Winter weddings are exceptionally magical, beautiful, and incredibly romantic! If you’re planning a winter wedding, then this blog is just for you! Today, we’ll list out some of the best options that will work as the perfect wedding dress for your winter wedding and some amazing trends. Additionally, in the blog below, we’ll also give you some ideas on how to accessorize these different dresses for your magical winter wedding! Without further ado, let’s dive in!
Before we begin talking about the different types of wedding dresses and styles, let’s quickly go over some of the trendiest wedding dress trends for 2023. One of the biggest trends for 2023 will be floral designs. Who says floral prints are only for spring? Expect to see floral patterns on wedding dresses, and the style of the dress is not a concern. Another trend you’ll most likely see throughout the next year is fairytale wedding dresses. Expect to see dresses with ruffles, sculptural silhouettes, and vaulted curves. Additionally, with fairytale dresses, you can expect to see some beautiful patterns of crystal appliqués and paillettes on them. Square necklines are also expected to dominate wedding dresses. Lastly, you can also expect to see voluminous balloons and bell sleeves. As per general trends in the bridal world, the recent collections are bringing some of the most-loved retro designs back. You can also expect to find some high-neck and halter designs. With that said, let’s dive into different styles of winter wedding dresses that you choose for your winter wedding.
When you plan your wedding, apart from the wedding decor ideas, the colors, and the floral details, you’ll want to plan tiny details down to a T, including the perfect wedding outfit. And when we say detail, we don’t mean just the elemental details of your wedding. A great way to inject colors and style into your wedding is to use different aspects, like using a combination of different things like wedding dresses, capes, veils, and boutonnieres, along with other wedding day decor details. With that said, this section will discuss some wedding dress ideas, colors, and styling ideas for your special day.
1. Classy and Simple: The Princess Dress
Our first wedding dress idea is classy, traditional, and whimsical at the same time- the princess wedding dress. Although we’ll discuss ruffled wedding dress ideas later in the section as well, because let’s be honest, ruffled dresses are perfect. However, princess wedding dresses and ruffles go well together and usually, all princess dresses are ruffled. The thing about winter weddings is that they are beautiful, lovely, and romantic. And nothing works better than a beautiful princess-esque wedding dress for your special day! However, princess wedding dresses need not just be about the big skirts and huge ruffles, there’s more to it. Apart from choosing a ruffled dress, a wedding dress with a long skirt with a deep back or with a train will also be a perfect fit for a romantic winter wedding. You can also lose the ruffled and fluffy sleeves, and look for some beautiful draped off-the-shoulder necklines with a gathered skirt or perhaps an A-line wedding dress! Draped off-the-shoulder necklines also look interestingly well with a simple and full skirt. And for the last princess wedding dress idea, how about choosing a beautiful embroidered wedding dress with a fitted bodice, and full wedding skirt, Kleindeld’s Fairytale Weddings Platinum Collection is the perfect example of this kind of wedding dress.
Now that we’re done listing out different types of princess fairytale-like wedding dresses to go for your beautiful winter wedding, let’s talk about how to accessorize your wedding day look. If you’re choosing to wear a princess wedding dress, then you can try adding oversized bows. A full skirt, especially the kind princess wedding dresses have, works best with a big bow on the back. Also, you can style the bow’s ends by letting them hang loosely so that they can flutter behind you as you walk. Additionally, you can also add little trinkets or small rhinestones to complete the look. Another way, the obvious way, to accessorize your wedding day look is to don a beautiful tiara.
2. Simple Weddings Dresses: The Ordinary-But-Not-So-Ordinary Dresses
Winter weddings have a magical vibe to them, and you need a wedding dress that matches the simplistic beauty of a winter day. For that, nothing beats a wedding dress that is simple and elegant. However, we’re not here to talk about just an elegant wedding dress, but also statement accessories that you can use to turn heads on your wedding dress! So, first, let’s talk about the types of wedding dresses that you can shop for. You can choose a simple short wedding dress, or you could go for a knee-length wedding dress and pair it with accessories like statement earrings, and a chapel-length wedding veil. However, a short wedding dress is more appropriate for an indoor wedding venue so that you don’t get chilly. If you’re going to have an outdoor wedding ceremony then you should try a long, fitted wedding dress with a cape.
Although a fur coat is always welcome, capes look better, especially for a snow-capped outdoor wedding ceremony. If you’re donning a simple wedding dress, then for the outdoor space, a velvet cape will be perfect. For the color of your wedding day cape, you can use any of the colors for your wedding’s color scheme. Another idea for your outdoor wedding ceremony look is that you choose a wedding color scheme that works for every season. And you can choose a completely different color scheme for the reception. What this will do is make your outdoor ceremony look as though it is a completely separate space, which will be perfect for a magical winter wedding. Next, for your cape, out of the colors from your chosen color scheme, don’t choose the colors that take up most of the space. Using a color that is not a primary color in your color scheme will not only make your wedding cape pop but will also make the entire theme look balanced. Even though we love velvet capes, because velvet, to us, always exudes a classy winter vibe, there’s another way to make your simple wedding dress pop. And that is with a fur-lined cape. Obviously, we suggest an eco-friendly option, like using a faux fur-lined cape that will look just as beautiful for your wedding!
