Choosing the Perfect Destination Wedding Dress
The possibilities are endless when it comes to choosing the perfect wedding dress for your destination wedding!
Planning a destination wedding, however, comes with unique challenges that can also impact your bridal gown choice. Choosing a dress for a destination wedding involves several important factors to ensure that you look and feel your best on your special day. Here are some tips + inspo to bring your wedding mood board to life:
Location + Venue Aesthetic
Get inspired by the venue and destination’s aesthetic! The setting will influence the style of bridal gown that will bring your complete wedding vision to life, whether you're getting married in sun-soaked coastlines of the Mediterranean or majestic mountain range in Colorado.
For outdoor beach or garden weddings, consider dresses that are comfortable, easy to move in, and made of lightweight fabrics and simple silhouettes. For indoor grand ballrooms or historic churches, a more traditional, elegant, and formal gown with a long train and intricate details can add to the ambiance of the venue.
The goal is to choose a wedding gown that makes you the most comfortable + confident, while embracing the location of your destination wedding and harmonizing with its unique aesthetic. To get the inspiration flowing, here are a few bridal gowns we've pulled for some of the most popular destination wedding locations:
Weather Conditions
While you can’t know for sure what the weather will be like on your wedding day, you can consider the general climate of your chosen destination to guide your wedding dress selection! If you're getting married in a tropical paradise or a sunny beach, opt for lightweight fabrics like chiffon, crepe, or organza that will keep you cool and comfortable in the heat. Colder destinations are perfect for a long sleeve wedding dress to keep you warm and stylish!
Practicality + Comfort
Your dream wedding dress should make you feel beautiful, confident, and comfortable! Destination weddings often include unique landscapes like sandy beaches, cobblestone streets, rocky terrain, or rolling hills. Choose a dress that not only makes you look and feel stunning, but also allows you to move freely and comfortably throughout your special day while embracing your chosen destination.
Timeline
At special order boutiques, brides try on sample gowns until they find their favorite. Once they say yes to the dress, the boutique puts the sample gown back on the rack and orders a new one, customized to the bride’s size and shade. 6-9 months later, it’s ready for pick-up and alterations.
Buying a sample gown is different! One of the best parts of purchasing a sample wedding gown is that you get to take your dream dress home the same day you say "YES!" — no wait time required! Armed with tips for storage and care from our expert stylists, we'll send you with your gown, any bridal accessories that you've chosen, and our recommended local seamstresses in your area! If you have a shorter timeline or simply can't wait, Luxe Redux is the perfect wedding dress shopping destination for you!
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How to Travel With Your Wedding Dress
You’ve found your dream wedding dress + accessories, now all that’s left to do is head to your wedding destination and start the celebration! If you’re a bride-to-be who needs to fly with your wedding dress, you may be wondering the best ways to keep the gown safe + sound during travel.
When flying with your wedding dress, you never want to include it in your checked luggage! Keep it secure and in your sight by bringing it with you as a carry on. An even safer option than storing your dress in the overhead bin is to use any closet space on the aircraft. If you’re interested in this option, we recommend calling your airline ahead of time to ensure your flight will have this option available. If you choose to pack your gown away, be sure to take note of the care instructions of the fabric when it comes time to steam or press your gown once you arrive at your destination.
