Approaching wedding planning holistically really offers a fresh perspective for your wedding dress, the way it plays with the venue, decor, flowers, and even the season. Importantly, it’s about reflecting the authentic you in every detail.
We’re not here to sell you on the latest social media trend, but rather to guide you on your journey to find a visual identity for your dream wedding day. You’ll learn how to draw wedding dress inspiration from your own personal style, structural aesthetics, seasonal palettes, silhouettes, fabrics, and accessories.
Embrace Authenticity
There’s often pressure to set aside your own personal style for the sake of a wedding. The stress of photos, guests, venue bookings, and costs can quickly lead to concessions.
We’re here to tell you to forget all that and get that pink wedding dress of your dreams!
Open up your closet and ponder your favorite necklines, dress cuts, patterns, and textures. Are you a Disney princess who loves wearing ruffles on the weekend or more of a sleek satin type?
Keeping a “dream dress” journal can uncover sentimental details from your personal style, like a cherished heirloom pendant.
You can also have your dress completely made to order. When you are ready to turn inspiration into a personal look, discover your dream dress today and begin exploring styles that feel true to you.
Draw Inspiration from the Runway
Runway shows are brimming with wedding inspiration, showcasing unique color palettes, pattern combinations, and makeup looks. You also get to see how fabrics drape and flow in movement. Some designers even throw in an iconic wedding dress at the end of their shows, most notably the legendary Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel.
A quick search will uncover clips for runway shows past and present, with the catwalks of the 90s standing out the most. The 90s were an exciting era for fashion. Next to Chanel, you can also find inspiration from the bold designs of Versace, Galliano, and Gaultier.
Take Details from Your Venue
Take this moment to really hone in on the structural details of your wedding venue. For instance, if you’re getting married under a classic gazebo, your dress could reflect the intricate lattice work of your dream venue. Your dress coloring and textures could also correspond with the wedding florals weaving throughout the space.
If you’re getting married in a more contemporary space, a creamy-toned modern wedding dress with simple yet distinctive structural details can maintain continuity. A museum courtyard or sculpture garden could be an opportunity to take a real chance with dark colors and sculpted, dramatic silhouettes.
Outdoor weddings in open green spaces offer natural, breathtaking backdrops. You could take inspiration from the trees, wildflowers, or even the clouds. Flowy, fairy-like dresses work really well here.
Celebrate the Season
Summer is a popular wedding season. It’s also a chance to find inspiration from warm days, sunflowers, breathable fabrics, and even dramatic dahlias. Outdoor summer venues at the beach can inspire special seaside details, like gold shell jewelry and hair accessories.
Spring holds a lot of promise for dream weddings, especially with its fresh, fragrant blooms, vibrant greens, and refreshing post-winter vibes. It’s an especially creative season and a chance to add some colorful pastel lacework to your dress.
Autumn is known for its warm, rich tones, perfect for an off-color white dress that leans toward vanilla cream. Winter can inspire a classic ivory dress or a champagne tone that pairs beautifully with candlelight.
Find the Perfect Dress
Above all, choosing a wedding dress should be a fun process that you can look back on. Lead with authenticity, watch runway shows from the 90s, consider the sculptural details of your venue, and draw color and texture inspiration from the season.
Check us out to discover more ideas for your wedding, straight from the runways of Paris!
