Bride of Art

Once you define the date and type of celebration, the exciting search for your wedding dress begins, but it doesn't have to be the traditional dress! If you want to break the rules and go for your own style, you will find a wide range of possibilities to explore, both when choosing the dress itself and when selecting your accessories.

The important thing is that you feel comfortable and authentic with your wardrobe on your special date. Check out these 9 proposals ideal for alternative brides.

1. Brides with trousers

Jesús Peiró

More and more fiancées are daring to wear white trousers or trousers derived from this colour. It is about a comfortable, versatile and timeless garment which you can find in different versions.

Among them, the jacket or trouser suit with top and jacket, which represents the most sober and sophisticated style, either with straight cut trousers, skinny or palazzo type. On the other hand, there are the jumpsuits or one-piece suits, which are suitable for brides who opt for a contemporary and very chic look.

Or, if you want to wear a summery outfit, you can also opt for a shorts This is a midi pant, high-waisted and loose-fitting, perfect to wear with a crop top and sandals.

2. Brides in mini dresses

Oscar de la Renta

Another alternative that breaks with the classic wedding dresses, are the short designs above the knee, you'll find tight or loose, with or without sleeves.

They are suitable for summer brides In addition to being comfortable, you'll find a greater variety of mini dresses in shades such as ivory, nude, pearl grey or champagne. And if you want to make an even bigger impact with your mini dress, you can add a detachable train or an overskirt to wear during the ceremony. You'll get the longed-for wow effect!

3. Brides with skirts

Marylise

On the other hand, if you're not convinced by the dresses, i ncline for a two-piece suit The skirt can be a pleated skirt with a crop top, ideal for boho brides; a vaporous skirt with a corset, for glamorous brides; or a tight skirt with a peplum blouse, for elegant brides, among other options. From tulle, lace and crepe skirts, to models with pockets, embroidery and openings to satisfy everyone's tastes.

You can even combine a white skirt with a brightly colored piece or vice versa. And another advantage of choosing a skirt is that you can wear it again on another occasion.

4. Brides with colorful veils or capes

If you want to wear a white wedding dress, but still incorporate a touch of color, choose a veil or cape in pale pink, light blue, mint green, vanilla, lavender, turquoise or damask, among other soft colors. Apart from breaking with the traditional, you can combine the color of the piece with your manicure, shoes, jewelry and bouquet of flowers. Or, with the boutonniere, thetie or the groom's shirt, among other accessories.

A colorful veil or cape will instantly turn heads and you can choose it according to the style of celebration, for example, a turquoise veil for a beach wedding or an olive green one for a rustic wedding.

5. Brides with prints

Monique Lhuillier

Another way to escape from the traditional wedding dress, is to opt for a design with a print, and even if the dress is white, if the prints are colorful you will look very different.

You will mainly find wedding dresses with floral prints From dresses with XL flowers in vibrant colors, to floral designs in watercolor technique, and other prints that you can trace, although to a lesser extent, are the polka dots and geometric motifs.

6. Brides with jackets

David's Bridal

If you don't want to give up your style, replace the classic bridal bolero with a jacket that represents you, whether it's leather or denim or an elegant blazer.

They are garments with a lot of attitude If you like the idea, take advantage of the back to engrave a message such as "just married" or "Mrs. x", adding the date of the wedding. This original garment will surely attract all eyes.

7. Brides with hats

Grace Loves Lace

Not convinced by the veil or the headdress? Then go for an elegant, country or bohemian hat at your wedding. You will find them for all tastes From pamelas for spring daytime weddings to charming vintage-inspired mesh berets.

You will also find fedora, floppy, floché and canotier hats, either white or preserving their natural fiber. This accessory will not only cover you from the sun or the wind, depending on the season, but you can put it on and take it off as you please. And the photos will look beautiful!

8. Brides with boots

Lillian West

Especially if your celebration will be outdoors, in the countryside, on a ranch or in a vineyard, replacing your shoes with boots will add points to your look.

As well as comfortable, you will make a difference leather cowboy boots or military boots, ideal for grunge-inspired brides. Or, on the other hand, if you're saying "I do" in winter, you can always wear stylish velvet buccaneer boots. If you decide on a dress high-low your boots will look much better.

9. Brides with belts

Finally, if you're looking to enhance your silhouette with an attention-grabbing detail If you want a belt that contrasts with the delicacy and/or whiteness of your dress, go for a belt that contrasts with the delicacy and/or whiteness of your dress.

It can be, for example, a metal buckle belt, for an urban look; a raffia belt, for rustic brides; or a black silk bow, for those looking for a touch of glamour. Or you will also find leather belts, elastic belts with flowers or belts with colored rhinestones, among other proposals. You will see how a simple accessory can elevate the beauty of your outfit.

Since your wedding will be one of the most important days of your life, choose an outfit with which you feel comfortable and confident, regardless of how conventional the pieces are. In fact, your wedding dress will be enhanced even more, for example, with a colored veil. And if you don't like the dresses, you can always wear a modern one-piece, among other options available at thecatalogues.