Destination Wedding Dresses 2012

Opting to have your wedding away from where you actually stay can be a huge decision because a lot of planning is required for such a wedding, but if you have made the decision then you should get caught up in the romance and adventure of a destination wedding. Buying a wedding dress for a destination wedding is no different from buying a normal one. After all at the end of the day you want a dress that is trendy, gorgeous, and makes you feel like a million bucks. In this article, we give you tips that help you pick out the perfect wedding dress and give you a lowdown on the trends that are taking the bridal dress world by storm.

Choosing Destination Wedding Dresses
If you are getting married away from your hometown then there are already several things that you will have to pay attention to. Add to this the stress that can come from choosing the perfect wedding dress that also reflects the beauty of the place that you are getting married at. There are many things to keep in mind while choosing the perfect destination wedding dress. We give you some tips that will make your job easy.

• While picking out the wedding dress, you need to be sure about where you are getting married and be acquainted with the seasonal conditions of the place. You do not want to wear a wedding dress that you freeze in if you are getting married in a town in Alaska.
• It is also important to pick out the wedding dress according to the time of the day when you are getting married. If it is a morning wedding, then pick out a dress with lace and ruffles. For an evening wedding, choose a gown that has embellishments and a slight, subtle shimmer.
• Another thing that will help you pick out a wedding dress for yourself is the kind of landscape of the place that you are getting married at. Depending on whether you are getting married on a beach, a manicured garden, a castle, or a sand dune, you will need to pick a dress accordingly. It is important that the dress fulfills all the basic functionality needed from it. Wearing a dress with a long trail may be completely out of place on a beach where it will trail on the ground and end up getting dirty.
• You also need to pick out a fabric that keeps you comfortable in the climate of the place that you are getting married in. If the wedding destination is a tropical zone, then opt for a natural fabric that will allow you to breathe in. Of course, if you are getting married in a destination that has extremely cold temperatures, then you need to get married in a fabric that keeps you warm.

Once you have chosen your wedding gown, remember that you need to travel with the same to your destination, unless of course the boutique you have bought the gown from can ship it for you. If that is not possible, then you may have to buy a seat for the dress on the flight that you are taking so that it does not get crumpled in the overhead compartment. You will need to ensure that you can find a professional cleaner where you are getting married. If you need to steam your dress on your own, then all you need to do is to close the bathroom door and allow the hot water to run to steam up the bathroom. You can hang the dress in the bathroom to steam it. This will ensure that the dress does not have the rumpled look that it may have from the traveling.

Dresses and Destinations
The images given below depict some of the options for wedding dresses that you can choose from and the destinations where they can be worn.










Trends For 2012
If you check the latest trends for wedding dresses, you will notice that there are many designs that you can actually opt for. Once you have kept the factors mentioned above in mind, there aren't many restrictions on you. Let us take a look at the trends for wedding dresses in 2012 that you may like to choose from.

Illusion Neckline


For many women, strapless dresses, though a huge trend, are a complete no-no. A wedding gown with an illusion neckline may be the perfect answer. You can use a sheer fabric to create a look of a strapless dress.

Blush Gown


If you want to keep up with the trends of the year, then you should definitely opt for a colored wedding dress in a blush tone. It is the most sought after trend in 2012 and allows for a definite change from the white gowns.

Horsehair Trim


Another huge trend this year is to use a synthetic fabric to create volume for the skirt of the dress. This fabric allows for a clean shape, a crisp hemline, and fairytale dress like look to the gown which makes it a favorite for brides.

Lace Sleeved Gown


The Duchess of Cambridge paved the way for this trend with her beautiful wedding gown. It evokes memories of royalty, is perfect for a fall or winter wedding, and can make any bride look exquisitely delicate and beautiful.

These are just some of the more popular designs for wedding dresses in 2012. As long as you keep the theme of the wedding in mind and understand what is needed from the dress for a particular location, you can experiment as much as you want with your wedding dress.