Summer Wedding Dresses

ExpensiveBride — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 09:42:23 +0000

Summer weddings are growing in popularity as the new generation of couples look for more romantic and unique locations to tie their knot. As a statement of proof, June is the most popular of all the months for a wedding, so you would also think that summer wedding dresses were filling up all the wedding dress stores around the country.

Traditional wedding dresses the majority

This is oddly not the case, as the traditional, formal, wedding dresses are still the majority. A rule of thumb for wedding dresses is that if it looks warm, it is warm, and when you look around a common wedding shop you would guess that most wedding were held in the winter. If you choose to hold a summer wedding it is therefore important to find a dress that is appropriate for the temperature and climate of your wedding, and stay clear of the “sauna” dresses that most boutiques sell. Looking good and feeling cool should be your ultimate goals for your summer wedding dress.

Light materials and layers

Most traditional and expensive wedding dresses are made of heavy materials, and they are simply not a good idea for a summer wedding. The heavy materials don’t breathe enough to give your body good air flow, and the chances are that you will end up in a pool of sweat. Of course, as a winter wedding dress these materials work perfectly, but when it is time to say “I do” and the temperature has just reached 80F, you don’t want your wedding gown to be liability. Avoid heavy materials or gowns that have heavy extras sown on to the dress. You should also watch out for the dresses that have several layers, which add up to making the dress more warm and sealed.

Light and cool wedding gown

What you do want to get is a dress that looks light and cool. As mentioned, the rule of thumb is that dresses that look warm ARE probably warm. The same goes for gowns that look light, as they will probably give you the “air condition” your body needs. If the dress has layers, make sure they are light and airy.

Simple wedding dresses are perfect in the hot summer. Sleeveless dresses are great, and so are dresses that do not go all the way up to the neck. A strapless dress will also do wonders when the sun is at its hottest. Although some sweating will be inevitable if you see 100F, you will thank yourself for the right wedding dress choice if you go for a gown that gives you the highest body to air ration possible without looking indecent. Not only will you avoid passing out, but you will also be able to enjoy your wedding to the fullest.

Shorter dresses

We haven’t touched upon the length of the dress yet, even though this might be one of the most important factors. Short summer wedding dresses are preferable to long traditional dresses, especially if you are getting married on the beach. On the one hand you don’t want the extra heat such a long dress will give you. On the other hand, short dresses are perfect wedding dresses for the beach because you don’t want to drag your gown through the sand and ruin it.

How short the dress should or can be is a judgment call you will have to make. If it is a more formal, summer wedding, then keep the dress below the knee. If you are getting married on the beach you will probably get more leeway and still look decent if you go for an even shorter dress. There are also summer wedding dresses with detachable skirts, that you can take on and off for the more formal parts of the wedding.

Remember to have it cleaned after

As for all wedding gowns, getting your summer wedding dresses cleaned after the wedding might be a fantastic investment. Just think about the thought of having your own daughter wear the dress for her wedding. You might also just want to save the dress as a memory of your special day. Either way, a white dress that hasn’t been cleaned and preserved might turn yellow in time, and just forget about being able to remove stains 5 years after your wedding day.

Summer wedding tips

As some final tips, don’t forget that summer wedding dresses are not the only items that need to be tailored for a warm, summer day. You also want to remember that the sun might be shining, and if you hold the wedding outdoors you will probably want to put on a heavy sun block so that you don’t get sun burned. Bring along extra sun block for your guests is also a good idea. Sun glasses should also be brought along, so that the sun doesn’t irritate your eyes. You even might want to buy a pair that matches you summer wedding gown.