Wedding Dress Colours
Today the white wedding dress is by far the most common, however you can buy dresses in any colour you can imagine. Here are a couple of the possibilities:
Blue
For a long time blue was the most popular choice for the wedding gown. This is because blue rather than white used to be the traditional symbol of purity. Wearing a blue dress indicated the purity of the bride and was a promise of fidelity.
Green
The status of the green dress depends on your background. In many societies - particularly Ireland - it has long been a symbol of good luck. The association with nature can also make it a symbol of fertility. However for some people this association can suggest a lack of morals and too much "hay rolling".
Pink
Pink isn't just associated with gay weddings - though of course it can be. Many brides like pink as a way of adding a little feminine colour to their outfit and is often used as an accent, although you can buy complete gowns in pink. Pink is a "pretty" colour and sometimes considered symbolic of true love.
Purple
Purple is a distinctive and memorable colour, often associated with passion. It has also been traditionally associated with wealth and royalty. A purple wedding dress is a bold statement that says the bride is queen for the day.
Yellow
Yellow dresses vary considerably with shades ranging from delicate pastels to intense canary tones. Yellow has very mixed symbolism. On the one hand it's a generally happy colour which brings to mind sunshine and flowers. However in the past it was associated with sickness and the devil. Today of course yellow is associated with The Simpsons and Smileys!
Red and Black
Red and black are rarely seen as bridal colours. Black is associated with death and mourning, making it unpopular.
Red is more complicated. It suggests passion and the
"scarlet woman", an image most brides want to avoid on their wedding day. However red has recently become more popular amongst brides who want to make
an impression and flaunt the usual conventions.