{"id":138704,"date":"2016-12-18T06:37:27","date_gmt":"2016-12-18T06:37:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/m5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/?p=138704"},"modified":"2018-12-28T11:03:48","modified_gmt":"2018-12-28T11:03:48","slug":"ad-dress-ing-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/ad-dress-ing-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Ad-dress-ing the alternatives"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fed up with the white ballgown style gown? We\u2019ve got some ideas for you if you\u2019re looking for something a little more\u2026 alternative\u2026<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Go colourful<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are some designers using colour in really creative ways to make gorgeous gowns. Chrissy Wai Ching creates beautiful bespoke gowns, combining an Asian flair together with contemporary textile design to create unique art with her pieces.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_136753\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/chrissy-wai-ching-1-801x1201-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ad-dress-ing the alternatives\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-145075\" src=\"http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/chrissy-wai-ching-1-801x1201-3.jpg\" alt=\"unique wedding venues uk\" width=\"801\" height=\"1201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/chrissy-wai-ching-1-801x1201-3.jpg 801w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/chrissy-wai-ching-1-801x1201-3-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/chrissy-wai-ching-1-801x1201-3-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/chrissy-wai-ching-1-801x1201-3-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/chrissy-wai-ching-1-801x1201-3-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/chrissy-wai-ching-1-801x1201-3-754x1132.jpg 754w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/chrissy-wai-ching-1-801x1201-3-696x1044.jpg 696w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/chrissy-wai-ching-1-801x1201-3-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/chrissy-wai-ching-1-801x1201-3-560x840.jpg 560w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/chrissy-wai-ching-1-801x1201-3-233x350.jpg 233w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Ad-dress-ing the alternatives\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-145075\" src=\"http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/chrissy-wai-ching-1-801x1201-3.jpg\" alt=\"unique wedding venues uk\" width=\"801\" height=\"1201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/chrissy-wai-ching-1-801x1201-3.jpg 801w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/chrissy-wai-ching-1-801x1201-3-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/chrissy-wai-ching-1-801x1201-3-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/chrissy-wai-ching-1-801x1201-3-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/chrissy-wai-ching-1-801x1201-3-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/chrissy-wai-ching-1-801x1201-3-754x1132.jpg 754w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/chrissy-wai-ching-1-801x1201-3-696x1044.jpg 696w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/chrissy-wai-ching-1-801x1201-3-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/chrissy-wai-ching-1-801x1201-3-560x840.jpg 560w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/chrissy-wai-ching-1-801x1201-3-233x350.jpg 233w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Or maybe you\u2019re tempted by a dip dye \u2013 combining traditional white with a burst of rich colour.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_136760\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_136762\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_145080\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-145080\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/flyawaybride-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ad-dress-ing the alternatives\" class=\"size-full wp-image-145080\" src=\"http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/flyawaybride-2.jpg\" alt=\"You can dip dye many different styles to personalise your dress\" width=\"750\" height=\"705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/flyawaybride-2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/flyawaybride-2-500x470.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/flyawaybride-2-150x141.jpg 150w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/flyawaybride-2-532x500.jpg 532w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/flyawaybride-2-696x654.jpg 696w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/flyawaybride-2-447x420.jpg 447w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/flyawaybride-2-350x329.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-145080\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Ad-dress-ing the alternatives\" class=\"size-full wp-image-145080\" src=\"http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/flyawaybride-2.jpg\" alt=\"You can dip dye many different styles to personalise your dress\" width=\"750\" height=\"705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/flyawaybride-2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/flyawaybride-2-500x470.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/flyawaybride-2-150x141.jpg 150w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/flyawaybride-2-532x500.jpg 532w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/flyawaybride-2-696x654.jpg 696w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/flyawaybride-2-447x420.jpg 447w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/flyawaybride-2-350x329.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> You can dip dye many different styles to personalise your dress<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Show a little front. Or back.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sheer fabrics are so en vogue right now. Done well they can look really sophisticated. Don\u2019t be afraid to be a little daring. All eyes will definitely be on you.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_136766\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_136766\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-136766\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyloaded wp-image-136766 size-full\" title=\"Image: Pnina Tornai\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pnina-tornai-sheer-wedding-dresses-2015-illusion.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pnina-tornai-sheer-wedding-dresses-2015-illusion.jpg 800w, http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pnina-tornai-sheer-wedding-dresses-2015-illusion-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pnina-tornai-sheer-wedding-dresses-2015-illusion-450x450.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pnina-tornai-sheer-wedding-dresses-2015-illusion-768x768.