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Cyprus is, without a doubt, an island of love, and according to statistics, around 8,000 civil marriages are registered there every year. Couples come not only from the local population, but to a greater extent from other countries — the UK, Lebanon, Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Russia.
There are several reasons why foreigners are keen to hold their wedding ceremonies in Cyprus. The most significant of these are the favourable climate, the natural beauty of the island, and the straightforward and affordable procedures for registering a marriage. What’s more, by choosing the island as the venue for your wedding ceremony, you’ll find everything you need to make this special day truly memorable.
For the bride, one of the main concerns during the pre-wedding preparations is choosing a beautiful wedding dress. What it should be like in terms of cut, style, colour and fabric – we cover all this in our guide.
The colour of the wedding dress
White, pink, light blue, red, blue, green, gold… A wedding dress can be absolutely any colour, regardless of culture and traditions, the season or fashion trends.
Today, fashion designers recommend that brides opt for brighter wedding and bridal gowns. These include dresses in any shade of yellow — ‘champagne splashes’, beige (light beige), ivory, cream, as well as coloured designs (including black), intended for themed weddings and for bold, extravagant brides.
Thanks to the wide variety of colours available for wedding dresses, every bride has the opportunity to flatter her figure, surprise those around her and set the tone for the entire wedding celebration.
The silhouette and style of a wedding dress
The colour of a wedding dress certainly matters. However, a bride’s dress will look even more flattering with the right silhouette, taking into account the specific features of her figure and the styles currently in vogue.
The most popular wedding dress silhouettes are:
- Full-skirted dress
The ideal choice for women of average and tall height. A voluminous skirt helps to conceal wide hips or visually minimise broad shoulders, thereby making the figure appear more proportionate.
- A-line dress
A versatile dress style that suits almost every bride. The dress fits snugly around the bust and waist, flaring out gently towards the bottom to form a trapeze-shaped skirt. It fits perfectly when the right size is chosen.
- Mermaid silhouette
This style of dress also fits snugly around the bust and waist, flaring out from the knee downwards, hugging every curve of the body. A dress of this cut will look stunning on those with a slim waist, but is not recommended for curvier women.
- ‘Empire’ silhouette
The dress features a simple cut, with a high waist and a loose skirt. The bride will look delicate and romantic in this outfit. This style of dress will make the bride appear taller and conceal any figure flaws (if present). ‘Empire’ style dresses are also known as the ‘Greek silhouette’. This dress does not require a veil or headpiece; a subtle wreath or a braided hairstyle is sufficient.
- Fitted / straight-cut dress
A straight skirt can be paired with absolutely any top, whether it has a plunging neckline or an open back. For brides with a full bust, a square neckline is ideal; a V-neck will visually elongate the neck, whilst asymmetrical sleeves will conceal broad shoulders.
Long or short wedding dress?
This is a question many brides ask themselves when seeking professional advice at a bridal salon or tailor’s. Most of them only make a final decision after trying on a dress. And rightly so, as, as a rule, not all dresses that you like and that look great in photographs or on mannequins will actually suit you.
Long dress styles — fitted, with a narrow bodice and a full skirt, which give the figure an ‘hourglass’ shape, sheath dresses, designer dresses and Grecian-style dresses – although they may cause some discomfort due to their length – lend the bride a refined and elegant look. Floor-length dresses are increasingly popular, in contrast to mini dresses.
Short wedding dresses appeal to daring brides with beautiful legs who don’t want to hide them under a long skirt. A short dress is ideal for an informal wedding. It can be straight, A-line, high-waisted or feature an asymmetrical skirt.
A corset dress or a skirted dress?
A luxurious corset dress is perhaps the most suitable option. It looks elegant and refined, and in it the bride will feel like a true princess.
A corset dress has a number of clear advantages and differs from other styles of wedding dresses in that:
- it emphasises the figure’s best features and conceals its flaws;
- lifts and visually enhances the bust;
- it supports the back and improves posture;
- it shapes the hips and tummy;
- it accentuates the waistline, making it appear several centimetres slimmer;
- adds elegance to your appearance.
Dresses featuring a corset and a full skirt will make the bride’s figure look perfect.
The ideal choice for a wedding is a dress consisting of a separate corset and skirt. When choosing a one-piece corset dress, it is important to lace it up correctly.
The corset can be embellished with embroidery, gemstones, pearls, beads, rhinestones, as well as decorative elements such as ribbons, flowers, lace, etc.
When choosing a beautiful wedding dress, don’t forget that, first and foremost, you must like it and it must suit your preferences. Retro-style, with a train, long, short, sleeveless or made of silk – these are the details that will help give your look a dazzling finish.
From the wide variety of wedding dresses on offer in Cyprus’s salons and boutiques, you’re sure to find the dress of your dreams, which will form the basis of your perfect look and make you even happier on your wedding day.
