Christmas Wedding Gowns

For a special event during a special season, Christmas wedding gowns are often elegant and distinctive. While most winter wedding dresses are suitable for a holiday wedding, adding an extra seasonal touch can make these gowns exceptional.

Long sleeves and fur trim are perfect for Christmas gowns.

A Christmas wedding dress should be unique and memorable, and there are many details of wedding dress design that can be suited to a Christmas gown.

• Fabric: The fabric of a Christmas dress should be warm, luxurious, and elegant. Velvet, velour, brocade, and matte satin are the most popular holiday fabrics, and many Christmas wedding dresses are trimmed in faux fur or feathers for an extra touch.
• Color: White is the most popular color for a holiday wedding gown, but off-white shades may not be as suitable if they clash with the sparkling white winter setting. Brides interested in colored wedding dresses often choose a rich ruby, burgundy, or emerald gown instead, or a white dress can have a bit of holiday color with accents in red, green, silver, gold, or ice blue.
• Length: Longer gowns are most popular for Christmas weddings because of their warmth and elegance. A floor length gown may not be the best choice for walking over snowy or icy surfaces, however, and many brides choose a high-low hem that is ankle length in the front but swoops into a stately train.
• Skirt: Full, lush skirts are most popular for Christmas wedding gowns. A-line and princess silhouettes are lovely designs for most body shapes, and an extra petticoat or crinoline will add fullness and mimic the soft, graceful curves of snowdrifts.
• Sleeves: Longer sleeves are always more popular during colder seasons, and a long sleeved wedding dress is a great choice for a Christmas celebration. For brides who want to bare a little skin, three-quarter sleeves are suitable or bell sleeves can be a romantic choice.
• Neckline: The neckline of a Christmas dress is often higher and more demure not only because of the season’s chill, but also because of the religious solemnity of both the wedding and the season. A bateau neckline is a great choice to accentuate the collarbone, or many brides choose off-the-shoulder or keyhole designs for a bit of flair. Halter styles and mandarin collars are also popular.
• Train: A long train is an elegant and stylish feature of a wedding dress, and longer trains are often popular on Christmas dresses to match the formality of the season. Be sure the train can bustle securely, however, so it will not drag through snow and slush.
• Decorations: Decorations on Christmas dresses can vary. Crystal beaded patterns are popular and give the gown an icy glitter, while soft pearl accents are a more subtle and romantic choice. Beading in snowflake or geometric starburst patterns is especially suitable, or custom beading in a poinsettia shape can be arranged for a personalized Christmas gown.

Fur wraps are winter fun!

A wedding gown, while gorgeous, is not the only thing the bride will need to wear on her special day. Christmas brides should consider the following accessories for seasonally delightful attire:

• Wraps: A fur cape or shorter shrug wrap is a luxurious touch to add to a winter wedding dress with the bonus of adding warmth as well. Alternatives include a long scarf or a bolero.
• Gloves: The formality of gloves is perfect for a wedding, and even the thinnest gloves add warmth for a winter event. Long silk gloves are the most popular, but shorter fur trimmed gloves are a cute choice for a Christmas themed wedding.
• Shoes: Strappy shoes and sandals, while popular with many brides, are not the best choice for a winter or Christmas wedding. Instead, opt for close-toed wedding shoes that have enough support and stability to tackle potentially slippery surfaces.
• Undergarments: Every bride should take the time to choose suitable undergarments for her wedding dress, but Christmas brides have some unique choices. Because of the thick fabrics of most Christmas gowns, unusual lingerie such as candy cane stripes or black garments can be worn and will be a naughty bride surprise for the groom!

While any winter wedding dress can be beautiful for a Christmas event, some brides want an even more unique, themed dress. Unusual options include:

• Sewing LEDs and a battery pack into the skirt for a glowing gown, perfect to light up during the first dance.
• Choosing lush metallic garland to edge the dress for extra sparkle.
• Basting an engraved holiday ornament underneath the skirt for the couple’s first Christmas and for luck.

Most bridal shops and specialty dress stores will have a selection of Christmas and winter themed dresses available, but brides looking for unique or heavily themed gowns will need to shop online. A bride interested in a colored wedding dress in red, green, or other holiday shades will have more options available and may be able to find suitable dresses in department stores and other boutiques. Other options include choosing a simple winter dress and adding appropriate holiday accents for a Christmas theme, or having a custom wedding dress designed.

Christmas wedding gowns are luxurious and elegant, adding extra sparkle and beauty to a very special holiday and a very special day.

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