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pnina-tornai-sheer-wedding-dresses-2015-illusion-246x246.jpg 246w, http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pnina-tornai-sheer-wedding-dresses-2015-illusion-545x545.jpg 545w, http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pnina-tornai-sheer-wedding-dresses-2015-illusion-672x672.jpg 672w\" alt=\"pnina-tornai-sheer-wedding-dresses-2015-illusion\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pnina-tornai-sheer-wedding-dresses-2015-illusion.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pnina-tornai-sheer-wedding-dresses-2015-illusion.jpg 800w, http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pnina-tornai-sheer-wedding-dresses-2015-illusion-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pnina-tornai-sheer-wedding-dresses-2015-illusion-450x450.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pnina-tornai-sheer-wedding-dresses-2015-illusion-768x768.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pnina-tornai-sheer-wedding-dresses-2015-illusion-246x246.jpg 246w, http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pnina-tornai-sheer-wedding-dresses-2015-illusion-545x545.jpg 545w, http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pnina-tornai-sheer-wedding-dresses-2015-illusion-672x672.jpg 672w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-essbisindex=\"12\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-136766\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: Pnina Tornai &#8211; pnina-tornai-sheer-wedding-dresses-2015-illusion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Try a dropped back and add some intricate detail.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_145074\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-145074\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/beryl-couture-store-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ad-dress-ing the alternatives\" class=\"size-full wp-image-145074\" src=\"http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/beryl-couture-store-2.jpg\" alt=\"Stunning lace work - Image: Beryl Couture Store\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/beryl-couture-store-2.jpg 700w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/beryl-couture-store-2-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/beryl-couture-store-2-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/beryl-couture-store-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/beryl-couture-store-2-696x1044.jpg 696w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/beryl-couture-store-2-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/beryl-couture-store-2-560x840.jpg 560w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/beryl-couture-store-2-233x350.jpg 233w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-145074\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Ad-dress-ing the alternatives\" class=\"size-full wp-image-145074\" src=\"http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/beryl-couture-store-2.jpg\" alt=\"Stunning lace work - Image: Beryl Couture Store\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/beryl-couture-store-2.jpg 700w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/beryl-couture-store-2-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/beryl-couture-store-2-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/beryl-couture-store-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/beryl-couture-store-2-696x1044.jpg 696w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/beryl-couture-store-2-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/beryl-couture-store-2-560x840.jpg 560w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/beryl-couture-store-2-233x350.jpg 233w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Stunning lace work &#8211; Image: Beryl Couture Store<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_136755\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Or a deep V for wow factor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_136758\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_136758\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-136758\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyloaded wp-image-136758 size-full\" title=\"Try a chunkier lace and plain skirt for a deep V gown\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/deep-v.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/deep-v.jpg 800w, http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/deep-v-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/deep-v-450x450.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/deep-v-768x768.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/deep-v-246x246.jpg 246w, http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/deep-v-545x545.jpg 545w, http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/deep-v-672x672.jpg 672w\" alt=\"deep-v\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/deep-v.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/deep-v.jpg 800w, http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/deep-v-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/deep-v-450x450.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/deep-v-768x768.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/deep-v-246x246.jpg 246w, http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/deep-v-545x545.jpg 545w, http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/deep-v-672x672.jpg 672w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-essbisindex=\"2\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-136758\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Try a chunkier lace and plain skirt for a deep V gown<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Play with the hemline<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A traditional long skirt is fine, but why not play with the height of your hemline? Team it with a little surprise shoe, or a luxurious Louboutin \u2013 really show off those toes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fancy a high-low hem? Try this cute number.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_136756\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_136756\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-136756\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/country-western-high-low-wedding-dresses.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyloaded wp-image-136756 size-full\" title=\"Classic from the back, something a little different from the front\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/country-western-high-low-wedding-dresses.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/country-western-high-low-wedding-dresses.jpg 800w, http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/country-western-high-low-wedding-dresses-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/country-western-high-low-wedding-dresses-450x450.