Brides-to-be have a lot of technicalities to consider, including big-picture focuses like venue suitability and finding the best wedding photographer. With so much to juggle, it’s easy to overlook the small stuff but, when you come back to look at wedding photos, those finer points are probably what you’ll notice the most.
This is especially true of your wedding dress, where one fine trim detail can make or break your outfit. Many modern brides are also taking the time to match their dresses to their venues in small ways, and it’s making a world of difference to their wedding day looks.
Keep on reading to find out how you, too, can sweat the small stuff by considering venue details during your wedding dress shopping.
Step 1: Think About Practicalities
Some of the best venue-dress pairings have come from simply considering practicalities. Let’s say you choose a venue in a wooded area. A long dress trim could quickly become dishevelled and dirty, and may even stop you from being able to reach certain areas. By comparison, an indoor venue with a lot of stairs might not pair well with a short-cut wedding dress.
By taking these technicalities into account, it’ll be far easier to ensure a dress that works and feels comfortable. If in doubt, simply arrange a venue viewing with a potential dress in mind, and make sure there are no problem areas before you buy.
Step 2: Consider Venue Color Schemes
You choose your wedding colour scheme, but this is often unconsciously based on the colours that already exist in your venue. For instance, outdoor weddings may lean more on green colours, while a grand, indoor wedding may include more dark reds or browns.
Luckily, white pairs well with most of these, but it’s still worth considering things like the shade of white, and the colour of any ribbons you choose. Equally, if you aren’t afraid to break with tradition, something like a light green dress for your outdoor venue could work wonderfully.
Step 3: Consider the Atmosphere of Your Venue
While it’s not essential, you may also want to consider the atmosphere of your venue during your dress shopping. After all, while a subtle lace dress design would look wonderful in a rustic venue, it may seem a little lost or lacking in a grand house, where you’d probably be better with a more substantial or classic design. Equally, heavyweight dress fabrics might look and feel poorly fitted during a destination or beach wedding where lighter options will work better.
Admittedly, it is possible to turn all of these assumptions on their head, and you can certainly make a lightweight dress look great in a grand ballroom setting if you want. But, if you prefer to stick to tradition, or you’re stuck and need a little dress inspiration, then the venue atmosphere should certainly feature.
Ultimately, your wedding dress will look great whether you pair it with your venue or not, but it could look even better if you incorporate these venue-dress design tie-ins.
