5 Wedding Dress Alternatives for the Unconventional Bride

It’s 2020, and the classic white wedding gown can seem a little ordinary to some with the variety of cuts and colours that are out there. From twists on traditions to sharp power pantsuits, the best wedding dress trend these days is to honour your own personal style. If you’ve decided you want a little less convention for your big day then scroll through, we’ve scoured some stylish, unconventional wedding dress alternatives for the fashion savvy bride.

Chinese Traditional

Traditional, but not white wedding gown traditional, wearing a qun kua on your wedding day is a stylish nod to tradition and culture. This heavily embellished skirt and jacket pairing exude an alluring, modest yet feminine elegance. With modern styles opting for a slimmer cut and customisable embroidery designs to suit, it’s no surprise that they’re increasing in popularity amongst modern-day brides that want to pay homage to their heritage.

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Traditional Meets Modern

As previously mentioned there is something inherently elegant about celebrating traditional attire at a wedding, but for those of you that are torn between tradition and contemporary, you may want to consider an East meets West approach. Rather than sticking with the traditional sheath silhouette opt for a modern A-line or mermaid cut while maintaining traditional cheongsam details like the mandarin collar or pankou knot buttons. This way you get the best of both worlds by adding a touch of chic modernity to a traditional garment.

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Two-Piece

For a wedding gown alternative for the more casual bride, the one that resonates with a no-fuss, dressed-down approach, you may want to consider bridal separates. This two-piece look works for a myriad of bridal aesthetics from modern to bohemian, and offers versatility and longevity for the less decisive bride. If you’re feeling confident opt for a crop top and high-waisted skirt combo for just the slightest peek-a-boo slither of skin - it’s young, fresh and incredibly dynamic.

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Suits

As much as we love a princess bride, pretty in a pink ball gown, we know that they’re not everyone’s cup of tea. If you’re the kind of bride that resonates with something modern, yet timeless, unconventional and cool, the bridal pantsuit is a strong contender to consider. Whether you opt for a structured look, something slinky, or ultra-modern, the bridal suit has a crisp, refined elegance to it that would suit any power bride.

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Short Dresses

This fun and flirty silhouette is for brides that want to champion femininity without the formality of a floor-length gown. The best of both worlds, it enables you to retain the design of some traditional white gowns with a shorter hemline allowing you to dance the night away in comfort and style. Whether you opt for a short ballerina silhouette, or a knee-length tea dress, this is a sweet, unconventional alternative that fits in seamlessly with alfresco themed weddings.