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/country-western-high-low-wedding-dresses-768x768.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/country-western-high-low-wedding-dresses-246x246.jpg 246w, http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/country-western-high-low-wedding-dresses-545x545.jpg 545w, http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/country-western-high-low-wedding-dresses-672x672.jpg 672w\" alt=\"country-western-high-low-wedding-dresses\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/country-western-high-low-wedding-dresses.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/country-western-high-low-wedding-dresses.jpg 800w, http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/country-western-high-low-wedding-dresses-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/country-western-high-low-wedding-dresses-450x450.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/country-western-high-low-wedding-dresses-768x768.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/country-western-high-low-wedding-dresses-246x246.jpg 246w, http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/country-western-high-low-wedding-dresses-545x545.jpg 545w, http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/country-western-high-low-wedding-dresses-672x672.jpg 672w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-essbisindex=\"3\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-136756\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Classic from the back, something a little different from the front<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">A handkerchief hem adds movement and texture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_136761\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"text-align: justify; width: 718px;\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/handkerchief-hemline-e1481984725622-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ad-dress-ing the alternatives\" class=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/handkerchief-hemline-e1481984725622-2.jpg\" alt=\"Create gorgeous texture with a handkerchief hem\" width=\"718\" height=\"957\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Ad-dress-ing the alternatives\" class=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/handkerchief-hemline-e1481984725622-2.jpg\" alt=\"Create gorgeous texture with a handkerchief hem\" width=\"718\" height=\"957\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">And we simply adore this ballerina-esque short dress.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_136763\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/justin-alexander-943x1201-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyloaded aligncenter wp-image-145083 size-full\" title=\"Image: Justin Alexander\" src=\"http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/justin-alexander-943x1201-2.jpg\" alt=\"best uk wedding venues\" width=\"943\" height=\"1201\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/justin-alexander-353x450.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/justin-alexander-353x450.jpg 353w, http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/justin-alexander-768x978.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/justin-alexander-943x1201.jpg 943w, http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/justin-alexander-672x856.jpg 672w, http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/justin-alexander.jpg 1000w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-essbisindex=\"5\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/justin-alexander-943x1201-2.jpg 943w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/justin-alexander-943x1201-2-500x637.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/justin-alexander-943x1201-2-118x150.jpg 118w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/justin-alexander-943x1201-2-393x500.jpg 393w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/justin-alexander-943x1201-2-768x978.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/justin-alexander-943x1201-2-754x960.jpg 754w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/justin-alexander-943x1201-2-696x886.jpg 696w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/justin-alexander-943x1201-2-330x420.jpg 330w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/justin-alexander-943x1201-2-660x840.jpg 660w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/justin-alexander-943x1201-2-275x350.jpg 275w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Forget the dress<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Gone are the days of a traditional dress being the norm. Trousers are a completely acceptable option and can make a stunning bridal outfit.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ever considered a jumpsuit?<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_136765\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/photo-by-Pascal-Le-Segretain-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyloaded aligncenter wp-image-145085 size-full\" title=\"Something a bit different. Photo: Pascal Le Segretain\" src=\"http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/photo-by-Pascal-Le-Segretain-2.jpg\" alt=\"world's best wedding photographers\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/photo-by-Pascal-Le-Segretain-300x450.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/photo-by-Pascal-Le-Segretain-300x450.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/photo-by-Pascal-Le-Segretain.jpg 640w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-essbisindex=\"6\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/photo-by-Pascal-Le-Segretain-2.jpg 640w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/photo-by-Pascal-Le-Segretain-2-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/photo-by-Pascal-Le-Segretain-2-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/photo-by-Pascal-Le-Segretain-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/photo-by-Pascal-Le-Segretain-2-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/photo-by-Pascal-Le-Segretain-2-560x840.jpg 560w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/photo-by-Pascal-Le-Segretain-2-233x350.jpg 233w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Or how about a twist on a traditional suit?