A long time ago, wedding gowns are known to be very flamboyant. Most of them are called balloon gowns. Besides the veil, the gown itself has its own trail, spanning several inches. There would be plenty of embellishments, such as crystals, to make sure that the bride will literally shine and sparkle on her special day. Of course, that was before. Today, because you already have a lot of choices, you no longer have to be too traditional with your approach on your wedding dress. You can go modern or practical, such as getting yourself a tea length wedding dress.
What is a tea length wedding dress?
If you have been scouring for one in the market or you are thinking of doing so, expect to see different lengths of this wedding dress. Some of them would be very long, while others are short.
A true tea length dress is actually longer than a cocktail dress. In fact, the hem is just approximately two to four inches above your ankle. It also reaches your calf area. However, you may come across stores that will present you with a cocktail dress. Well, you can actually combine both, especially if your wedding is just informal. You can have a cocktail tea length wedding dress, whose hemline is much longer than that of a regular cocktail dress. It may fall around the mid calf or few inches below the knee.
Why are there more women who prefer tea length dresses?
There are a variety of reasons why women these days prefer tea length dresses over other designs of wedding gowns. For one, it is very easy to maintain. Because it does not really touch the floor, you do not have to worry about getting the dress soiled by constant rubbing on the surface floor. It is also considered as a destination wedding dress, since you can safely wear it when you are having your wedding at the beach, in the garden, or in any outdoor area. It is also very casual, which makes the entire mood of the wedding more relaxed, intimate, and fun.
Tea length wedding dresses can also be versatile pieces. If you want something sexy, you can pick one that has a V neckline or halter top. You can also be a little subtler with boat neck. You can also have a strapless top or an asymmetrical gown. With perhaps a little flower on your ears or a small veil over your head, you can already look gorgeous on your wedding day.
Third, since the dress is casual, there is a huge chance that you can also wear it on other occasions, and even in your reception. There is no need for you to take your wedding dress off and change to a new one.
You can look for these kinds of dresses online, but it is much better if you do so in boutiques. You may have to alter the length of the wedding dress to make sure that the hem does not go beyond your ankle. Marie Lopez
