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Bridal Do's & Don'ts for Informal Wedding Gowns


Simple Bridal Dress Styles:
Do Try a Informal Sun Dress
Try a informal sun dress like this one from One Stop Plus




Do an Informal Dress with Color
Add color to your outfit like this one from Sydney Closet Store




Do a Casual Pant Suit
Try a casual suit pant like this one from One Stop Plus




Do a Shorter White Dress
Try a flirty, shorter white dresses like this one from Igigi Wedding



Do a Vintage Inspired Dress
Try a vintage inspired dress like this one from Igigi Wedding



Don’t be Afraid of White
Forget black, try a white dress or pattern like this one from Igigi Wedding



Don’t forget the shoes
Try a stylish, fashionable shoes look like these from Roamans.



Do Keep Dress Styles Modest
Keep dress styles modest like this one from Sydney Closet Store

Do’s of Informal Wedding Dresses


DO feel free to choose an informal or simple wedding gown if you’re planning a tropical wedding ceremony. Affordable sundresses in white or ivory for the bride often create a casual and elegant setting for a tropical wedding affair. Just be sure the dresses of your attendants or the outfits of the male attendants don’t outshine the bride! After all, you might melt in the Hawaiian sun if you plan to wear a formal bridal dress during your sand nuptials. Always think of your wedding ceremony destination when choosing your bridal attire. We recommend One Stop Plus for this item.


DO plan to change into inexpensive or more casual bride attire for your wedding reception. This is your chance to get more colorful, if you wish. If you prefer pants to dresses, choose a lovely full figured dress for the ceremony and change into one of your soft colored pants suits for the reception. Look for suit jackets which hit right at the hip bone, for the most slimming look. If the weather is warm, consider a sleeveless jacket or tunic suit, paired with sparkling flat sandals. While weddings ceremonies can be traditional, the reception is the time to relax and enjoy yourself! We recommend Sydney's closet for this item.


DO dare to go for a shorter informal wedding dress. Traditional wedding gowns often hit the floor, with trains which run for miles down the back of the dress. However, these gowns can be a work out to carry around during a ceremony and reception. If you want a more informal look to your big day, go with a shorter style of dress. Just be sure to keep the length between mid knee and mid calf for the most flattering look for large size brides!We recommend Igigi for this item.


DO consider buying a used dress, to save money. Vintage and antique dresses can often be found in large sizes at various wedding consignment stores across the country. Not only can you save money, but you can often find interesting dresses from many years ago which can add a charming appeal to your wedding attire. To save time, call ahead to various consignment stores and wedding outlets to ensure they carry your full figure size.We recommend Igigi for this item.

Don’ts of Informal Wedding Dresses


DON'T be afraid to wear white or ivory! No one says your wedding dress must be white or ivory. However, many plus size women rarely veer away from dark colors like black and navy. Use your wedding day as an opportunity to break out of your dark colored rut and try a lighter color dress. You’ll feel great and look like a glowing bride! We recommend Igigi for this item.


DON'T forget about your shoes! The easiest way to make an informal wedding dress look elegant and wedding-ready is by choosing the right accessories. Even if you want a more informal look, don’t skip out on beautiful jewelry, shoes and hair accessories. After all, you want to remind people you are the bride…not just another dressed up guest! If your dress is long and you want to stay cozy, choose white or ivory ballet flats for your big day. However, if you chose a shorter style, show them you’re sexy with hot heels. We recommend Roaman's for this item.


DON'T be overly daring with an informal wedding dress. Sure, it’s your big day but you want to keep it classy and not regret showing too much skin in years to come. To flatter your figure the most, it’s not all about showing skin. Instead, it’s about showing off your “good areas” and concealing your “bad areas”. Accentuate your waist and bust by wearing a casual dress with a ribbon around the bottom of your bust area. Or, show off your shapely calves by wearing a dress which falls just at the bottom of your knee. We recommend Sydney's closet for this item.

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