3. Bring Out the Best: Bell Sleeves For an Elegant Wedding
We are absolutely loving the retro looks with a chic, modern touch, and that brings us to bell sleeves. The thing about wedding dresses with bell sleeves is that these make for the perfect ethereal look. If you could take a moment to visualize the look, imagine a venue right next to the woods, a fire pit at the arbor and you walking in a flowy dress with bell sleeves, isn’t it perfect? Well, there’s more to this ethereal wedding day look. For your wedding day look, you can look into a wedding dress with bell sleeves. Although the ultimate favorite is a wedding dress that sweeps at your heels and gathers around your feet when you stop, there are more options. For bolder brides, you can go for a two-piece wedding dress, the top can have bold cut-out designs paired with bell sleeves, and a fitted long skirt. Another impressive choice for bell-sleeved wedding dresses is the 70’s style, relaxed fitted wedding dresses for your look. However, another way to add style and an uber-modern touch to your wedding dress are to wear an off-shoulder wedding dress with bell sleeves.
And that brings us to another impressive choice for your winter wedding day look and that is to choose a wedding dress with bell sleeves and embroidery. A fitted or ball gown with embroidery all over will be perfect for your wedding day look! Another interesting idea for your wedding dress with bell sleeves is to go choose a wedding dress with a slit, which will give a wonderful modernistic touch to your wedding look. If you’re the kind of bride who likes an airy look, then a wrap-around dress will be perfect for you. A bell-sleeved wedding dress with some pretty details, embroidery, or beady appliqués, will go well for a winter wedding. As for accessories, it will depend on the type of wedding dress you choose for your special day. For example, if you’re choosing a dress with a slit, then you can easily pair it with knee-high boots. If you’re choosing a wrap-around dress then strappy footwear will look exceptionally beautiful. Another reason to love this winter wedding outfit idea is that it goes well with any kind of hair accessory, veils, and cape! And what’s more, it will look just as beautiful without any of this!
Advice: If you’re not too sure of pulling off a wedding look with bell sleeves throughout the day of your wedding, but feel it will be perfect for your wedding ceremony, then you can choose a wedding dress with removable sleeves! Yes, they make those! A dress with removable sleeves is like a dress with a removable overskirt. This way you will have the best of both worlds. With removable sleeves, you can remove them whenever you feel it is making you feel uncomfortable.
1. Fresh Look: Florals Aren’t Just For Spring!
Another way to absolutely look stunning on your wedding day is to wear some amazing floral prints! Before we get into why we love floral wedding dresses, let’s get something out in the open. You can choose a floral wedding ballgown, dress, a classy bridal suit, or a two-piece wedding dress for your day, or you could use the ideas mentioned in the first three sections to make your selection. Now for the best parts, we love floral designs because they go with any and every season. You can pull off a floral wedding dress in winter, summer, autumn, or spring. With that said, the trick to choosing the perfect wedding dress for an amazing look is as simple as paying attention to the colors of floral details on the dress. You can match the vibe of the season with floral motifs. To accessorize your floral wedding details, you can use a floral crown as well. Another way to add a stellar detail to your wedding dress is to use the color combinations of the floral motifs on your wedding bouquet!
2. Cutesy and Pretty: Ruffles Everywhere
As we mentioned right in the beginning, ruffles are trending right now! Ruffled wedding dresses are very princess-like, but a little better. Now the thing that sets these dresses apart from princess ballgown wedding dresses is that ruffled wedding dresses can be short as well as long! So, if you’re thinking of spinning around with a lot of ruffles and flair, then this type of wedding dress is just for you! These wedding dresses look perfect for any setting. For example, if you want to have an outdoorsy wedding ceremony in winter, these dresses will make you look as though you stepped right out of a movie. And if you want to keep the winter chills out and stay warm, even then this wedding dress will be your best friend. If it is snowing or is too cold, you can pair your ruffled wedding dress with a complementing coat or a cape. You can go for shorter dresses, which look as dazzling as long ruffled wedding dresses if you’re planning to have a wedding indoors. To accessorize this kind of wedding dress, you can use a beautiful belt with a bow, or a simple belt. And to complete your wedding look, you can absolutely use hair jewelry. Additionally, if you’re a fan of personalization, you can hire a fashion designer or DIY some rhinestone designs to add some dazzling details!
3. The Regal Look: High Neck Tulle Wedding Dress
The last winter wedding dress idea that we have for our list is a regal-looking style - a high-neck tulle wedding dress. High-neck wedding dresses are trending at the moment, and when you add a tulle skirt to them, the ensemble is perfect. However, you don’t have to go hunting for two different clothing pieces to create your perfect wedding dress, you can simply look for a long tulle wedding dress with a high neck! You can look for a simple white wedding dress with a high neck without any designs. Or you can also look for intricate embroidery! For your winter wedding theme, you can use your wedding dress to set the tone for the day’s activities. For example, if your wedding dress is simple, you can throw a simple wedding with minimal details. And if you’re choosing to wear a beautifully embroidered tulle wedding dress with a high neck, then you can have lace details in your wedding decor to match your wedding dress.
It goes without saying that when you start looking for your wedding make sure that you’re shopping as per your body type. Also, it is always better to have your dress fitted as per your size, even if you buy your size. See, the wedding dresses off the rack or even sustainable wedding dress sellers have a standard size, which may fit you well. But if you see room for improvement in the dress, then have it fitted. Additionally, this should be done about three to two weeks before the wedding, not earlier. Doing so ensures that your wedding dress fits you like your second skin! Lastly, don’t be afraid to move away from traditional ivory wedding dresses! Don’t get us wrong, we absolutely love ivory wedding dresses, we feel they’re delicate and romantic. However, your winter wedding can also be colorful! If your heart is set on a colorful wedding dress, go for it! White is usually the preferred color, but you can definitely choose other colors too!
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