Love certainly warms lovers in winter. But don’t be too careless, relying only on the fact that the bright emotions and bustle of the wedding day will save you from hypothermia.
It is a criminal misconception to think that warm clothes are necessarily uncomfortable, bulky and ugly. The right outerwear can make your wedding look even more interesting and special. In addition, it will protect from frost and wind during a walk and photo shoot. You shouldn’t deny yourself this pleasure for fear of freezing, because winter wedding photos are especially beautiful!
If you don’t want to spend your honeymoon in bed, and in an embrace not with your beloved husband, but with a thermometer and pills, then carefully consider how you will warm yourself on your wedding day. And our warming selection of ideas will help you with this.
Sweater, cardigan
Oversized soft sweaters, knitted cardigans and knitted sweatshirts are in fashion now more than ever! Take advantage of this and incorporate these everyday wardrobe items into your wedding look. Large knits, braid patterns, angora and merino are especially popular. To create the right proportions, accentuate your waist with a belt. And the most stylish brides can even replace the belt with a waist bag - incredibly fashionable and practical, because you can put all the necessary little things there, which will always be at your fingertips.
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As for colors, white, shades of beige, powder and other nude colors are in fashion. This palette looks very gentle, but a bride whose image contains exclusively pastel colors may get lost against the backdrop of snow-white winter landscapes. Don’t be afraid to add brightness to your look with the help of contrasting shades: scarlet, green, mustard, gold, burgundy, rich blue or purple will complement a restrained and light look.
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Gray-blue shades of the dress
A crisp white dress is not the best solution for winter photography: your silhouette will blend in with the snow, and it will look unaesthetic in the photo. The best solution would be a colored wedding dress. Pay attention to gray and dusty blue tones, which are more popular than ever this season.
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Fur coats, vests, capes made of natural and artificial fur
Natural fur is gradually fading into the background, although it is foolish to deny that this is the warmest option for winter insulation. However, if you prefer not to wear animal fur, then replace it with eco-friendly materials. They can also provide good warmth in cold weather. Nowadays there is a huge selection of artificial fur coats and vests, while the texture and color of such fur can be completely different, which makes it possible to experiment with the image of the bride, moving away from traditional to more modern and fashionable.
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Shirt
A shirt on its own is unlikely to keep you warm in sub-zero temperatures, but as an extra layer of clothing it will help keep you warm. Especially if your shirt is made of a pleasant and soft material, such as corduroy, fleece or viscose. Stylists suggest tying the ends of the shirt with a knot at the waist to visually emphasize it. A shirt in a bright color or with an interesting print can be the detail that will unite your image with the groom’s image, as well as enliven the photo shoot.
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Tips for brides
If the bride knows that she will feel awkward in the registry office in insulated winter boots, then she needs to prepare two pairs of shoes. The girl, as expected, will go to the ceremony in a beautiful dress, perhaps even open, and shoes, and for the photo shoot she will wear something warm: cute felt boots or elegant boots.
Of course, on top of the dress you will need to throw a jacket or bolero, as well as a fur coat. Then, at the wedding banquet, the young lady can again appear before the guests in a “summer” look.
An experienced makeup artist knows that during a long winter photo shoot, the bride’s nose may turn red from the cold, which, of course, will be noticeable in the photo. To avoid an incident, you need to pay especially careful attention to this area during makeup: disguise the areas with concealer or a thick foundation.
During a wedding photo shoot in a winter forest or park, the newlyweds may freeze. You need to take care in advance to take hot tea in a thermos with you for a walk. In addition, you will get great photos if you use cups of tea and a thermos as attributes.
The “winter” bride’s bouquet should also be special. To highlight the light shade of the dress, it is recommended to choose bright flowers. In addition, the bouquet can be decorated with pine cones, spruce branches or small Christmas tree decorations, especially if New Year's time is approaching.
Shawl, stole, cape with hood
To avoid freezing during a photo shoot, a great solution would be to wrap yourself in a warm shawl or stole. A down shawl or traditional Russian-style patterns decorating this detail of your look will create a special a. A shawl, scarf or stole can be used as an independent element of your wardrobe, or you can tie it over a cardigan, jacket, or fur coat as an addition. They will also perfectly protect your hair from wind and snow if you throw a shawl or stole over your head like a hood.
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Styles of winter wedding dresses
Winter wedding dress
Modern brides are not afraid of snow and the risk of getting their hem wet in it, so the styles in demand for winter ceremonies are almost the same as for summer ones. The only difference is that they are more insulated versions of their summer counterparts:
- The most popular style is “princess” with a fluffy hem that reaches the floor. It's not very comfortable to move around in a ball gown, but it looks really luxurious. In addition, you can at least wear woolen underpants under it - a long multi-layered skirt hides everything.
- A-shaped silhouette - such dresses differ from the previous ones with a less fluffy, but also flared hem. This style is often accompanied by drapery, so the skirt is also warm.
