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Wedding and color, the two are tightly woven. Time spent on color schemes to decorate the venue of this most important celebration, painstaking decisions about flowers to adorn tables and bouquets, and yet here comes the bride all dressed in white….ugh! The time has come to open up options to beautify the most focused on aspect of the wedding, the bride. Red is the color of love, passion, Valentine’s Day and all things spicy. What a wonderful choice for the lady of the day, a beautiful red wedding gown. Adorned with that magnificent color, red, a bride truly stands out, and yet looks sophisticated.

I am beginning to see more color on bridal gowns as I attend weddings and watch the many bride television shows. I think they are magnificent and make a statement that each bride has unique tastes and it should be their prerogative to choose the gown that speaks to and of them. The red wedding doesn't just use red as the secondary color anymore.

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The idea of a bride being married in color has been used throughout the world for generations and it is about time it made its debut here as well. In many Asian countries red has always been worn for it represents the color of joy. The red wedding gown comes in many different styles from long gowns to mid length and of course short. The cuts and fabrics are numerous and allow for unique dresses for the many individual brides. Sizes range from petite to plus so anyone who wants red wedding gowns, will find them.

Some of the many noted designers of gorgeous red gowns include Priscilla of Boston, Ruby Pearl, Lady K an Italian designer, who has amongst her collection, has a stunning maroon/red masterpiece with a boned bodice and gold threading for under eight hundred dollars. A gorgeous Charmeuse and chiffon gown for below a hundred dollars and it is designed in the spirit of the 1940’s, is available by Unique Vintage. Other wedding retailers like David Bridals carry an assortment of red wedding gowns for all sizes.

One really great time of year, though certainly not the only, is wearing your red wedding dress for a Chirstmas Wedding. Imagine how much you could do with that in terms of decorating for the holiday and the wedding combined. It is sure to be a memorable event and an lovely touch to that special time of year. If you are on the fence about making the choice to wear all red on your gown, you will also find stunning dresses in the traditional white enhanced with red in various amounts adorning the dress.

Adorning the red wedding dress only adds to the unique attributes reflecting the bride. Pearls, gold or silver all look stunning against the red dress. Do not forget the colorful gem stones as well. The styles of the wedding dress you have been looking for initially perhaps in a traditional white or ivory are available in red as well. You are not giving up anything rather you are adding to the beauty of your special day when you proceed down the aisle and dance amongst the magic of the day, in your stunning red wedding dress.

Red Wedding Dresses

There is something to be said for using colors that break from the norm. Like using a red wedding theme. Everyone can have that same old white, or black and white, or ivory.. not that those aren't beautiful, but come on, t.i.r.e.d. Let's face it, we're in a new millennium about to hit the first decade. The last millennium, well they changed the world of women's fashion forever.

In the first part of the 1900s women were wearing restrictive clothing that covered the ankles, squished your girly parts into oblivion and in general were thick, uncomfortable, heavy and oppressing (yes I know those are some of the same terms). In the second decade of the 1900s hemlines rose a little bit, skirts began to come in a little more and the pencil skirt was making it's debut! The 1920s was the drop waist dress, and then women went from wearing 3/4 length dresses to skirts above the knee. The equivalent of going from a whole piece swimsuit with cover to a thong string bikini. The 2000s are going to break some traditions too and it's starting with wearing red wedding gowns. This is a relatively new trend that is just in the beginning stages of a real fashion momentum. And it's about time.



Red is sexy. Red is vibrant. Red is passion, love and romance. It's hot and sophisticated. It's everything you want in a bridal gown and theme. If you want to see some great red wedding gowns, you can visit House of BridesSave an Additional 5% off Already Discounted Hot Red Wedding Dresses. Enter Coupon Code: LOVE14 – Expires 3/1/09, they have an entire section on red dresses and wow are they sublime.

A red wedding theme can incorporate all of those things. Romance, passion, sophistication, sexiness etc. is all part of the package when choosing the different shades of red. And there are hundreds of different shades. You can use different colors for vintage themes, country themes, modern, contemporary, patriotic or just a color theme like burgundy and navy or purple, red and black.

Red goes with so much and looks so great with everything. It's both masculine and feminine. That means the bride can wear red and the groom can wear a red cummerbund or ascot, in order to fit the theme. Dresses can be accented in red or full on, in your face, look-out-here-we-come red.

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There is a smorgasbord of red out there, so don't be afraid to experiment with your theme. Here are some ideas to get you inspired:

1. Bride wearing a red wedding dress? Put the bridesmaids in ivory and the groom in black. Add some chic black accessories and an ivory veil with red ribbon trim! Mix up the bouquets with white roses and black Callas, mm mm mm lovely. A little black goes a long way in making the wedding more modern.

2. Red bridesmaid dresses? Make the bride stand out in an off white dress with a red sash a la Vera Wang. Add a little navy and put the groom in a suit, and you've got a lovely undertone of a nautical theme, but not in-your-face style, just more subtle.

3. Modern looks require clean lines and sophisticated cuts. Go for bateau or halter necklines and sheath dresses. Think Audrey Hepburn meets Angelina Jolie. Clean lines puts that handsome groom in a suit, rather than a tux. For flowers, the Dahlia screams modern in my opinion, it's also a lovely shade of red that makes your go "ahhh". I like going "ahhh".

4. Vintage themes deserve some brighter colors. For a 50s theme try rockabilly dresse with white polka dots for the bridesmaids. If you've got a hankerin' (excuse the hillybilly, I have a little Atlanta in my bloodline), for some gorgeous vintage gowns you can try Unique-Vintage.com, I'm in love with their dresses. They have some really awesome looks over there. H.A.W.T! (in capital letters)

5. Make it a fun and funky red wedding theme with some cheesy hearts and roses. If you're that fun couple that loves to do the unexpected, really cheese it up with candy hearts, red and white roses and some fun short red bridesmaid dresses.

