After 10 years of the strapless dress dominating the wedding scene, it may be that fashion is finally catching up to what many Catholic brides are looking for in a wedding dress—individuality, style and elegant modesty. Kate Middleton's long-sleeved wedding dress was the catalyst that showed the world how a bride can be both beautiful and modest.
Your wedding gown may be the single most important dress you wear. Choosing a wedding gown may seem like a daunting task for many brides-to-be. Deciding that you would like a wedding dress with sleeves can add an additional challenge. Here are some instructions for you to find a perfect one.
Begin by determining what type of sleeve you will want. Some options include long sleeves, 3/4-length sleeves, t-shirt length, cap length or off the shoulder.
Research wedding gown designers that have dresses with the types you are interested in.
Make appointments to view the sleeved wedding dresses on your list. You may have to make appointments at different wedding gown shops to find different dresses.
If you are unable to find a dress you love with sleeves consider having a strapless dress converted into a gown with sleeves. But be sure to inquire about the price and how long it will take for them to design and sew on the sleeves.
There are various reasons why you might want to go for wedding dresses with sleeves. Firstly, you may not think it wise to go for a strapless dress, if you have particularly large arms. Strapless dresses are sure a pretty thing, but they are best suited for proportionately built brides. Secondly, if you belong to a conservative church, you might be required to look like a demure bride. Thus, sleeved wedding dress can be your best bet. Lastly, you may be an older bride, who may not find it comfortable to expose your shoulders in front of your children among other guests. No matter what reason you have for opting wedding dresses with sleeves, they can definitely make you look beautiful and most importantly comfortable on your wedding day.
