One of the things we love most about wedding dresses—other than how beautiful and well-crafted they are—is how they showcase a bride's specific personality. For some women, classic, all-white garments fit both their big-day visions and their personal sense of style. Other women, however, don't connect with the idea of wearing a white gown, which is why more brides are walking down the aisle wearing something with a bit more color.
Intrigued by the idea of wearing a colorful gown on your own wedding day? We understand why, especially since there are so many ways to make this trend your own. Ahead are our all-time favorite colorful wedding dresses, worn by real brides who wanted to don unexpected looks for their big days.
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Floral and Belted
This floral Monique Lhullier wedding dress came straight off the Spring 2018 Haute Couture Show runway in Paris, France. For a little extra drama, the bride added a wide vintage-inspired belt.
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Gold Gown
This colorful wedding dress by Leanne Marshall lent a golden touch to the couple's reception, proving that a splash of color is always welcome.
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Tropical Print
Complete with a bold floral print, this Lela Rose colorful wedding dress was the perfect choice for this couple's tropical locale. The punchy number really popped against the sand.
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Asymmetrical and Ruffled
Giambattista Valli designed this ruffled, floral-print gown with an asymmetrical hemline. It was the perfect choice for an intimate, nature-centric wedding, but it would be equally pretty at a garden or beach affair.
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Yellow Taffeta
A colorful gown works especially well in a more industrial wedding venue, where it really has the chance to pop. This bride chose a yellow taffeta Tory Burch gown, which helped warm up the brick-heavy space.
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Traditional Hanbok
This bride sported a traditional South Korean garment called a hanbok for her wedding, and the colorful look absolutely wowed. "The first layer acts as a slip; it's called a skirt," she shared. "The second layer is the red dress or chima, the hanbok skirt. Next, the sokchima, a corset-like layer with hanbok jacket, or jeogori, is put on, followed by the wonsamor hwalot, the ceremonial jacket."
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Floral, Butterfly Print
Complete with a floral print and butterfly accents, this Monique Lhuillier wedding dress helped the bride make a romantic statement on her big day. The off-the-shoulder neckline and puff sleeves also played into that same vibe.
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Red Saree
Gold-and-silver accents covered this red saree worn at a traditional Hindu ceremony.
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"Something Blue" Accents
A cotton Oscar de la Renta cocktail dress with three-quarter sleeves, a belted waist, and floral details added "something blue" to this bride's style.
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Floral Halter Neck
This Alex Marie dress featured a halter neck, tiered ruffles, and a floral design for a colorful look.
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Hand-Painted
Natalie Taylor Humphrey hand-painted birds and flowers onto this blue-and-white ball gown by Kate McDonald Bridal.
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Moody Velvet
Dark teal velvet and a gold dragonfly broach helped this bride's IconoClasp garment fit right into her elopement's foggy surroundings.
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Sheer
This showstopper by Claire Pettiebone featured warm red embroidery and an ethereal sheer cape.
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Monochromatic
Yefta Gunawan dreamed up this dramatic, embossed red gown for a traditional Chinese tea ceremony. The matching headpiece by Rinaldy Yunardi was the most incredible finishing touch.
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Beige Lace
Emily Riggs used a beige lace overlay to craft this bohemian look. For a touch of contrast, Ash + OAK arranged a mix of dark blooms for the bride's bouquet.
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Wedding Inspiration
It's not often that a dress inspires an entire wedding. The floral motifs on this Monique Lhuillier, however, set the theme for this flower-centric outdoor event.
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Blush and Functional
A flowy, detachable skirt made this blush Galia Lahav number feel light and functional.
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Coordinating Bouquet
A mix of garden roses and white hydrangeas by Blue Ladder Botany was the ultimate nod to the floral appliqués on this light blue Marchesa ensemble.
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Subtle Pink
A colorful dress doesn't require ultra-bright shades. This blush Hayley Paige creation was perfect for a bride looking for just a touch of color.
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Damask Lining
For her traditional Indian ceremony, this bride stunned in a bespoke silver lehenga. A damask lining was added for a luxurious pop of red.
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Blue Bling
Shop Gossamer designed this blue, sheer gown complete with icy crystals.
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Dove Details
Iridescent dove and vine details brought a dream-like quality to this blush Paolo Sebastian dress.
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Natural Designs
This pink Marchesa number's flowering rose and greenery branches made it seem as if its wearer was walking through a garden.
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Off-White
This bride sported an off-white Sabyasachi gown adorned with floral motifs. The ensemble brought a touch of elegance to the couple's camping wedding weekend.
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Light Blue
Emily Riggs crafted the light blue gown seen here, which was the perfect fit for this couple's nontraditional wedding. The pair bypassed a cake, bouquet, and parent dances in addition to the classic white wedding dress.
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Embroidery
We love the subtle shade of blue in this bride's traditional Korean hanbok by LeeHwa. Its delicate floral embroidery was another highlight.
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Watercolor
The flowy skirt and light blue hue of this Leanne Marshall design reminded us a lot of Cinderella. However, watercolor streaks made it feel more contemporary.
