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Autumn/Fall Wedding Dress Ideas

If you're getting married in the autumn season, then you'll definitely need some fall wedding dress ideas. When choosing your dress, you'll need to take into consideration several factors including the climate in which you live and your personal style preferences. In climates where the fall season is rather cool, you can go with a heavier fabric gown than you might wear in the summertime.

Necklines: When it comes to necklines, you have quite a few choices. Jewel necked gowns are in the high-neck category and are rounded off at throat level. Then there's the bateau style neckline, which lies across the collarbone from shoulder to shoulder. Portrait style is an off-the-shoulder neckline that scoops softly from shoulder to shoulder. Also, there are V-necked styles, simple round-necked styles, square-necked styles, and what's known as the Queen Anne neckline. The type of neckline you ultimately go for should be what you feel most comfortable with and what flatters your body type the most. See Necklaces and Necklines for an idea of the different types of Necklines.

Length: Length also depends on your preference and the formality of your ceremony. The majority of brides do go with floor-length gowns, some of them with ornate trains. For a formal ceremony, especially in fall, it's perfectly fine and even preferable to wear a dress with a chapel-length train.

Style: The style of your gown is another factor that highly depends on your personal sense of style and the type of ceremony you're having. Some gowns are adorned with intricate beading, pearls, crystals and lace, while others are streamlined and simple. Maybe you want a poufy princess-style wedding dress, or maybe you're seeking something more sleek and elegant. Either choice is totally appropriate for a fall wedding.

Informal Wedding Dresses: Let's take a moment and talk about second weddings and less formal weddings. In these circumstances, you have a wider variety of choices when it comes to your wedding dress. If you decide to wear color, try a satin gown in a shade like blush or peach for a warm fall glow. Or, try ivory, periwinkle, or even a deep jewel tone such as eggplant or emerald.

The most important thing when choosing your fall wedding dress is to select something that makes you feel beautiful and confident. When trying on gowns, take along a few friends that you know will give you their honest opinion. Be sure to view yourself from every angle to make sure you like the look of the gown from the front, sides and back. And finally, always trust your intuition -- when you find the perfect gown, you'll know!