Bridal Sashes & Belts

One of the hot new trends in bridal fashion are belts and sashes.

Some dresses may come with a belt or sash, but a lot of them don't.  A simple elegant dress

can be changed by adding a little bit of sparkle to accentuate the waist & 

complete your wedding day look.

Brides like to add this fun accessory when they want to bling it up or make it more unique.

So you may be wondering what is the difference between a belt and sash?

A belt clips, while a sash ties. So if you're a bride that loves bows, a sash is the way to go. Our seamstress can also sew the belt or sash to the dress, so you don't have to worry about it moving around. Little things like that make a huge difference on your special day.

Some brides like to add a belt/sash to change up their look for the ceremony or reception. In fact, some brides even get 2 different styles. An option for you is to have one blingy sash and one fun belt with feathers or flowers or even a splash of color!

Even adding a plain, satin sash in a contrasting color can enhance the look of your dress.

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Essence of Australia #1154  has a sash included that adds color to the gown.

Allure #9000 (in store) is a beautiful lace gown  that looks great with an embellished belt or sash. Many brides love lace, but also want a touch of bling, too. Adding a belt is a great way to get the best of both worlds!

Essence of Australia #1463 is one of the many dresses that you can try on that comes with a belt.

At The Princess Bridal, we have a wide variety of different styles of belts and sashes that you can try on. Make an appointment today to start exploring the many options of belts and sashes! Remember, just like your wedding dress can take four to six months to arrive...a belt or sash can take as little as four weeks or as long as four months to arrive, so plan ahead.  We have a variety of price points to help with your budget, but keep in mind the more sparkle...the bolder the crystals; the bigger the rhinestones they become a little less budget friendly so be sure to include this perfect accessory into your budget. 

Traditional White....or maybe something else

It's time to find your dream wedding dress, but the only problem is, you don't want to wear white. You're the type of gal that dares to be different. Maybe you want to make a statement...a bold statement. Perhaps you want to toss the white dress out, and wear your favorite color. Maybe white just doesn't look good on your skin tone. Good news...color wedding dresses are in!

In the past, brides hardly ever wore white, mainly because of practicality. Blue, surprisingly, was representative of purity instead of white, as well as eternal love and fidelity. In fact, white was the color of mourning, so it was often the last choice for brides. It wasn't until Queen Victoria debuted her white gown that white broke out into bridal fashion. However, when the Great Depression hit, most brides were unable to purchase a new dress so they often wore their

Sunday best. For instance, gray was a common wedding dress color, because that was a color often worn to church. Brides would be able to put their wedding dress to good use, by wearing it more than once. Red was also a common color during the Revolutionary War as a sign of support.

Although white is still the most popular color for wedding dresses today, color is becoming a popular trend, too. Colors like ice mint, red, light gold, and champagne are hot colors right now.

Jessica Biel wore a pink wedding dress when she married Justin Timberlake.

Amber Tamblyn broke out of the norm and wore a yellow wedding dress on her wedding day.

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It's clear that color isn't just for remarried brides, but it can be for any bride. If you want something more than just a white wedding dress, don't be afraid to venture into the rainbow of wedding dresses. The Princess Bridal carries many designers that have a variety of colors to choose from, such as Kitty Chen, Mori Lee, and others.

If you would like an ice mint wedding dress, check out Kitty Chen's "Angie".

If you dream of a bold, red wedding dress, you may like Kitty Chen's "Autumn 1232".

If light gold is the color for you, check out Mori Lee 5104.