Winter wedding dresses
Winter asks you to cover up. It never asks you to hide. Here, everything starts with your arms and your neckline: sleeves to the wrist, high collars, capes, a jacket. Some of these pieces come off later in the day. You decide how much to show, and when.
What makes a wedding dress right for winter?
Arms covered to the wrist, the way you like. Each of our winter wedding dresses does it differently: fixed or detachable sleeves, gloves, or a cover designed for that dress. Sleeves may be sheer, shoulders bare.
What can I wear over my wedding dress in winter?
A jacket, a bolero or a cape, each designed for one gown. Irulian has its own jacket with long sleeves. Greta's bolero adds a high collar and long sleeves worked in pearls. Michelle's has a lace collar and long feathered sleeves. Chanin's cape is sheer, with a hood. Aretuza's long lace cape covers the head and shoulders. Each comes off when the room warms up. See all bridal jackets and cover-ups.
What should I wear for a winter registry office wedding?
Something that works outdoors and in. From a cold street to a warm room, then out again for photographs. Choose a layer that comes off. The Lucienne blouse is sheer, with crystals at the collar. Sarabi's beaded gloves are detachable. Juniona's and Henriette's satin overskirts come off, train and all. See also civil wedding dresses.
Satin, lace or tulle for a winter wedding?
There is no single winter fabric. Choose the mood. Satin reflects the low winter light. Lace adds pattern at the sleeve and collar. Tulle with sheer sleeves feels lighter. Compare satin, lace and tulle wedding dresses.
Where can I try on winter wedding dresses in the UK?
26 of these winter gowns can be tried on in UK boutiques:
- Serendipity Brides, Northampton – 9 gowns
- The White Gallery, near Bolton and Manchester – 9 gowns
- Wedding Belles of Four Oaks, Birmingham – 9 gowns
- Charlotte Elizabeth Bridal, Derbyshire – 6 gowns
- The Dressing Room, Wigan – 5 gowns
- Hoops a Daisy, Huddersfield – 4 gowns
- Love Bridal, London – 4 gowns
- The Farnham Boutique, Farnham – 3 gowns
- Aimee Bridal Couture, Glasgow – 2 gowns
- White Lace and Butterflies, Buckinghamshire – 2 gowns
- All About Eve, Cardiff – 1 gown
- LUMI, Hertfordshire – 1 gown
Book a fitting and ask which sleeves or covers they have. DAMA gowns cost £1,500 to £3,900 at UK boutiques. Your boutique will confirm the price of your chosen gown. Your gown is then made for you in your size, from UK 6 to UK 28, in 8 to 16 weeks. See all 20 DAMA boutiques in the UK.