Fun Facts About Pink Wedding Dresses
Planning for a wedding can be both stressful and fun – and one of the most important and time-honored parts of the process is the selection of a wedding dress. While many brides select the traditional white wedding gown, the rise of nontraditional weddings (and nontraditional women) has seen the explosion of interest in nontraditional wedding dresses. One of the most popular of these dresses is the pink wedding dress.
Some believe that white represents “purity” or virginity. In fact this is an urban legend. With the loosening of marriage standards comes the explosion of bride’s options in the color of their gowns. While many colors, from blue to green to black, are seeing some interest, the most popular color of all is the pink wedding dress. Pink has numerous connotations of love, romance, and femininity that many women would like to express on their wedding day. In addition, going down the aisle in a pink dress is one way for brides to live out their own princess, fairy tale wedding.
Obtaining a pink wedding dress is not too difficult. The explosion of internet commerce has opened up the “long tail” of wedding dresses. For those interested in a pink wedding dress, many online (and even brick and mortar stores) carry dresses designed with that color in mind. It is also possible, if the bride has fallen in love with a non-pink gown, to have many gowns dyed pink. For those who don’t want the full blast, it is also an option to add pink accessories to a white gown.
One thing to keep in mind is that there is no one standard pink. Just like there are many different kinds of whites, there are many different kinds of pinks, some more vibrant and striking then others. Those who would like to remain subtle can pick lighter, pastel pinks; those looking to make a statement can go with bubblegum or even hot pink! In the end, the choice is up to the bride, as this day is not only an expression of the future of her relationship with her husband but also a chance to express her individuality.