High Neck Wedding Dresses

If you are getting married during the winters then wear high neck wedding dresses to look like an angel. These dresses were more popular during the 1870s and were worn by brides and women of high class in wedding ceremonies, ball parties and evening parties. Complimented with lace trimmings, velvet ribbon borders and white/red satin roses, these wedding dresses transformed simple women to celestial women.

High neck wedding gowns are made of elegant silk fabric with brocade works, lace high necks and embroideries stitched into the dress. While proper silk lining underlined the entire of the gown, the neck portion was usually made of transparent silk material or netted fabric. There are white and red colored roses or rosebuds embroidered throughout the neckline to give a charming touch to the entire wedding dress.

Details of the high neck wedding dress

The bodice of the high neck dress has a silvery pin stripe with covered buttons with lace surrounding the neckline. The back is usually tight fitted and the sleeves are either half or full with rose laced cuffs. The below elbow sleeves have rows of tucks centered with scalloped lace that matches the front of the bodice. The skirts of the wedding dresses are made of cotton fabric with cotton hems on the underside of the gowns that protect the gown from wear and tear.

The high neck wedding dresses also include the veil or head covering. The headpiece is made of net and so the face of the bride remains partially covered. The veil is usually 125” long and creamy white with red roses fitted on the headpiece to make the bride look charming and beautiful.

Significance of color in high neck wedding dress

The high neck wedding dresses are available in pink, green, blue and red other than the typical off-white, cream or white color. While the red color signifies love and prosperity, green signifies fertility, blue signifies innocence and peace, and pink color symbolizes loyalty and devotion. The gray or mauve color promises wisdom, dedication and affection. White, which signifies purity and innocence is, however, the best color of high neck wedding gowns.

Essence of high neck wedding dress of men

Even men can wear high neck wedding dresses on their marriage. This wedding dress includes high neck collars that are frilled with lace and roses on the neck. However, this traditional shirt is always white, cream or off-white in color. Above the shirt the groom always wear a black coat to complete the effect. Along with the shirt and coat, traditional trousers or knee length bell bots were worn to complete the handsome yet traditional wedding look.

Wear high neck wedding dresses on your wedding ceremony to make it a memorable event.

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