- A straight dress is a sophisticated and elegant option that favorably frames the bride’s figure. A straight dress is easier to sew than a ball gown; it does not have a multi-layered hem. Therefore, winter models of this style are usually sewn from thick fabrics.
- Empire style - light dresses in the Greek style do not quite harmoniously fit into the atmosphere of the harsh Russian winter. But this style hides figure flaws better than all others, so it has become a favorite among overweight and pregnant brides.
Even the warmest dresses made of corduroy and velvet will not protect you from the street frost, so it is important to think about outerwear for your wedding look. The best options for the fall-winter season: a fur coat made of natural or faux fur , a cashmere coat, a thick shawl, a down scarf, a long cape with a hood.
A selection of wedding dresses for the winter with long sleeves in the video:
Coat, cape
A coat is a universal outerwear that will suit any wedding look. Its undoubted advantage is that the coat can be used for winter, and therefore very warm. Capes came into fashion relatively recently, but this style will be in trend this winter and next spring. Therefore, we advise all fashionistas whose wedding is planned for the cold season to get a cape on the eve of the wedding. Afterwards you will wear it in everyday life and remain at the peak of style for at least another year!
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Features of the cut of winter dresses
Options for a winter wedding dress
The cold season places special demands on the cut of wedding dresses. Dresses with a long train, for example, are used extremely rarely for winter ceremonies. After walking down the street, the “tail” will not only get dirty, but also get wet and become very heavy. There is no need to deprive yourself of the pleasure of a photo shoot in a chic queen look; you can choose an outfit with a removable train.
“Princess” - the favorite style of many brides will also create a lot of discomfort on the wedding day. A long hem will touch the snow and, again, collect moisture. Perhaps that is why a short dress for a winter wedding in 2021 has become the most relevant option; in this category, the range of fashionable wedding dresses is the most extensive.
We are not talking about mini length, but about models with knee length and mid-calf length. Such dresses are much more comfortable, and if it’s icy outside, they’re also safer.
Having bought a short-length dress, you need to pay special attention to the choice of shoes and tights - everything should be impeccable
Seasonal features of the cut include high collars. This element is often found in modern wedding fashion, as it serves as a harmonious addition to the “snowy” look.
Winter models differ from summer ones in the presence of sleeves. Their main function is to protect your hands from the cold, but this element also serves as an additional decoration for the outfit. Closed dresses with lace trim look special: modest, sophisticated and elegant.
There are also plenty of bare-shoulder models in winter wedding fashion. These dresses have a warm, layered hem, and the open top can be complemented with a cape or short fur coat if it gets cold.
Leather Jacket
This wardrobe item is more associated with autumn, but don't forget that leather jackets can also be insulated. And even if not, then a jacket thrown over your shoulders during a photo shoot on the street is in any case better than nothing. The combination of airy, delicate and feminine wedding dresses with rough boots and leather biker jackets no longer scares anyone. On the contrary, such a contrasting mix has become almost a classic for non-standard weddings in a modern style.
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A leather jacket doesn't have to be black. Light models look completely “wedding-like,” while bright ones will add color to the bride’s image. A special chic is personalized embroidery, which will make your jacket something more than just an element of appearance. Unique words and designs will transform it into a symbol of your new married life and a memento that can be treasured and passed on to future generations.
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Textile
Wedding dresses are rarely made from wool or other equally warm materials. Thick fabric is difficult to process, so it’s not easy to sew an outfit with an exquisite style from it.
But this does not mean that warm wedding dresses are not on sale. It’s just that ordinary fabric, assembled in several layers, is used to make them. Most often, winter outfits are made from tulle, satin and organza . A multilayer hem made of such materials protects well from the cold, and you can also wear beautiful fishnet tights under the skirt.
Photo of a winter wedding dress with sleeves
The warmest options in wedding fashion are velvet and corduroy. Dresses from these materials are sewn for wedding ceremonies scheduled for the very peak of winter frosts. They protect well from the cold and go harmoniously with fur outerwear. By complementing a velvet dress with a fluffy fur coat or a cape over her shoulders, the bride does not have to worry about the weather outside.
But when choosing an outfit, you need to take into account temperature differences between the street and the room.
Having been overly insulated, the hero of the occasion risks overheating while dancing in the banquet hall or even during the ceremony itself in the registry office
To avoid such troubles, it is advisable to give preference to a multi-layer one along with removable elements. In this case, they can be taken off while dancing and put on again when going out.
Sheepskin coat
Sheepskin coats are back in fashion! The most trendy ones are cut like leather biker jackets - a style for all times. It is unlikely that it will go out of fashion in the coming years, and if it fades into the background, it will make a spectacular comeback after a while. Elongated sheepskin coats, resembling a coat in silhouette, go well with dresses without full skirts.
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