5 Reasons a Pink Wedding Dress Might Be Best

Choose a pink wedding dress for sweet symbolism, self-expression, color magic, or a modern look

 

Pink wedding dresses are having a moment! And the pretty-in-pink wedding trend has a shade for every bride – and every groom! 

 

Let’s take a look at what it means to get married in pink, and five reasons we think a pink wedding dress might be best. 

 

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What Does a Pink Wedding Dress Mean?

 

What does a pink wedding dress symbolize? Pink wedding dresses and suits symbolize romance, love, and creativity. Getting married in pink instead of the traditional white can also reflect an independent spirit, a carefree energy, or a modern attitude about marriage. 

 

Or perhaps you just love the color pink! Modern marriers are breaking gender norms when it comes to wedding attire too, choosing suits and dresses in styles, cuts, and colors that make them feel the most comfortable, regardless of their gender. 

 

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Pink wedding dresses can also have spiritual and cultural significance. For example, in Wicca and Pagan wedding practices, the color pink symbolizes romance and self-care. A pink wedding dress at a Wiccan wedding brings color magic to the marriage ritual, and is a reminder to be kind to yourself and honor your needs despite the stress of the wedding day. In Hindu weddings, pink symbolizes affection, harmony, and joy. Pink is associated with the Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity, peace, and abundance, making a pink lehenga good luck at a Hindu wedding. 

Is a pink wedding dress right for you? Let's take a look!

 

 

Pink wedding dress ideas: Pink wedding dresses come in a wide variety of silhouettes, fabrics, necklines, lengths, styles, and shades. No matter what type of wedding dress you're searching for, there's a perfect pink fit for you! (Photos cockwise from top left: Mochammad Ramdhan, AscentXmedia, Daniel Megias, Pilin_Petunyia / iStock)

 

 

5 Reasons a Pink Wedding Dress Might Be the Best Choice

 

1. The Perfect Pink Dress for Your Skin Tone

 

If you’re wondering, ‘Can I pull off a pink wedding dress?’, the answer is absolutely YES. 

 

Pink gowns and wedding suits come in a wide range of shades to accentuate every complexion and undertone – from warm tea pinks and light corals, to cool-toned fuchsias and cherry blossom pinks.

 

Brides or grooms with a spring complexion and golden undertones will shine in peachy pinks, warm sherbets, and strawberry pinks. Summers will glow in dusty rose and blush pinks. Autumn brides and grooms will look best in deep corals, salmon pinks, and cozy champagne pinks. And Winter complexions will stun in fuchsias, neon and hot pinks, raspberry pinks, and magentas. 

 

There truly is a perfect pink wedding dress for every skin tone! 

 

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Choose the perfect shade of pink for your skin tone to look positively radiant on the wedding day. From barely-there pink pastels to deep corals and vibrant fuchsia, there are so many pinks to choose from! (Photo: ASphotowed / iStock)

 

 

2. Pink Sarees, Lehengas, Cheongsam, Hijabs, and More

 

Delicate pinks and bold fuchsias give traditional wedding clothing a modern makeover, for a gorgeous mix of timeless and trendy looks. 

 

Picture yourself walking down the aisle in a modern pink wedding cheongsam with satin and lace; or a pink wedding saree in silk and satin; maybe a deep pink lehenga with floral accents and glittering hand-stitched stones; and so on! 

 

Cultural wedding clothing in infinite shades of pink can be purchased online, from consignment shops and bridal boutiques, or custom made for the wedding day by bespoke tailors. 

 

 

Traditional wedding clothing looks fresh and modern in the color pink! Add a touch of personal style to a timeless look by choosing the perfect shade of pink for your complexion.  (Photo: Hafiez Razali / iStock)

 

 

3. You’ll Stand Out in a Pink Wedding Suit

 

Some people are born to stand out! Your wedding day should be a reflection of who you are and what you love. It’s the perfect time for self-expression and to highlight what makes you special as a couple. So throw tradition out the window and tailor your wedding day to you! Want to wear a pastel pink tuxedo? Matching muted rose pantsuits? A hot pink jumpsuit or pink ombre ball gown? Do it. 

 

It’s the first day of the rest of your life together, and both of you should feel completely comfortable as you walk down the aisle to take your marriage vows. Charcoal grays and eggshell whites might work for some, but you will look your best when you’re wearing something you love. 

 

Pink is also a perfect choice for a nontraditional second wedding, if you've worn white on a wedding day before and want something unique and personal this time around. 

 

 

A pink wedding suit works for marriers of all genders. Stand out with a pink jumpsuit, pantsuit, or tuxedo. Make a statement by mixing and matching coordinating shades of pink to get the perfect modern look. (Photos left to right:  Oleksandr Yarovoy, Liubov Kaplitskaya, Deagreez, Anchiy, Tatsiana Volkava/ iStock)

 

 

4. Expand Your Options for Budget Friendly Wedding Dresses 

 

If you’re open to a pink wedding dress, you double your chances of finding a wedding dress in your price range. When you expand your options and try on different cuts and colors, you might be pleasantly surprised to find the perfect dress wasn’t the first style you had in mind! 

 

With more options comes a wider range of prices, making it easier to find something in your budget. Don’t forget about consignment wedding dresses and online budget boutiques too. With pink wedding dresses trending, there are more affordable choices now than ever before.

 

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Try on dresses in different styles to see what works best for your style AND your budget. You might be pleasantly surprised! (Photo:  Ivan Kyryk / iStock)

5. Timeless Dress Styles for a Wedding Afterparty, Anniversary, or Alteration

 

Are you sad that you might only get to wear your wedding dress once, or that you only get to wear one wedding dress on the big day? A pink wedding dress could be the answer to both! 

 

Choose a pink wedding dress you can rewear, a timeless look that you can slip on for every anniversary to celebrate another year of love. Keep in mind that simple alterations, such as shortening the length or adding/ removing sleeves, can turn a one-day wedding dress into a go-to piece in your wardrobe.

 

And last but not least, if you aren’t ready to take the pink dress plunge for your walk down the aisle, consider a pink afterparty dress instead. We love it when brides choose two wedding dresses – one for the wedding ceremony and one for celebrating with friends and family afterwards! 

 

 

Choose a pink dress for your afterparty or reception party look, or take the plunge with a pink wedding dress in a style you can wear for years to come. Pink dresses are a great fit for vow renewals and anniversaries, and can be worn more than once -- making them a very budget friendly option!  (Photo: lambada / iStock)

 

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Ask a Friend to Officiate Your Wedding Ceremony! 

Good things happen when friends and relatives help out at the wedding ceremony! Having a friend officiate your elopement is a great way to ensure the wedding day is as intimate and personal as it can be. When the guest list is small, every moment means more! 

Ask a friend or family member to officiate your wedding with free online ordination through American Marriage Ministries (AMM). 

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Why AMM? American Marriage Ministries is an inclusive nondenominational internet church that ordains and trains ministers to officiate marriage ceremonies. We are a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit church, and help people from all backgrounds and beliefs become ordained ministers for weddings. Our online ordination is free, accessible, and never expires.

 

Officiating weddings is an incredible honor, and a great way to show your love and support for the people getting married. As a wedding officiant, you will help to create memorable ceremonies and memories that last a lifetime.

AMM Ministers can legally officiate weddings in every state* (it's much harder in Virginia, where we're looking into our options). After getting ordained with AMM, you might need to register your ordination with your local county clerk’s office. Click the link above to get started! 

 

 

Become an ordained minister online with American Marriage Ministries and officiate wedding for friends and relatives. (Photo cropped: O_Lypa / iStock)

 

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