Are you in love with the look a big, satin ballgown? Better make sure the season and weather are suited for heavy satin, or you’ll be overcome with heat and too exhausted to enjoy your big day. Different months mean different weather, so choosing your wedding dress according to season is a must. Here, we’ll explore which types of gowns suit each season.
● Spring (March, April, May)
Spring means blossoming love and awakening hope! It also means that temperatures are getting warmer, but nights and early mornings can still be cool. Spring can bring lots of rain as well, which depending on your venue, could get pretty chilly. You can still wear sleeves during spring, but you want to keep the fabric sheer or lightweight. Soft, billowing fabrics like tulle, organza, and lace are perfect of spring weddings. Spring is the time to lean into soft pastels, and not just for your bridal party. Light, pastel gowns in shades of soft pink, lavender, or blue work well in spring, or add some pastel touches to your veil or accessories.
● Summer (June, July, August)
If you decide to get hitched in summer, you may know this season is about warmth and energy, especially in the south. These months are known for long days, sunshine, and southern humidity. Outdoor weddings are still popular in the summer as the weather allows for beach weddings and garden parties. When finding the perfect wedding dress, you can choose linen or organza to keep you cool throughout the ceremony. A-line, sheath, and even short gowns are popular in summer. It’s the time for strapless, sleeveless, and even racier bodices as you’ll want to be uncovered and comfortable. If you really want to be cool, choose a dress with an overskirt for the ceremony that you can transform to a short, sassy (and comfortable) short dress to dance the night away in comfort.
● Autumn (September, October, November)
Fall weddings are the most popular with southern brides. Except for the occasional hurricane, the weather is more predictable, and while September is still really warm, the evenings are cooler and late fall is the perfect time for outdoor events. You can select a gown with heavier fabric or mounds of tulle with complex detailing. Ball gowns are not out of the question, and sleeves, either short or long can be part of your look. Autumn allows for more drama in your gown so you can be a stunning bride that people will remember.
● Winter (December, January, February )
Winter weddings are known for elegance, romance, and coziness. If you decide on a winter event, you can choose fabrics of satin or even velvet or brocade, and accents of fur or lots of sparkling, embelished details. Ballgowns, mermaids, or structured, architectural gowns with long sleeves, high necklines, and boning give winter brides options for high drama and overdone romance. Icy blues or pops of rich burgundy can be added to your ensemble for added drama.
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