Wedding Dresses: Gothic

Weddings are the most important day in every woman's life. This is the day you tie yourself to the person you want to be with for the rest of your life. This is the starting day of your forever and you do not want anything to go wrong. Women want to look their best.

The key part to looking their best is often the dress. Not every bride has the same style and taste. Gothic wedding dresses are often different from the conventional simple white dress. These are for people who are unique and want to express that at their wedding. Gothic dresses go hand in hand with Renaissance, Medieval, Victorian and vintage.

When planning a wedding, color scheme is very important. Being different is one thing but you definetly don't want to confuse that with being tacky. Just keep in mind your color sheme when buying a dress and you should be alright.

• Purple
• Red
• Royal blue
• Black
• Dark green
• Silver
• Ivory
• Gold

These colors, especially the last three, can be mixed with others. Your dress can have as many colors as you would like or it could be one solid color. It is your day after all.

There are many styles when it comes to any dress, but Gothic dresses in particular are fun to play with. There are many options one can have for their perfect dress. Most are long and flowy.

• Corset
• Halter
• Plunging neckline
• Sleeveless
• Long sleeves
• Trains
• Straps
• Strapless

Many brides have different ideas in their head and let their creativity run free.

The material of your dress is just as important as the style. It won't matter how beautiful it is if you are itchy the whole time you are wearing it. The material should keep you warm(winter wedding) or cool (summer wedding). You should, of course, be able to have your first dance in it. It may look great but be sure you can breath in it.

Gothic Materials

• Lace
• Velvet
• Satin
• Brocade