By: Rebecca Krummert
Thinking of having a fantasy themed wedding? In our Western culture, one of the most important elements of a wedding is the bride’s dress. The bride wants to stand out. She wants to make the crowd say “Wow!” And it's no different for a fantasy wedding. People into the fantasy genre, whether based on old cultural traditions or the imaginative movies and books we have today, the centerpiece is the right fantasy wedding dress.
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| A medieval wedding dress is simple enough, you can even make one yourself. |
Medieval wedding dresses
One of
the most popular choices for a fantasy wedding dress is the Medieval style.
Most Medieval styled dresses have a boatneck and have long flowing sleeves,
that often flow all the way to the floor. Medieval styled dresses offer two
options: Renaissance or Celtic. Renaissance dresses are usually a straighter
cut, long and flowing. The Celtic style has a little more poof to the dress
like the Victorian style.
If you don’t want
a white dress, any color works with a Medieval style dress. These dresses are
simple, yet elegant. That’s not to say you can’t find an extravagantly designed
gown. On the other hand, it’s a great option for a bride who wants a fantasy
wedding but doesn’t wish to spend hundreds of dollars on the dress. In fact, a
medieval wedding dress is simple enough, you can even make one yourself if you
are so inclined!
Victorian wedding dresses
Victorian style wedding dresses can also bring a sense of fantasy to your wedding. Since it’s a simple style, the color of the dress can be whatever the bride wants. The Victorian style is a type of ballgown with a tight bodice and usually a high collar at the back of the neck with a low square neckline. But, stylistic choices can also include a sleeveless dress or long, tight-fitting sleeves.
This style can also work for a Gothic or Steampunk wedding theme. A Victorian wedding dress is easily functional for all these wedding themes, and although Steampunk is not as popular as fantasy, it is an interesting twist to a wedding.
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Black wedding dresses
Black wedding dresses are one of the most popular choices among millennials and Gen Z’s and they make a perfect fantasy wedding dress. It’s a change from the traditional white and a chance to stand out from other weddings. Of course, some people will think black is the wrong color for a wedding dress. You might even hear comments like, “the bride looks more like she’s going to a funeral.” However, when we look at the history of wedding dresses, before Queen Victoria was married in 1840, a black wedding dress was the most popular choice, especially in Scandinavia. Only two other brides wore white on their wedding day before Queen Victoria, Philippa of England in 1406 and Mary, Queen of Scots, in 1559. White was actually the color of mourning for French queens, so Queen Mary was a bit of a Goth as her favorite color was white!
When it comes to picking a black wedding dress, fantasy brides have several choices of styles. Whether you choose to go full-on Gothic, Rococo Revival style, or a wear a beautiful black
A-line princess style dress, the possibilities are endless. If you aren’t sure what style is for you, take a look at Medieval and Victorian styles. You can choose long sleeve, short sleeves, ballgown style or something with a straighter cut. I personally recommend wearing a black wedding dress. They are absolutely beautiful. A great choice for a fantasy wedding!
A bride has several different choices for her fantasy wedding day. Whether she’s a lover of unicorns and fairies or of knights in shining armor and dragons, there’s something for everyone in the fantasy genre.
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