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Bride in an ivory long-sleeve wedding gown beside a decorated Christmas tree in a candlelit historic hall

Bridal Dresses · 6 min read

Christmas Wedding Dresses: Velvet, Long Sleeves & Winter-Ready Gowns

Christmas wedding dresses lean on rich fabrics, long sleeves and elegant cover-ups that keep you warm without hiding the gown. Here are the fabrics and silhouettes that suit December, the best sleeve and cape options, how to stay warm for outdoor photos, what a winter gown typically costs and the mistakes to skip.

Bride in an ivory satin wedding gown with an oversized bow at the back in an elegant chateau hallway

Bridal Dresses · 4 min read

Wedding Dresses With Bows: The Chic Bridal Trend to Know

Bows have become one of the most romantic bridal details, from oversized satin bows at the back of the waist to delicate shoulder ties and bow-detail veils. Here are the bow styles to know, how to make them look modern, what they typically cost and how to add a bow to a gown you already own.

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