About the wedding dress

When you’re creating your wedding dress, incorporating the elements of this good-luck rhyme could be part of the fun. A bustle ribbon or waist stay could be a pretty pale blue. Antique lace would be beautiful as well as old. “New” probably won’t pose a problem if you’re purchasing fabric. And you might want to borrow a crinoline instead of making one. Using a family dress might be an interesting experience. For sentimental reasons, a bride may want to wear the wedding dress of a family member or even a dear friend. This is a lovely idea but one that can pose practical problems.



If the bridal dress is a good fit, but perhaps too plain, ornamentation can easily be added. If the dress is too big, it can often be altered or remade, although cutting down a dress more than two sizes can be difficult. If the wedding outfit is too small, it can sometimes be let out.

Traditionally, wedding dresses have been made from woven fabrics. But as knit garments have gained popularity, the sewing industry has responded by making available to the home sewer knit fabrics and patterns designed for knits. All knit fabrics have a certain amount of give to them, but stretch knits – knit fabrics with the addition of spandex – are also now widely available. Commercial patterns are developed specifically for either a woven fabric or a knit fabric. Choose a color for the wedding dress that is flattering with the bride’s complexion. There are beautiful shades of champagne and ecru, many of which look deliciously elegant and sophisticated on your dress.

Two-piece wedding dress provide a wonderful way to achieve your goal. A beautiful beaded top or bustier in a rich ecru color could easily be paired over black slacks and worn during the holidays or to a special event. Or an elegant silver silk charmeuse skirt would later look dazzling with a black sweater. Let your imagination go if this idea appeals to you – you’ll come up with many ideas once you start thinking about the color and styling of the ensemble just a little bit differently than the typical bridal image.