What color should a wedding dress be? Most will answer white or ivory. That’s what most of us have always known and expect at weddings. While today some brides are bucking the trend and wearing different colors – even red wedding dresses – most still do don a white or ivory wedding dress. White and ivory do look elegant and make the bride glow, so why not stick with tradition. There must a reason why so many choose these colors. But will it be ivory or white for you? Here are some things to think about in making your choice.

While your first preference may be for a white wedding dress you have to consider your skin tone and find out if white looks best on you. White simple doesn’t work for everyone. Dark and light skins tones, yes. Gold tone tan, yes. Even if white is your color, there are different shades of white and some will look better on you than others. In addition to yours and your mother’s opinion, ask others who are experts on wedding dress colors. That would be the people at the place where you are looking for your wedding dress.

So what about ivory wedding dresses? The general rule is if you have creamy colored or olive toned skin, then yes, ivory will look good on you. Got dark skin, then ivory can work for you too. There’s nothing like trying on a dress and taking a look at yourself in the mirror to know for sure. Be sure to take along your mother and / or close friend whose opinion you trust to tell you what they think. An honest friend is very important! If your skin is very light, chances you and they will know that ivory is not the color for you.

If you are doing wedding dress shopping online, this all is a bit more difficult. You could ask the online wedding dress supplier to send you a piece of the dresses’ fabric. Take that with you and go to a local bridal dress shop and try on some dresses that are as close to the color of the fabric piece as you can find. Hopefully you can find something that is a perfect or near perfect match to the dress you are looking to buy online.

Shopping for the wedding dress is one of the most enjoyable thinks that the bride does. It is a very important decision and one that you are convinced makes you look great on your wedding day. So take your time and carefully choose the dress type and color. Don’t settle for anything but the very best look you can find.