Choosing the right Armenian Wedding dress for the bride is one of the biggest and most important parts of planning any wedding. It can also be one of the most nerve-wracking. Obviously, a bride wants to honor the traditions of her family and her culture when she selects her gown. But she also wants it to be something that really reflects her as a person.
Here are some of the top fashion concepts that are popular for brides today. This is by no means and exhaustive list, but it should be enough to get you started!
- The Classic A-line Dress. These wedding gowns are designed for a concept of traditional elegance. The A-line dress works with almost every body type. It usually has a defined waist and torso that branches out into a medium to very full skirt at the hips. These dresses say 'I am a lady'.
- The Ball Gown. This is the princess wedding dress, make no mistake! These are usually the most lavish of wedding gowns. The feature a very full skirt, and often a formal train. Detail work is usually included on the skirt, train, and bodice. They also typically come with the largest of the bridal gown price tags, but they make a very impressive show. These are for the bride who wants to make a truly grand entrance.
- The Sexy Wedding Dress. There is a trend towards sexier bridal gowns today. Woman are more and more wanting to show off their curves and feel like all eyes are one them as they walk down the aisle. Depending on the families and the culture, a sexy wedding dress may not be the best choice. However, if this is what the bride wants, there are dresses that show the belly through see-through fabrics, exceedingly low backs, deep v-necks, and curve embracing silhouettes that can be fitted perfectly for a very desirable bride.
- The Mermaid Silhouette. This is one of the most popular wedding gown styles. The mermaid dress hugs the body from the top all the way to the knees, or sometimes ankles, where it flairs out dramatically, looking like the fins of a sea-woman. These dresses say drama and class all at the same time. There are for bride's who want to be noticed as a lady of elegance with just a little bit of mischief. Not everyone can wear this shape of a dress however, so it's best to make sure it really fits well before buying this kind of gown.
- Custom Wedding Gowns. Though a custom made wedding gown is often the most expensive way to go, there are several advantages. First, you are certain to get a gown the fits the bride's shape beautifully. Second, if the family has a tradition of including certain features in the gown, or passing it down to future generations, a custom made gown lends itself easily to these customs.
The biggest thing to focus on when choosing a bridal gown in different Armenian Weddings is that it needs to be a gown that really makes a statement about the bride, her personality, and her sense of self.
You should also checkout Armenian wedding directory to find the best wedding gown designers. There are so many beautiful choices that you don't want to miss. Arbi M Haftavani
