Vintage Wedding Gowns

Vintage wedding gowns seem to be making a comeback, as everything that is occurring these days seems to be taking on a retro feel to it. Vintage wedding gowns have become quite popular because of their beauty and elegance. Although you can find true vintage pieces from as early as the early 1900's, you can also find replicas of any of the wedding dresses you have seen in movies or items that are more traditional from those times.

Where To Find Them

Creme and gold ribbon wedding cake.

Many times people will be able to find a vintage wedding gown in places that they would never think to look for the dress of their dreams. This would be to go and look at thrift stores and second hand shops. Many times, you will be able to uncover a hidden treasure if you are willing to look and take the time to see what is available instead of not giving it a chance. Another option or place to see if you can find a vintage wedding dress is by looking either at online auctions or simply combing through the inventories of online stores and seeing what it is that they may be able to offer to you to fit your wants and needs. One last option is to actually look at a weeding shop and see if they have any vintage wedding wear in stock, this way you can actually have the wedding that you want in the dress you truly desire.

bride and groom at wedding.

Why Go Retro

Blue aqua wedding cake.

In essence wearing a vintage wedding dress is going retro. This is because you may have fallen in love with the fashions of another time and place. It creates a sense of devotion, or you may simply want to be married in a dress that was just like the one your grandmother wore on her wedding day. That is a way to show love and respect, for the people who influence your life. Vintage wedding gowns are an ideal choice for any style of wedding, from a formal event to a more laid back informal one. If you love these dresses, make them your own.

Bride laying on bed.
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