is this ok?

Question

can u hav a dress with color in it like this one and still mean ur pure or should it be all white?

http://davidsbridal.com/bridal_gowns_detail.jsp?stid=2827&prodgroup=127

if you think its too much color could you please give me link to one with less color but i need it to be turqouise as the color

Answer 1

It's a beautiful dress!! I would wear it. Here's some history on the white wedding dress:

Women Haven't Always Been Marrying in White

In fact, in the grand scheme of things, the tradition isn't even all that old. The white wedding dress of today is deep-seated tradition, and for many is worn to signify virtue as well as uphold tradition. Millions -- in fact billions -- of women all over the world start thinking about the perfect white wedding gown before they have even found the perfect partner.

Britain is a place that is rife with traditions and legends, so it is little wonder that the tradition of the white wedding dress was started by the English Monarchy. It was the wedding of Queen Victoria that spawned the interest and popularity of white wedding dresses as we know them today.

Queen Victoria married Albert of Saxe in 1840, and wore what would then have been considered a flamboyant white gown. Of course, this did not start the tradition immediately; however, many women saw this as a statement of class and style, and copied the Queen by also getting married in white.

The white wedding dress in those days had nothing to do with being virtuous -- it was all about wealth. Getting married in a white, extravagant gown was a sign that you could afford to buy a dress that you would never be able to wear again because of its style and colour (whites were not easy to clean in those days as they are today!).

Of course, women still continued to be married in various colours and styles of dress -- it was only the vain and the wealthy that insisted on white to follow in the footsteps of the wealthy Monarch. However, during Edwardian times, the white wedding dress once more soared to new heights of popularity, as Coco Chanel unveiled its new knee-length white wedding dress, complete with extravagant train.

Even so, with the depression that followed World War I and the approach of World War II, many women continued to make do with whatever type of dress they could afford, and this went on for decades. Some women would marry in a short white informal wedding dress, which could then be dyed and used as an everyday dress. Again, it was only the fabulously wealthy that could really afford to splurge on an elaborate gown.

However, from the 1950s onwards, as the world watched Hollywood stars, royalty and members of high society get wed in stunning white gowns, the tradition of white became signed and sealed.

Wedding Dresses of Different Colours: A bit of folklore

As with many other things in life, there is much folklore and legend surrounding the various other colours that brides have been known to wed in. One old rhyme seems to sum up these notions:

Married in white, you have chosen all right.

Married in green, ashamed to be seen.

Married in red, you will wish yourself dead.

Married in blue, you will always be true.

Married in yellow, ashamed of your fellow.

Married in black, you will wish yourself back.

Married in pink, your spirits will sink

Of course, most people will think nothing of this poem, apart from the fact that each colour has been coupled with a meaning that just happened to rhyme very well. We all know that there are plenty of people that have married in pinks, blues and every other colour, and have enjoyed a long and happy marriage. And we certainly know that there are plenty of people that have married in white, who have not prospered quite so well.

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Luckily, legend and folklore has given way to individuality in recent years, and brides now enjoy getting married in the colour of their choice. Both celebrities and everyday women have injected their wedding dresses with their own sense of style and personality, and we have seen women marrying in colours ranging from delicate ivory to deepest red and even black.

Royalty and high society still tend to favour the tradition of marrying in white. However, since simply wearing a white wedding gown can no longer mark their stature due to the availability of the white wedding dress, they now do this by infusing the dress with the most expensive silks, pearls and material possible, making it worth a king's ransom by the time it is finished.

Answer 2

Contrary to popular belief, a white wedding dress is not a symbol of purity. At this point in time, it is simply a tradition...But when it first became popular, it was a sign of wealth. White fabric was hard to find, and hard to keep clean...only those with significant means could buy it, and it could only be worn once, as it would otherwise no longer be white.

Also, it's only in western culture that brides wear white...In many other places, the brightest colors are used.

If you really want to show that you are pure, you should look for a "blusher" veil that covers your face during the ceremony. That is what this is intended to relay.

The dress is gorgeous! If you love it, then you should get it, regardless of what you or anyone else thinks it symbolizes.

Answer 3

I have seen this dress so many times, that I a totally bored with it. If I were you I would look for a wedding gown with a colored sash around the waist. I am not a fan of wedding gowns with added color, but if this is what you want, go with a beautiful sash effect on the gown of your choice. This wedding dress that you show is too popular to be unique...Everyone wants it or asking about it, so find something different if I were you.

Answer 4

Now days it really doesn't matter! no one really follows that old tradition that is why you will notice most of the dresses are off white,beige,cream, and so on so go ahead and chose a dress that you want and like no matter what the color is! no one will think differently of you except maybe a few of the older guest you might have invited to your wedding like your grandparents because they still may be thinking of how it used to be when they were young. well good luck and i hope everything goes well!

Answer 5

Wearing white has become a tradition but nobody really believes anymore that is conveys anything about the brides virginity. Let's face it 95% of guests don't believe the bride is a virgin anymore. Color in the gowns is the style now. That dress is very elegant and if you like it, wear it.

Answer 6

The dress is lovely! If, however, you are concerned about the color indicating you are less than pure, it does come in pale pastel colors, as well, If you want it, wear it!
No one reason to hold yourself to outdated ideas. Good luck & congrats!!

p.s. - I liked Luck Be a Ladys' answer; thought it was informative!!

Answer 7

That's a beautiful dress, you should get it. Remember a white dress didn't start out as a symbol of purity...it started out as a "status" symbol in the Victorian era. The "white" wedding dress only became popular in America when Queen Victoria wore it on her wedding day. Wear what ever color you want it's your day. I highly doubt that anyone is, or will question your purity on your day, besides that's just between you and your husband! Good luck and best wishes!

Answer 8

OH DANG!!! That is one of the prettiest dresses I've ever seen, and to be honest in today's society the white dress is no longer a symbol of purity. I wore white when I married my exhusband and we had a 4 month old daughter. I don't think anyone associates a woman's purity with her dress anymore, I say if you want to wear it you go ahead!! The only ppl who matter are God, you, and your future spouse and you all 3 know your level of purity.

GOOD LUCK!

Answer 9

Everything is open to interpretation anymore. Our grandmother's wore pure white, but times have changed.

It is an absoultely beautiful dress and if you like it, that's all that matters! There is just enough color to offset the white.

Answer 10

Pure? lol That dress is fine! Although, I first liked this style but when I began trying dresses on I realized that I just wanted a white dress. Well, it is ivory and it's beautiful. Get what you love! The sad part is you only get to wear it for one day :-(

Answer 11

I think that is very beautiful.. I feel that you can wear whatever color you want... It is the person not the color of the dress..