wedding dress patterns

One way to get the designer dress you have always dreamed of is to make it yourself or have someone you know make it for you. Even if you hire out the sewing job, it will be cheaper than actually buying that designer gown that you saw some movie star wear on a magazine cover.

You would choose a wedding dress pattern in the same way you would choose a wedding dress from a boutique. Choose a style that you love and that is good for your body type. One way you can do this if you are not sure if it will suit your body type is to go to a boutique, find a similar style, and try it on.

The best way to find the best patterns is to visit several pattern maker's Internet websites or call and ask for a catalog of wedding dress patterns. When you get the catalogs you can start looking for the dream gown that you want. You can also look at the bridal salons to get an idea of what you want and then look for the pattern. You will be using a bridal salon to order the bridesmaids dresses anyway so it causes no harm.

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Not all of us want stereotypical white wedding dresses, but how unusual do you dare to be? Going for an alternative or unusual wedding gown can make your special day even more unique and memorable, and there are plenty of options and styles to choose from.

Most people choose a gown which is a traditional shape (whether that be ballgown, princess, or fishtail) and fabric, and then choose an unusual colour or pattern. Doing it this way means that no one has any doubt you are wearing a wedding dress, whatever colour it is. And these days the options are endless! Red or wine shades are becoming increasingly common... red is the colour of love, after all! Black seems to be up and coming, which might seem extremely unusual, but it can create a really classy, stylish effect, particularly for a black tie wedding. I love the idea of a black dress with an all white bouquet.

Co-ordinating your wedding theme around the colour of your dress is a great way to emphasise your style and choice of gown. This can include the groom's outfit, bridesmaids, flowers, decorations and even food. Or why not even do it the other way around? Pick a theme for your wedding and let your wedding gown follow suit...

If you want unusual, it doesn't need to stop with colour. There is no reason why your bridalwear has to be a traditional shape at all. Why not choose something you really can wear again? More and more brides are choosing shorter length wedding gowns, as well as more casual fabrics. Imagine being able to wear your wedding dress when you go out to celebrate your wedding anniversary!