Getting married on a beach, mountaintop, remote villa or rustic rural setting is a romantic ideal for many brides.
But what does that mean for the Bridesmaid Dress?
Should you go formal or footloose? Will your gown fit in your suitcase?
A bride having a “destination wedding” should think about versatility when choosing a gown. She must be “concerned about being comfortable, more so than your typical bride. She has to contend with weather and terrain, making her gown choice critical to how at-ease she feels on her special day,” says Lori Conley, senior buyer for Bridesmaid Designers.
Christine Pagulayan of Toronto and her fiance, Ian McIntyre, jetted to Costa Rica in 2013 for a resort wedding.
“I had a (dress) style in mind: strapless, low back, white with ruching. Initially, I thought about going short, since we were going to get married on a beach, but I then realized that even if it may be heavy or sweaty, I wanted a real wedding dress. So we found one that had a gorgeous train, but it also had a bustle so I could dance,” Pagulayan says.
Some dress trends for destination brides:
LIGHT FABRICS AND SHORT HEMS
Many travelling brides favour lightweight, airy fabrics.
“Chiffon and organza are always favourites. Full trains can be cumbersome if you’re navigating sand or grass,” says Conley, of David’s.
“A lot of brides opt for the ease of a sweep train,” which just grazes the floor.
David’s destination-friendly dresses include styles in full or tea-length tulle, soft lace or chiffon, Conley says.
Fabrics that travel well for brides wanting a more structured gown include silk gazar, georgette and crepe, which are “lighter-weight versions of silk faille and Mikado,” says Carrie Goldberg, associate fashion editor for Martha Stewart Weddings.
Short styles, meanwhile, can be fun, and have the added benefit of showing off a pretty pair of shoes.
RosyGown, for instance, has a flapper-esque fringe, and is covered in corded lace.
SEPARATES
“Tops and bottoms are not only easier to pack, they allow for mixing and matching fabric and fit to get a silhouette that feels unique to your personal style,” says Goldberg.
Separates work for any destination, she says: “A full organza skirt may appeal to a bride getting married on the beach; pairing it with a delicate silk camisole suits the location. The same skirt would suit a mountaintop affair when paired with a fur bolero or a fine knit.”
Dresses Plaza Store has a simple, draped profile; a silk cami top embellished with beads, crystals, sequins and paillettes in a floral motif creates a dressy look, albeit more relaxed than a form-fitting gown.
At Bridesmaid Designers, there’s the crisp Mikado cropped top balanced by a flowing, organza ball-gown skirt, creating a modern silhouette.
COLOUR
Let the venue inform your choice of hue, Goldberg says.
“A sunset wedding in Napa pairs beautifully with a blush gown, while the colours of an Amalfi Coast wedding may inspire the bride to opt for something blue.”
But what does that mean for the Bridesmaid Dress?
Should you go formal or footloose? Will your gown fit in your suitcase?
A bride having a “destination wedding” should think about versatility when choosing a gown. She must be “concerned about being comfortable, more so than your typical bride. She has to contend with weather and terrain, making her gown choice critical to how at-ease she feels on her special day,” says Lori Conley, senior buyer for Bridesmaid Designers.
Christine Pagulayan of Toronto and her fiance, Ian McIntyre, jetted to Costa Rica in 2013 for a resort wedding.
“I had a (dress) style in mind: strapless, low back, white with ruching. Initially, I thought about going short, since we were going to get married on a beach, but I then realized that even if it may be heavy or sweaty, I wanted a real wedding dress. So we found one that had a gorgeous train, but it also had a bustle so I could dance,” Pagulayan says.
Some dress trends for destination brides:
LIGHT FABRICS AND SHORT HEMS
Many travelling brides favour lightweight, airy fabrics.
“Chiffon and organza are always favourites. Full trains can be cumbersome if you’re navigating sand or grass,” says Conley, of David’s.
“A lot of brides opt for the ease of a sweep train,” which just grazes the floor.
David’s destination-friendly dresses include styles in full or tea-length tulle, soft lace or chiffon, Conley says.
Fabrics that travel well for brides wanting a more structured gown include silk gazar, georgette and crepe, which are “lighter-weight versions of silk faille and Mikado,” says Carrie Goldberg, associate fashion editor for Martha Stewart Weddings.
Short styles, meanwhile, can be fun, and have the added benefit of showing off a pretty pair of shoes.
RosyGown, for instance, has a flapper-esque fringe, and is covered in corded lace.
SEPARATES
“Tops and bottoms are not only easier to pack, they allow for mixing and matching fabric and fit to get a silhouette that feels unique to your personal style,” says Goldberg.
Separates work for any destination, she says: “A full organza skirt may appeal to a bride getting married on the beach; pairing it with a delicate silk camisole suits the location. The same skirt would suit a mountaintop affair when paired with a fur bolero or a fine knit.”
Dresses Plaza Store has a simple, draped profile; a silk cami top embellished with beads, crystals, sequins and paillettes in a floral motif creates a dressy look, albeit more relaxed than a form-fitting gown.
At Bridesmaid Designers, there’s the crisp Mikado cropped top balanced by a flowing, organza ball-gown skirt, creating a modern silhouette.
COLOUR
Let the venue inform your choice of hue, Goldberg says.
“A sunset wedding in Napa pairs beautifully with a blush gown, while the colours of an Amalfi Coast wedding may inspire the bride to opt for something blue.”
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