Formal Bridal Gown
Formal Bridal Trains and Veils
Formal Bridal Gown doesn’t necessarily need to include a train. But if they do, the train should be detachable for the reception festivities, or bustled to keep the bride from tripping.
The formal veil is usually floor length in the back and may have a blusher or short veil in front. If you plan on removing the veil during the reception, see if you can have it made to be detachable or substitute in another headpiece instead of the veil.
Again, if your wedding is formal, you’ll want a long dress. Here are a few popular long dress cuts that you may want to consider:
A-line dresses resemble the letter A, narrower at the shoulder and falling gracefully wider at the hips to the fullest point at the floor. The movement of the dress is fluid, and it’s important to select a fabric that moves beautifully. Silk is a good choice, while heavier embossed brocade may not be.
Since there is little to detract from the fabric, it needs to be of the best quality affordable. If you can’t afford to spend a chunk of your budget on fabric, it’s best to steer clear from shinny materials like satin. Matte fabrics like chiffon, however, look great even when they’re not the absolute best quality.
There can be embellishments of crystals; embroidery and lace, but there shouldn’t be so much that they detract from the elegant shape of the dress itself. The A-line dress looks great on nearly every body type, and can camouflage a wider waist or fuller thighs.
Formal Bridal Gown