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_136757\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_145078\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-145078\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/d3e0883554cf6e75489c9ba32cb3f7d4-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ad-dress-ing the alternatives\" class=\"size-full wp-image-145078\" src=\"http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/d3e0883554cf6e75489c9ba32cb3f7d4-2.jpg\" alt=\"A beautifully detailed suit can look stunning\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/d3e0883554cf6e75489c9ba32cb3f7d4-2.jpg 960w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/d3e0883554cf6e75489c9ba32cb3f7d4-2-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/d3e0883554cf6e75489c9ba32cb3f7d4-2-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/d3e0883554cf6e75489c9ba32cb3f7d4-2-667x500.jpg 667w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/d3e0883554cf6e75489c9ba32cb3f7d4-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/d3e0883554cf6e75489c9ba32cb3f7d4-2-754x566.jpg 754w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/d3e0883554cf6e75489c9ba32cb3f7d4-2-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/d3e0883554cf6e75489c9ba32cb3f7d4-2-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/d3e0883554cf6e75489c9ba32cb3f7d4-2-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/d3e0883554cf6e75489c9ba32cb3f7d4-2-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/d3e0883554cf6e75489c9ba32cb3f7d4-2-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/d3e0883554cf6e75489c9ba32cb3f7d4-2-350x263.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-145078\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Ad-dress-ing the alternatives\" class=\"size-full wp-image-145078\" src=\"http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/d3e0883554cf6e75489c9ba32cb3f7d4-2.jpg\" alt=\"A beautifully detailed suit can look stunning\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/d3e0883554cf6e75489c9ba32cb3f7d4-2.jpg 960w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/d3e0883554cf6e75489c9ba32cb3f7d4-2-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/d3e0883554cf6e75489c9ba32cb3f7d4-2-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/d3e0883554cf6e75489c9ba32cb3f7d4-2-667x500.jpg 667w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/d3e0883554cf6e75489c9ba32cb3f7d4-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/d3e0883554cf6e75489c9ba32cb3f7d4-2-754x566.jpg 754w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/d3e0883554cf6e75489c9ba32cb3f7d4-2-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/d3e0883554cf6e75489c9ba32cb3f7d4-2-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/d3e0883554cf6e75489c9ba32cb3f7d4-2-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/d3e0883554cf6e75489c9ba32cb3f7d4-2-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/d3e0883554cf6e75489c9ba32cb3f7d4-2-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/d3e0883554cf6e75489c9ba32cb3f7d4-2-350x263.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> A beautifully detailed suit can look stunning<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Or both trousers and a skirt?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_136764\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_145084\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-145084\" style=\"width: 736px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/krikor-jabotians-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ad-dress-ing the alternatives\" class=\"size-full wp-image-145084\" src=\"http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/krikor-jabotians-2.jpg\" alt=\"The best of both worlds. Photo: Krikor Jabotians\" width=\"736\" height=\"1104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/krikor-jabotians-2.jpg 736w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/krikor-jabotians-2-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/krikor-jabotians-2-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/krikor-jabotians-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/krikor-jabotians-2-696x1044.jpg 696w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/krikor-jabotians-2-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/krikor-jabotians-2-560x840.jpg 560w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/krikor-jabotians-2-233x350.jpg 233w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-145084\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Ad-dress-ing the alternatives\" class=\"size-full wp-image-145084\" src=\"http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/krikor-jabotians-2.jpg\" alt=\"The best of both worlds. Photo: Krikor Jabotians\" width=\"736\" height=\"1104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/krikor-jabotians-2.jpg 736w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/krikor-jabotians-2-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/krikor-jabotians-2-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/krikor-jabotians-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/krikor-jabotians-2-696x1044.jpg 696w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/krikor-jabotians-2-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/krikor-jabotians-2-560x840.jpg 560w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/krikor-jabotians-2-233x350.jpg 233w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> The best of both worlds. Photo: Krikor Jabotians<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Pick a theme<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you\u2019re choosing a theme for your wedding, it\u2019s a really good idea to make sure your dress fits as well. This will ensure a seamless story running throughout for your day.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There\u2019s something so pretty about a bohemian style bridal gown. We love the little details and relaxed embellishment.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_136767\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_145073\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-145073\" style=\"width: 736px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/402cbaac7a5a4311dad03f80ee3f3a9e-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ad-dress-ing the alternatives\" class=\"size-full wp-image-145073\" src=\"http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/402cbaac7a5a4311dad03f80ee3f3a9e-2.jpg\" alt=\"Charming bohemian bride\" width=\"736\" height=\"1105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/402cbaac7a5a4311dad03f80ee3f3a9e-2.jpg 736w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/402cbaac7a5a4311dad03f80ee3f3a9e-2-500x751.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/402cbaac7a5a4311dad03f80ee3f3a9e-2-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/402cbaac7a5a4311dad03f80ee3f3a9e-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/402cbaac7a5a4311dad03f80ee3f3a9e-2-696x1045.jpg 696w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/402cbaac7a5a4311dad03f80ee3f3a9e-2-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/402cbaac7a5a4311dad03f80ee3f3a9e-2-559x840.jpg 559w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/402cbaac7a5a4311dad03f80ee3f3a9e-2-233x350.jpg 233w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-145073\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Ad-dress-ing the alternatives\" class=\"size-full wp-image-145073\" src=\"http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/402cbaac7a5a4311dad03f80ee3f3a9e-2.jpg\" alt=\"Charming bohemian bride\" width=\"736\" height=\"1105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/402cbaac7a5a4311dad03f80ee3f3a9e-2.jpg 736w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/402cbaac7a5a4311dad03f80ee3f3a9e-2-500x751.