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Wondering what your bridesmaids should wear if you're wearing a red wedding dress? While many brides may think about using the secondary color, it's important not to clash in the wedding pictures. If your secondary color is navy, the pictures will look lovely with your red dress and theirs being navy. There aren't many colors that will clash, it really depends on the shades of red used in your dress and the bridesmaid dresses.

Bright shades of red include vermilion, persimmon, crimson and ruby paired with certain colors produce a contemporary theme. Really rich bright red dresses in this shade look great with navy, black and yellow.. The neutral colors such as cream and ivory also look amazing with these shades of red. These combinations result in a more contemporary theme. Another current trend to match with contemporary red themes is teal. Although it isn't my cup of tea, the teal and reds are quite stark paired together.

A modern rustic theme will use darker shades of red with other muddy tints of various colors. The darker shades include venetian red, falu red, burgundy, carmine and maroon. The darker the shade of red, the less a darker color will stand out. Pairing darker reds with browns, golds and deep shades of purple, like eggplant. Consider pairing some dirty purples with darker reds. For example, a falu red with what's called a thistle purple (a mixture of gray and purple).

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Looking for more romance? Try lighter shades of red or pastels mixed with white and pink. Red and pink actually do look lovely together, but they need to be toned with an ivory, cream or white so the eye isn't overwhelmed by one tint.



Sophisticated, elegance is always one of my favorite styles of weddings. For the cosmopolitan weddings black, gray, white and dark, rich purples. For more ideas of modern wedding themes with red, you can try the Japanese or Chinese themes. Bridesmaids in black Chinese dresses and chopsticks in their hair. One thing to remember about using red in a modern themed wedding is to keep everything simple. Usually, although not always, the less design and embellishment, the more elegant the affair.

My favorites pairings are bold reds and navy or bright reds with silver. I love the way red and navy can be nautical or patriotic. Symbolism in weddings has always meant a lot to me and I've often thought that red, being the symbol of passion, needs taming with a more sedate blue. Alternatively, I love the idea of passionate reds with silver. The best part about silver is your bridesmaids can enjoy wearing it. It can look quite gaudy, so be careful of the dress you choose.

What to be careful of when pairing colors:

While you may enjoy red and green colors together, unless it is a Christmas wedding, you'll soon find out your wedding looks more like a holiday party if you use them.

Silver and red may be my favorite, but they can look very “holiday wrapping paper” if not done tastefully. If these are your colors, and you're determined to have them, have a wedding planner go over the best options for a third color.

Pick too bright colors and your wedding may end up looking like an Easter Day parade. Fuchsia is gorgeous, but not so much with a orange-red dress.

If you're in doubt about what to pair with your red wedding dress, do what millions of brides are starting to do of late: wear your white or ivory dress and add some red accents to the dress. Buy a red white wedding dress with red piping or a white bow, or even a red sash around the middle. When you have these little accents to your dress, you can put your bridesmaids in the red dresses. Although after you see these red wedding dresses, you may not ever want a white one.

Passion, hot, love, romance; these are what we think of when the color red appears. A hot red wedding dress is spicy and sassy for the unconventional bride. Although, it's of note to mention that red wedding dresses aren't the traditions of the new modern bride. During the Revolutionary war, American women wore red as a symbol of freedom against the British. So if anyone asks you why you're wearing red, a great answer might be that you're giving memory to the women of the revolutionary war. And if you're interested in getting historical costumes like that, you can wear them as a dress too! But who needs an excuse? Just tell them you're wearing a red wedding gown because you like it!

If you're shopping for red wedding dresses there are numerous places that offer great opportunities. House of Brides, where I bought my gown, has many designer brands and so many styles it'll blow your mind. For more expensive designers, however, eBay is probably your best bet. They have some incredible deals on Vera Wang and other major designers. Amazon.com has a mixture of dresses that are really low priced, usually with free shipping. Often merchants put their sale dresses up on Amazon, including store like Target and Macy's.

Now you're off to buy your dress, but there are a few things to think about. Season, flattering fit, cost and length. You'll also consider if you'll be buying red bridesmaid dresses, and since the cost of the wedding will include red wedding flowers, red wedding invitations and red wedding cakes, you'll want to pick and choose which items will be red and which will be a secondary color. You don't want to overdo it =).

While winter and fall weddings can sport summer styles, you will be very uncomfortable at a summer ceremony wearing heavy winter dresses or styles. Etiquette used to dictate quite a bit about weddings, but it's just not so anymore. You might be cold, but other than that, dress how you want.

The same advice goes for flattering dress. Wear what you want, but remember a few things. If you're bigger below, ruffles, and layering are just going to make it all appear bigger. Need to play down your chest? (wish I had that problem) Avoid ruffles on top and scooped necks. Almost any gal will look great in an empire waist dress. A line red wedding gowns are another style that works for just about any figure. The truth is if you're comfortable and confident you can wear any dress with class.

The length is another area where confidence and comfortableness matter more than cut. Walk with confidence and you can pull off the tiniest of dresses. If you got it, flaunt it.

Now for me, cost wasn't a factor. I sacrificed a lot of things to have the dress that I wanted, but not a lot of couples are willing to go into debt for a dress. I can certainly understand that, and the months after the wedding, I could understand it with every withdrawal on our checking account =P. Although, in all honesty, there are such beautiful red wedding dresses that spending $5,000 on a Vera Wang may be unnecessary. I want you to remember that there is nothing wrong with spending less or more. It's all about you on this day. After all you won't have another one (if you're lucky).