A New Century
We have now reached a new century, and no doubt the wedding gown will carry on changing in fabric and altering in form. But there is equally no doubt that it will remain with us. Since the civil wedding laws were relaxed in the 1990s, allowing marriages to be conducted almost any where; even those with no religious convictions can have a beautiful setting. As wedding fashion continues to evolve separately from the general vogue, people have felt freer to allow full rein for their imaginations.
Today, we see lace, pearls, simple fabrics, silks, a rouched bodice, long trains or short. The pick up in the skirt has made it in and out of fashion and more and more brides are adding details to their simple skirts making the train easier to bustle. Ivory, champagne, white or blush — anything goes. Of course the timeless dress is still a simple A-line skirt or modified ballgown, strapless top, simple French bustle, and a little bit of beading and maybe even some lace. With so many beautiful lace options, lace is used to add the feminine touch, but added in such a way that the gown is modern in form. Every designer from the highest end has at least one gown showcasing lace bringing back some of the traditions from long ago.
