While some brides-to-be fantasized about wearing a white dress on their wedding day as young girls, many are ready to break away from the tradition, dating back to the 19-century.  This year, we are going to see a huge increase in the amount of brides wearing colored wedding dresses…and it’s a trend I love! This 2013 wedding fashion trend is already popping up among Hollywood brides like Jessica Biel and Reese Witherspoon, so naturally, tons of brides are following suit.

From subtle blush pink or off-white oatmeal to vibrant, dashing hues of red, bridal couture designers are creating gowns in every color of the rainbow for brides ready to buck tradition and say “I do” in style.



I am over the moon for this blush gown by JLM Couture designer Hayley Paige. In fact, she’s one of my all-time favorite designers, and with creations like this, I’m sure you can see why! This gown, “Lilac”, features layers of blush and violet tulle and a fashion-forward high-low hemline. Floral detailing and the natural waist make this demure gown perfectly sweet and sophisticated.


Another beautiful creation by Hayley Paige, the “Rosemary” gown features layers of soft blush organza. This subtly pink dress has a sweetheart neckline, rushed bodice, gorgeous floral detail and a chapel train. 


Another JLM Couture designer, the ever-famous Lazaro, designed this wonderful tulle ball gown. This dress, style LZ3108, features a pleated silk satin organza bodice and a full skirt in a soft sherbet color. The floral jewel encrusted band at the natural waist adds the perfect amount of glam to this classically pretty wedding dress.


You can’t go wrong with couture designer Monique Lhullier. This gown, “Dream,” is composed of blush-colored Chantilly lace, with a dropped-waist bodice and fit-and-flair skirt. All Southerner belles love lace, and this dress certainly doesn’t disappoint!


This Palm Springs design by Watters features two of my favorite things: ruffles and a big bow! The soft oatmeal colored tulle bodice flows into a full ruffled floral skirt, and the back features a bow detail. This gown is truly stunning from every view point!



When you think of couture bridal gowns, the first designer to come to mind is usually none other than Vera Wang, and she definitely stunned wedding professionals with the “Kassisa” gown from her Spring 2013 collection. This gown, from the Alexia’s fashion show event, is a strapless mermaid gown in daring red.


Vera Wang created this bold masterpiece — “Kylie” — for her Spring 2013 collection. This jaw-dropping wedding gown features asymmetrical tulle, a draped bodice and a beautifully-crafted floral appliqué skirt. 

Are you ready to break away from the traditional white or ivory gown and opt for something more modern, like blush or pink, or completely change tactics and stun your guests in a vibrant hue of red? We hope so, because this trend is gorgeous!