Camouflage Wedding Dresses

Why Wear a Camouflage Wedding Gown?

Brides may choose to wear a camouflage wedding gown for a variety of reasons. If the bride, or groom, (or both) have served in the military, or have any family or other military affiliation, the bride may choose to reflect this in her choice of gown. For those who are avid outdoors persons or hunters, camo is a unique way to make a personalized statement in a bride's wedding gown. Some couples may choose camo apparel to add an original touch to their outdoor wedding.

The crossover from functional garments into a stylized fashion trend of camouflage clothing has also influenced dress styles, and women may choose to have either a completely camouflage dress, or a gown with camo accents for her wedding to make a fresh style statement for her wedding. In an age where wedding 'rules' are much more relaxed and new traditions are being made, any bride can feel confidant in camo, whether she's showing her patriotic side, her love of the outdoors, or her fashion-forward persona.

Camo Dress Styles

Short Halter Dress

Camo doesn't have to be informal - some designers have created elegant and feminine formal wedding gowns from camouflage fabric. When choosing your dress, it's important to consider the following: how formal or casual your wedding will be, the season and temperature/climate, and of course, a bride's personal style. If the groom and/or other members of the bridal party will also be dressed in camouflage apparel, be sure to coordinate to make sure the camo will be the same or similar shades.

Styles to consider for camouflage wedding dresses include:

• Formal strapless gowns in camouflage fabric
• Halter style gowns
• Short or cap sleeved gowns
• Camo wrap dresses
• Blouses with camo skirts
• Camo skirt sets
• Camisole style camo dress
• Camo tunic dress
• Colored camouflage dresses
• White, ivory, or beige dresses with camo accents such as:
  • A camouflage underlay
  • Camo trim on the edge of the skirt
  • A band of camo fabric at the top of the bodice
  • A band of camo at the bottom of the skirt

Where to Buy Camouflage Wedding Dresses

Since it's a mite harder to buy a Mossy-Oak break up pattern wedding gown that something in white or ivory, the selection of pre-made dresses is relatively small. Depending on how formal or casual your wedding will be, one of the following dresses may work:

• Erica Sarkozi, a designer of unique formalwear, offers an elegant, strapless, full-skirted camouflage wedding gown.
• White Lace and Promises, a designer of unique wedding, prom, and formal wear, now offers an exclusive line of wedding gowns called A Touch of Camo which feature elegant dresses with camo accents. They will also custom make custom wedding or [Camouflage prom dresses to your specifications.
• This Michael Kors Camo Spaghetti Strap dress is low on frills, but also high on elegance.
• For a casual wedding, a pretty, inexpensive wrap dress, like this long-sleeved style by Three Dots, might fit the bill.
• For a twist on natural camo, a colored camo dress, like the uniquely-hued style from Designer Exposure might fare well for the casual wedding.

Custom Camo Gowns

Since the selection of camouflage wedding dresses and formal gowns is fairly small, many women who like this look turn towards a custom dress instead - and they may not be as pricey as you expect. Camouflage pattern fabrics in silk, satin taffeta, and poplin are available from specialty fabric stores and retailers such as:

• Snyder Creek
• Rocky Woods

You can select a dress style or pattern you like, and work with a seamstress either locally or found online that makes custom wedding gowns and formal dresses. You could also discuss altering a dress to have camo accents. The result, like bride Brook Davis discovered in her camo gown, is a one-of-a-kind dress that will create an impression and make wonderful memories for your special day.

To get a coordinated look for your bridesmaids for less, you could consider single-hued green or brown bridesmaid dresses.

Accessories and Extras

For accessories to go with your dress, coordinate the look of the wedding party, and add some jazz to the overall wedding theme, there is a wide variety of retailers offering camouflage patterned items, ranging from lingerie to wear under your gown to ring bearer pillows. Here are just a few to get you started:

• Just Camo offers a variety of wedding apparel accessories.
• Daisy Days sells wonderful wedding items with an elegant camo touch, such as flower girl baskets and garters.
• Arkansas Duck Hunter sells camo wedding supplies for a casual reception and lots of great gifts for the wedding party.
• Evans King Florals: Camo throwaway bouquet for the bride.

Whether you're going all out with your unique wedding theme, complete with camo tuxedo vests, decorations, and a camouflage cake -- or you just want a subtle accent, a camouflage wedding gown can add flair and a personal touch to your special day..