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Two-Piece Look
A colorful venue calls for an equally colorful ensemble. To achieve this look, the bride combined a sparkling Badgley Mischka top with a full pink skirt by Bliss Tulle that blended well with the location's vibrant mural.
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Hot Pink
Everything about this unexpected Marchesa wedding dress—from its hot pink hue to its romantic floral details—screams "The City of Love."
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Pink Lehenga
To celebrate her groom's Indian heritage, this bride donned a blush lehenga with crystal details.
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Minimal Accessories
Try pairing a colorful dress with understated accessories. To showcase her floral Wendy Makin number, this bride went without a necklace and accessorized with only her mother's pearl and crystal earrings.
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Bold Pattern
This couple both sported traditional Indian attire from Manish Malhotra, but the intricate burgundy pattern on the bride's lehenga was a particular stand-out.
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Yellow
Make like this bride and opt for a gown made from just one solid, vibrant color. We love her sunny yellow Sarah Seven dress.
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Cherry Blossom
Monique Lhuillier brought cherry blossom branches to life on this bride's gown.
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Blue and White
If you can't commit to color completely, take notes from this bride and choose a dress with a white bodice and pigmented bottom, like this Chantel Lauren number.
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Colorful Duo
Both bride and groom wore the same fiery red hue for their big day. Anita Dongre designed the bride's traditional gold-embroidered lehenga.
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Painted Details
This Romona Keveža beauty seemed like it came straight out of a painting thanks to its watercolor flowers.
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Silver
To contrast her wife's white Lela Rose gown, this bride decided on a silver look by Carol Hannah.
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Color-Blocked
The color on this Truvelle ensemble came in the form of rose gold sequins.
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Black
While the gold embroidery and hints of pink in this lehenga were decidedly unique, it's the black fabric that made for an unexpected color choice.
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Floral Pattern
Red and blue flowers gave an otherwise white dress a colorful upgrade. Believe it or not, the gorgeous gown is actually a Mac Duggal prom dress the bride found in a department store.
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Taupe
For her wedding day, the bride-to-be wanted to venture out of her comfort zone. This taupe Inbal Dror dress with dramatic corset fit the bill.
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Dusty Pink
Aidan Mattox crafted this dusty pink gown with a billowing bodice. It gave the ensemble an old-world vibe.
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Gilded Details
Gold embroidery gave a regal pop of color to an otherwise all-white Binari Art lehenga.
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Blue-Gray
When looking for a dress, this bride wanted something gray to represent her love of rainy days. So, when she discovered Leanne Marshall's "Rain Cloud" dress, she was instantly sold.
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Bright Apricot
As a colorful nod to her Indian background, this bride flew to India where she found the perfect orange lehenga for her big day.
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Pink and Sheer
Is there anything dreamier than sheer, blush fabric? Lara designed this off-the-shoulder gown with floral embroidery for good measure.
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Dots of Color
Color doesn't have to be reserved for fabric. Case in point? The small pink flowers that dotted this Needle & Thread beauty.
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Hot Pink Lehenga
Even at a traditional Indian wedding full of vibrant colors, this hot pink lehenga still stood out.
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Keeping with Tradition
As an homage to her grandmother and mother—who both wore nontraditional bridal attire at their own weddings—this bride chose a Monique Lhuillier ball gown with pink accents.
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Metallic
To create a sentimental and unforgettable look, this bride designed her own dress. It featured an off-the-shoulder neckline and metallic oyster leavers lace.
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Blush Ruffles
Layers of dusty rose-hued tulle and organza came together to complete this Monique Lhuillier creation.
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Navy Blue
Carolina Herrera created this unexpected gown featuring a sheer, floral overlay atop navy blue lining.
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Pastels and Butterflies
Although this Claire Pettibone sheath was white, its pastel accents and butterfly appliqués made it anything but traditional.
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Black and White
Vera Wang used a classic black-and-white color palette on this two-toned ball gown.
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Something Blue
Tiny flecks of blue dotted this hot pink, floral maxi dress as a subtle nod to the "something blue" wedding tradition.
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Illusion
This colorful bridal look is actually two pieces. Stella McCartney designed the bespoke creation by merging a white top and floral skirt.
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Ruffled Red
Lush ruffles in vibrant red made this Vera Wang dress a standout.
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Blue and Beige
The deep shades of blue and light beige in this YolanCris number contrasted the bride's bright pink bouquet.
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Pale Purple
Have you ever seen a purple wedding dress? This ModCloth gown set a new bridal standard.
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Princess-Worthy Red
Alexander McQueen designed this stellar short-sleeved dress.
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Starstruck Navy
Volume, color, and a one-of-a-kind pattern made this Naeem Khan gown completely unforgettable.
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Fully Red
Full and powerful, this bright red dress was absolutely awe-inducing. Vera Wang designed the gown—the label was the bride's first choice.
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Silvery Blue
This Jarmil dress sparkled like the ocean in a shimmering shade of bluish-silver.
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