As Wedding photographers, we come across mainly white wedding dresses than not!  Women have always dreamed about their wedding day from when they were young girls.  Prince charming whisking them away.  I often get brides telling me about their perfect wedding they have been dreaming of for years.  The wedding dress color of choice has always been white, well mostly.  Don’t you ever wonder, why women are so particular about white and the reasons behind this.
Strangely enough, white has not always been the color of choice.  Brides getting married in a white wedding dress hasn’t been around that long.  It is believed that wearing white indicates a woman’s virtue.  Typically you will find woman who had been married before, or who had kids outside of wedlock.  There couldn’t be more contrast with today’s bride.  Some brides have even got married in Black.  Yes, black wedding dress.Not surprisingly, the white wedding dress came from a place full of legends, and where tradition is important. the white wedding dress was started in the English Monarchy. Queen Victoria was the first “celebrity” that was looked up too, who wore a white wedding gown. Because of her, the popularity of white dresses has become a true tradition among women around the world.
The marriage of Albert of Saxe and Queen Victoria in 1840, was not surprising. The gown she wore though caused quite a stir. It was considered flamboyant and did not start the  white wedding gown tradition instantly. Many of the upper class women though, saw this as a unique fashion statement and had no issues in copying the Queen by marrying in white dresses.
A white wedding dress was also a way to show off.  Brides that were well off wore whitet.  It was a practice for the rich.  The poor surely couldn’t afford to get married in a wedding dress that couldn’t be cleaned.Only the wealthy and vain women insisted on being married in white. Most women still married in dresses of different colors and styles after Queen Victoria’s fashion statement. During the Edwardian times however, the white wedding dress gained popularity once more when Coco Chanel unleashed its brand new design….. a knee-length wedding gown, with a huge train in none other than white.
Atunbi runs a wedding photography outfit in London and surrounding counties.

Do not hesistate to ask the retailers for advice, it may also help to take somone with you like your good friend or mum. You have always been mums little princess and she can help you choose your fairytale outfit

The Venue must compliment your dress
Thinking about where you are getting married before choosing your wedding dress is a good idea, its the venue modern, traditional or are you getting married las vegas style?choosing a wedding dress, you need to You need a dress style that will suit the venue, (it’s no good buying an elaborate dress with a full skirt, enormous train and veil if you are planning on walking barefoot to the water’s edge for your ceremony for example!)

Think about the season
Take into consideration the time of year you are getting married. For example, you might want to choose a lighter fabric for summer or a long-sleeved style for winter (you want to be the centre of attention because you look beautiful, not because you’ve gone blue from the cold!)

Think about your figure
No matter what size or shape you are, there is a wedding dress to suit you that will fit and flatter in all the right places. All you need do before you shop is think about what dress styles usually suit you best. For example, do you look and feel fabulous in a slinky bias-cut skirt? Do you feel comfortable in a strapless corset, or do you prefer a halterneck style for support? Use the shapes and styles you prefer as a starting point and discuss these with the shop assistant.

Think about your skin colour
Traditional wedding dresses come in all shades of white, cream and gold, so don’t think you have to opt for pure white – particularly if you are very pale. Ask the shop assistant to help you choose a fabric colour that helps you glow – not look like a ghost!

Note down your choices based on these considerations and you will be all set to go shopping. Wherever you choose to look, whether you want a couture, made-to-measure, off-the-peg or vintage-style dress, thinking about these important aspects beforehand will really help.

Good Bridal retailers are always willing to help and they will ask you questions about your day and where you are getting married to help you decide on the best wedding dress for your special day.

Atunbi is an international wedding photographer, and he shoots weddings all around the world.