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/402cbaac7a5a4311dad03f80ee3f3a9e-2-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/402cbaac7a5a4311dad03f80ee3f3a9e-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/402cbaac7a5a4311dad03f80ee3f3a9e-2-696x1045.jpg 696w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/402cbaac7a5a4311dad03f80ee3f3a9e-2-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/402cbaac7a5a4311dad03f80ee3f3a9e-2-559x840.jpg 559w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/402cbaac7a5a4311dad03f80ee3f3a9e-2-233x350.jpg 233w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Charming bohemian bride<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Always dreamed of being a Disney princess? You\u2019ll be needing a Cinderella gown then! Layers of soft tulle and a sparkling bodice, this one\u2019s perfect for the princess in you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_136769\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_145072\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-145072\" style=\"width: 1038px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/205_Slider-Size-1038x540-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ad-dress-ing the alternatives\" class=\"size-full wp-image-145072\" src=\"http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/205_Slider-Size-1038x540-2.jpg\" alt=\"When you wish upon a star\u2026\" width=\"1038\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/205_Slider-Size-1038x540-2.jpg 1038w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/205_Slider-Size-1038x540-2-500x260.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/205_Slider-Size-1038x540-2-150x78.jpg 150w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/205_Slider-Size-1038x540-2-750x390.jpg 750w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/205_Slider-Size-1038x540-2-768x400.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/205_Slider-Size-1038x540-2-754x392.jpg 754w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/205_Slider-Size-1038x540-2-696x362.jpg 696w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/205_Slider-Size-1038x540-2-807x420.jpg 807w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/205_Slider-Size-1038x540-2-350x182.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1038px) 100vw, 1038px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-145072\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Ad-dress-ing the alternatives\" class=\"size-full wp-image-145072\" src=\"http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/205_Slider-Size-1038x540-2.jpg\" alt=\"When you wish upon a star\u2026\" width=\"1038\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/205_Slider-Size-1038x540-2.jpg 1038w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/205_Slider-Size-1038x540-2-500x260.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/205_Slider-Size-1038x540-2-150x78.jpg 150w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/205_Slider-Size-1038x540-2-750x390.jpg 750w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/205_Slider-Size-1038x540-2-768x400.jpg 768w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/205_Slider-Size-1038x540-2-754x392.jpg 754w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/205_Slider-Size-1038x540-2-696x362.jpg 696w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/205_Slider-Size-1038x540-2-807x420.jpg 807w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/205_Slider-Size-1038x540-2-350x182.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1038px) 100vw, 1038px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> When you wish upon a star\u2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">And if you\u2019ve chosen an ethereal, heavenly theme with fluffy white d\u00e9cor and feathers, this cloud-like creation will be an ideal choice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_136754\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_145076\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-145076\" style=\"width: 745px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/cloud-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ad-dress-ing the alternatives\" class=\"size-full wp-image-145076\" src=\"http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/cloud-2.jpg\" alt=\"Ethereal beauty\" width=\"745\" height=\"745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/cloud-2.jpg 745w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/cloud-2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/cloud-2-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/cloud-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/cloud-2-696x696.jpg 696w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/cloud-2-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/cloud-2-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/cloud-2-51x51.jpg 51w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-145076\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Ad-dress-ing the alternatives\" class=\"size-full wp-image-145076\" src=\"http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/cloud-2.jpg\" alt=\"Ethereal beauty\" width=\"745\" height=\"745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/cloud-2.jpg 745w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/cloud-2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/cloud-2-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/cloud-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/cloud-2-696x696.jpg 696w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/cloud-2-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/cloud-2-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/cloud-2-51x51.jpg 51w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Ethereal beauty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">If, however, you\u2019re after something a bit more traditional, take a look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/listing\/luxury-wedding-dresses\">Luxury Wedding Dresses UK<\/a> over on the directory. And keep an eye out for our review of Galia Lahav\u2019s latest collection later on in the month.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fed up with the white ballgown style gown? We\u2019ve got some ideas for you if you\u2019re looking for something a little more\u2026 alternative\u2026 Go colourful There are some designers using colour in really creative ways to make gorgeous gowns. Chrissy Wai Ching creates beautiful bespoke gowns, combining an Asian flair together with contemporary textile design to create unique art with her pieces. Or maybe you\u2019re tempted by a dip dye \u2013 combining traditional white with a burst of rich colour. 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