Everyone knows that wedding dresses are traditionally white. But what does a wedding look like when the bride wears purple? It looks amazing!
Until the marriage of Queen Victoria in the mid 1800’s, brides were not inclined toward white gowns. Some wore white as a symbol of their innocence, but for the most part, wedding gowns were worn in rich, dark colors. Blue was especially popular, and it’s making a comeback today.
Pastels are also on the rise, like soft peach, buttercup yellow or pale pink. Today’s bride doesn’t have to be bound by anything other than her own heart. To assume that tradition demands a white gown is to assume that weddings began with Queen Victoria. Her influence created the passion for white, but many brides wed before her and many have wed since. Tradition belongs to each in her own way. If you choose to wear a gown of color, the tradition will be of your own making. And the result can be incredibly beautiful.
It isn’t hard to envision how reversing a wedding color scheme can create a dramatic effect. Imagine standing at the altar in a flowing deep purple gown surrounded by attendants in ivory or the palest blush rose. The image is rich and striking when the bride wears a color that makes her look stunning.
What color do you wear on other special occasions? What color brings out your eyes, compliments your hair and your skin tone? Does white do that for you? Wearing a color that makes you look amazing rather than one that is someone else’s idea of tradition can create a wedding day that goes beyond fairytale. It can create a wedding day that is truly, one hundred percent, you.
Continue your colorful theme throughout the day by adding colorful wedding favors to your reception. We can all use a little luck from time to time, which makes lavender—a symbol for luck—quite a special flower. Incorporate luck, a lovely fragrance and the beautiful lavender color with Lavender Garden Glass Gel Candles.
Are pink wedding favors more your style? Add our “In Favor of a Cure” Plantable Wildflower Favors to your tables and support a wonderful cause.
Blue is the symbol of love and truth. Add “Something Blue” to your wedding with our blue wedding favors. The “Something Blue” Gift Box Candle Favors gives off a heavenly scent and is the perfect keepsake for gift giving.
Whatever your wedding color, you can find colorful wedding favors and accessories to match at Creative Wedding Favors.
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