Colorful Weddings: Not All Bridal Gowns Are White

If the walk down the aisle feels a lot longer than it did in your mind when you were a kid, or you'd rather look like the bouquet than a statue holding one, it might be time to think about straying from tradition and adding a little color to the white wedding.

Here to help you along your way is a short guide to the latest wedding color trends with weddings, photographers, sellers and know-it-alls where you can find inspiration.

Colorful Brides & Bridal Parties

Jesse Leake

Rockstar Photography

joeholt | ealiolin

SoSheSews | wave1127

Mike Sidney

michelle.hayes

michelle.hayes

vanberto | reversible bridesmaids

windy_sydney | belledujour0

yourfairytalewedding

jasohill | Bride2009

Mr. Nil

dunikowski

xatomicbettiex

BlondeShot Creative

kate.gardiner

TaylorMiles

Where To Buy

Looking for color to set yourself apart? Try on these sites and designers for size.

Etsy Wedding | Maggie Sottero | Wedding Dress Fantasy | Dresses with Color

Get in the Know

Find the latests trends and ideas for your wedding, along with inspiration from photos and stories from those who just got back from walking down the aisle .

Off Beat Bride: "A daily celebration of couples who dare to walk off the beaten aisle." If you're sick of tradition, and want wedding colors that are of a different shade than the rest: your inspiration is here.

Weddingbee: "feature blogs, boards, bios, classifieds, galleries, a diy template section and a wiki, with a core focus on real brides’ wedding planning journeys from engagement to “I Do” and beyond."

100 Layer Cake: "Crafting your wedding layer, by layer"

DIY Bride: "DIY Bride is a free community for do-it-yourself wedding projects, resources, and advice to help couples on any budget create a crafty, one-of-a-kind wedding."

What Do You Think?

Colorful Weddings your thing? Share your thoughts, colors, tips, and links.