on what you want but there are a
million evening dresses out there in hundreds of patterns in a whole lot of
colors. Lots and lots of options. Especially around prom times, depending on
what you want.
Johanna
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Margaret Young
: In article <3gtlg4$k...@dunx1.ocs.drexel.edu>,
: Karen Gorman <gor...@dunx1.ocs.drexel.edu> wrote:
: >If your dress is ivory, pink, or some other light pastel color, I wouldn't
: >be concerned. People won't "talk" just because it isn't white.
: Why specify "some other light pastel color"?
: For my first wedding I wore mint green (my ex-husband wore white; he looked
: fine in it, I would have looked like a spectre). For my second wedding,
: though, I'll be wearing the color I originally wanted -- emerald green.
If you don't like green, try red. It's the bridal color through much of
Asia (India, China) and I believe Ancient Roman brides wore a flame-colored veil.
: -- __
: Ellen Keyne Seebacher \/ el...@midway.uchicago.edu
John Kimball
should think you would wear what ever your little heart desires! It is your
wedding!
Besides, if people really start getting on your nerves about them, just tell
them about my cousin's wife who wore (and I'm NOT making this up) a black
leather, strapless mermaid style dress with a very short bolero jacket
(Which had MAJORLY puffy sleeves). Her dress was written up in the paper,
and to top it all off-(and I'm only saying this because I thought it was
a hoot!- It was in a pretty strict Catholic church! I can still picture
the look on the priest's face, even though he knew she would be wearing black.
To each his own.
Gail
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Rachel Goodstein
color that has ever really been taboo for gowns is green (except in
norway) icelandic brides have been known to ear black and in rome
people wore yellow. during the 18th century people liked yellow and
blue and sometimes during civil war times a bride wore purple because
of a relative killed in the war. white was a victorian development
according to this book and at first symbolized affluence. white
stains pretty darn easily.
-rachel
Christie
:
:according to my favorite wedding book tried and trousseau the only
Oh no! What's wrong with green? That would be my color of choice, if I
decide to buck tradition of course. Real dark rich green! Looks great on
me.
Christie
:-rachel
Kristi Holmes
> :according to my favorite wedding book tried and trousseau the only
> :color that has ever really been taboo for gowns is green (except in
> :norway)
and Christie wrote:
> Oh no! What's wrong with green? That would be my color of choice, if I
> decide to buck tradition of course. Real dark rich green! Looks great on
> me.
>
According to a wedding book I read, saying a girl "had a green gown" used
to mean that she had a predilection for making love in the outdoors
(rolling on the grass, hence the green gown) and thus a bride who wanted
to preserve her "reputation" would not wear a green gown. However, this
was HUNDREDS of years ago, and I doubt that anyone remembers this now, so
I would say if you like green, wear a green gown!
Kristi
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Christie
I
?> decide to buck tradition of course. Real dark rich green! Looks great
on
?> me.
?>
?According to a wedding book I read, saying a girl "had a green gown" used
?to mean that she had a predilection for making love in the outdoors
?(rolling on the grass, hence the green gown) and thus a bride who wanted
?to preserve her "reputation" would not wear a green gown. However, this
?was HUNDREDS of years ago, and I doubt that anyone remembers this now,
?so I would say if you like green, wear a green gown!
That sounds pretty cool. Actually I tried this once and it turned out
that there were a lot of yellow jackets in this wooded area that I didn't
notice at first. But they were terribly distracting and we ended up going
back inside to finish!
Christie
?Kristi
Selene Herself
Rachel wrote:
>> :according to my favorite wedding book tried and trousseau the only
>> :color that has ever really been taboo for gowns is green (except in
>> :norway)
and Christie wrote:
>> Oh no! What's wrong with green? That would be my color of choice, if I
>> decide to buck tradition of course. Real dark rich green! Looks great on
>> me.
>According to a wedding book I read, saying a girl "had a green gown" used
>to mean that she had a predilection for making love in the outdoors
>(rolling on the grass, hence the green gown) and thus a bride who wanted
>to preserve her "reputation" would not wear a green gown. However, this
>was HUNDREDS of years ago, and I doubt that anyone remembers this now, so
>I would say if you like green, wear a green gown!
I love this! Never heard it before. How funny!
I remember reading that it was unlucky to wear green, because it
was the color of the 'little people' and they might feel inclined
to come to your wedding and cause untold havoc.
Selene
(who wore pink-ish beige - or Champagne Peach, as the florist
more poetically described it)
Christine Braunger
and because of all the media attention her gown received (yes, even in
those days media coverage of trivialities was excessive!), white became
the color of choice for many society brides. White was not "de rigueur"
for everyone, however; since many women couldn't afford to buy a
"one-time-only" dress, they would select a wearable color (blue or brown,
mostly) and would continue wear it as their "best dress" for church and
other occasions.
I, for one, would like to see this tradition return. $1000 for a dress
I'll wear only once? Hmm. Not on my salary!
--Christine Braunger