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When your wedding is in the winter, you have to take special care to select a wedding gown that will compliment you and keep you seasonally comfortable. Some things to consider before making your purchase include the style of neckline, the dress length, what material the dress is made of, and whether or not a shrug would be appropriate to wear over the dress. Here are some tips to show you how to pick wedding attire for a winter wedding

Neckline

You have to be careful in your choice of neckline because you don’t want to be chilly and catch a cold right before your honeymoon. Shop around for some designs that have more covering up top. There is the option of a V-neck for your dress, this style offers an elegant yet covered up option. If you want to be more covered up, you can go for an illusion-neckline. These dresses are made strapless, but then have a sheer or lacy material that covers the top of your chest, neck, and sometimes arms. Having a square neckline allows you to have a small sleeve on your dress to keep your shoulders covered.

Length

Unless you live in a region where the temperature is warm during the winter, stay away from short dresses. A full length dress and even one with an exaggerated train is ideal. If you will be walking outside at any point before your ceremony then you would need to consider getting a bustle for your train so that if there is ice or show outside, you don’t ruin your dress.

Material

This is especially important to know what your dress is made of and what it is lined with. You don’t want a dress that is too thin and will leave you shivering at the altar. That would be a whole new take on having cold feet. You should be fine once you layer up all the foundation garments that are required under your dress.

To Shrug or Not to Shrug

If you decide to go with an off the shoulder neckline or a dress that is less than warm, consider a sheik faux fur shrug to wear over your dress after the ceremony. You may even find one that is suitable to wear during the ceremony, especially if you are having your wedding in a drafty location.

Happy dress-hunting! Remember these tips and you will know the best options for picking wedding attire for a winter wedding. Come back to Winter Wedding Planner to learn how to select bridesmaid dresses for winter wedding.

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Source by Wendy Rothchild