There are so many different decisions to make when planning a wedding. One of the biggest ones is what everyone is going to wear on this special day. It’s understandable that you’ll want to look your best, but that doesn’t make it any easier to figure out what to wear. This quick guide will hopefully make it easier for you to decide how you want to look when you walk down the aisle.
Traditions
Not everyone who wants to get married is a traditionalist. You may be hoping for a day so unique and utterly empty of tradition so you can fill it with your own joy and memories. You may also love the idea of including a few meaningful traditions here and there, especially if you’re marrying someone with a different culture to you. Choosing what to wear will be influenced by how traditional or not your wedding will be.
Themes and Destinations
If you’re having your wedding somewhere far from home or in an extreme climate, you’ll need to take this into consideration when planning what to wear. A traditional, full-skirted wedding gown might not be particularly comfortable in the desert or underwater. Similarly, if you want your wedding to be focused on a theme or style, you should incorporate this into your dress too.
Main Outfit
Since a wedding is such a special occasion, most people choose to wear something elegant and formal for their wedding. Your main outfit could be a smart suit or a beautiful dress. There are no rules, of course, but there are some tried-and-true ways of making sure that you feel as special as you can on your big day. Just make sure to avoid common mistakes when wedding dress shopping. Think about what you already know you like, what you’ll feel comfortable wearing, and what your budget is. It can be helpful to ask family or friends to come with you when trying different outfits on. They’ll be able to offer you honest advice and opinions.
Accessories
Once you’ve decided what you want to wear, it’s time to add some accessories. Use your dress to influence the style of accessories you choose. For example, a flowing boho gown could look wonderful with delicate jewellery or a floral hair clip.
Footwear
Whatever you wear on your feet should be both comfortable and appropriate to what you’re wearing. Some people like to subvert traditions by wearing formal clothes with casual and playful footwear. The key is to feel confident and happy, and this is easier to do when your feet don’t hurt.
Reception Outfit
It’s becoming more and more common to switch outfits between the ceremony and the reception. This is most likely for comfort and reasons of practicality. If you want to pick out a second wedding outfit, make sure it’s just as special and worth the money as the first one. Remember that there’ll be photos of this day for you to look back on in years to come.
