Ball Gown Wedding Dresses

The Ball Gown silhouette Wedding Dress is characterized by a very full skirt that begins at the waist and continues to a formal length. It has a full bodice and a cinched waistline that falls into a full skirt. This is a classic dress to choose if you dream of being a princess on your wedding day. Very ideal for brides who are slim and tall or for those who wish to hide their full hips. Not advisable for brides whose frame is a little petite because the full skirt can be a little overwhelming and intimidating.

The Ball Gown wedding dresses are also perfect for brides wishing for a Disney style wedding. It blends in with the princess theme very well – dreamy and fairy tale. Also ideal for large and traditional weddings where the events require a more formality.

Matching Ball Gown Wedding Dresses

The Ball Gown wedding dresses can match with many different necklines and sleeve lengths. It is flexible enough to combine with various elements to create the perfect look that matches the occasions. In a formal or traditional wedding, it is expected that the bride is covered. Hence, having a ball gown with a portrait neck and long sleeves will do the job without sacrificing the feminine side of the bride. For the more daring and adventurous, get a strapless ball gown and pair it with an opera-style length gloves to give it a more dramatic and audacious appearance. On a more simplified yet elegant look, one can combined it with a sleeveless, scooped neck bodice that flows all the way to the ground.

For the grandeur effect at a traditional cathedral-style wedding, trains are highly recommended as the substantial structure of the skirt can counteract that of a train. Be it a long or short train, the Ball Gown is highly adaptable to this extension.

The Ball Gown wedding dresses can use many fabric choices that accentuates the different aspects of the dress. The use of satin or a chiffon overlay creates a very elegant and traditional silhouette. A very fine artwork using beading or lace work on the bodice, paired with a simple satin skirt will draw attention to the upper body. Light and fluffy layers on the skirt will help to create a floating effect. To create volume in the dress, a petticoat or crinoline can be use to support the structure of the skirt. Layering fabric, such as organza, taffeta, or tulle, can also create this same effect.