A Mexican Wedding Dress Lends Old Fashioned Charm With A Little Flamenco Sizzle

If you are planning a summer or beach wedding and are looking for a wedding dress that is beautiful, airy and a little different than the run of the mill wedding dress you might want to take a look at some of the beautiful styles and designs that mexican wedding gowns have to offer.

There are certain features that make every mexican wedding gown unique. Most of these dresses are made from either lightweight gauzy material that makes them perfect for warm weather weddings or from silk which is perfect for more formal weddings. Another feature of these beautiful dresses is ruffles or lace and often both. While some styles like the Flamingo dress has large wavy ruffles on the skirt, other dresses such as the Vintage style wedding dress may only have a small amount of lace at the collar and hem.

Other features that can be found in mexican wedding dresses are off the shoulder gauzy tops, large lace collars and alternating layers of lace and solid material as well an intricate embroidery that gives a mexican dress old fashioned charm.

Here are some styles of mexican wedding dresses that you might find interesting.

Victorian

The Victorian mexican dress has a princess V cut bodice filled with gauzy material that is tight around the throat. They may have either short or long sleeves but the sleeves are puffy. Victorian dresses often have fine embroidery or lace and solid layers of material.

Vintage

The vintage dress is loose with a full neck that is usually lace or crocheted with a small amount of lace or crochet work at the bottom as well. This dress is simple and absolutely perfect for a beach or outside wedding.

Flamenco

The Flamenco style wedding dress is designed to look exactly like the dancers dress with their wavy ruffled and gathered skirts. These dresses have a sense of mystery and can make any bride feel beautiful and graceful. Today's bride can choose from the traditional white style dress or one in dramatic red or black.

Formal

The formal mexican wedding gown is generally made form silk with wide full skirts that are carried over from the Spanish influence. They are decorated with subtle beading and embroidery. These dresses may look plain from a distance but up close you will be struck by the beautiful detailing that goes into this dress. Often worn with the traditional Mantilla this dress is perfect for the most formal of wedding ceremonies.

There are also more modern styled wedding dresses in a rainbow of colors and shorter gypsy style skirts many of these dresses have the Large lace collar that leaves the shoulders exposed and covers the upper arm fallen to the rib cage.

No matter what style of mexican wedding dress you choose, you can be sure that you will be a beautiful bride and have a dress that will catch the attention of your groom and all the assembled guests.