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Non Traditional Wedding Dresses
IDEAS AND INSPIRATION for 2025
What are Non Traditional wedding dresses?
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You should wear whatever you want on your wedding day- and for some people that means stepping outside of what’s “traditional”. Your wedding day should be a reflection of you and your partner. One of the best ways to infuse your unique personality into your day is through your wedding attire! In this blog, we will be sharing some non traditional wedding outfit ideas as well as unique accessories, where to shop for these items, and more.
A non traditional wedding outfit is anything you wear on your wedding day that doesn’t follow traditional wedding standards. Non traditional wedding outfits can include a whole range of alternative wedding attire from gender-nonconforming wedding outfits to colorful wedding attire to alternative styles and more!
Non Traditional Wedding Dress IDeas
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Colorful Non Traditional Wedding Dresses
Black, pink, blue, green, multicolored – the options for colorful wedding dresses are endless! If you can imagine a color, you can wear it!
Flora and Lane carry a lot of colorful wedding dresses, and many wedding dress designers also include colorful wedding dresses in their collections.
Floral Non Traditional Wedding Dresses
Another popular non traditional wedding dress idea is floral wedding dresses. Floral wedding dresses can be as bold or subtle as you’d like.
Many wedding dress designers have floral wedding dress options in their collection. You can also find more options at Flora and Lane or on Etsy.
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Unique Non Traditional Wedding Dresses
Would you believe it if we told you there are even more unique wedding dress options than the ones listed above? From short wedding dresses to two-piece wedding dresses to custom wedding dresses, the options for what you can wear are endless!
And, if you can’t choose just one wedding dress, you can always wear two (or more) to change up your look throughout the day. It’s your wedding day and you can dress how you want to!
Gender Nonconforming Wedding Outfits
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Non Binary Wedding Attire and Androgynous Wedding Outfits
Non-binary and androgynous wedding outfits are becoming more common types of alternative wedding attire and we are here for it! But first things first; what is the difference between non-binary and androgynous? Non-binary refers to a person who identifies as neither masculine nor feminine while androgynous refers to a person who possesses or expresses characteristics of both male and female. While these two forms of identity are not the same, their styles of wedding outfits often overlap.
Some examples of non-binary wedding attire and androgynous wedding outfits may include pants, suits, capes, shawls, dresses, or a combination. If you are looking for non-binary wedding attire or androgynous wedding outfits, we highly recommend Kirrin Finch, Wildfang, or SuitShop. These shops specialize in custom suits made to help you look and feel your best!
Wedding Jumpsuits and Pantsuits for Women
Many female-identifying people have never felt comfortable wearing skirts or dresses. The good news is you don’t have to wear a dress on your wedding day if you don’t want to.
Nowadays, it’s common for female-identifying people to wear jumpsuits or pantsuits for their wedding and there are many places (in person and online) to shop for this alternative wedding outfit.
Some of our favorite places to search for wedding pantsuits for women are Nadine Merabi, Isadora Nim, or Kirrin Finch.
Wedding Dresses for Men
In very recent years, we’ve started to see more male-identifying people wearing dresses. However, the market still has a long way to go and the options for wedding dresses for men are few and far between.
While we hope this will continue to evolve and see more options for male wedding dresses, right now, there are simply not a lot of options out there.
For males shopping for a wedding dress, you may have to look for a wedding dress that fits your body type, have a wedding dress tailored, or opt to have a dress custom-made.
Alternative Wedding Attire
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If a traditional suit or dress doesn’t feel like you, don’t feel like you have to choose one or the other. There are lots of alternative wedding attire options out there. You can wear a nice button-up and a pair of pants. Tailored shorts are another great option, especially if you are getting married in the summertime. You can even opt for suspenders or add a nice blazer to change up your look. Plus, if you really don’t like dressing up.. you don’t have to! Feel free to wear whatever makes you feel the most comfortable and like yourself.
Accessories for Non Traditional Wedding Dresses & Outfits
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Your wedding day attire doesn’t stop with your outfit. Accessorizing can add SO much personality! Here are a few ideas for non traditional wedding accessories.
Non Traditional Wedding Veils and Headpieces
Cape Veil – we can’t get enough of this alternative wedding veil! Cape veils clip to each shoulder of the dress and are a great option, especially for those who don’t want anything clipped to their hair.
Colored Veil – just like your wedding outfit doesn’t have to be white, neither does your veil.
Bow – a trend that we have seen more recently is hairbows! Whether you opt for one large hairbow or several smaller ones, this is one trend we love!
Crown or Headband – these wedding headpieces can come in all different forms. Whether it’s a flower crown or a beaded headband, this is a great way to showcase a little more of your personal style!
Decorative hats and hair clips – whether you want to go with a timepiece from the 1920s, wear a treasured family heirloom, or simply accessorize a little more, there are endless options for what to wear in your hair on your wedding day
Unique Wedding Jewelry and Shoes
Earrings, bracelets, necklaces, rings, anklets…we could go on and on about all the different wedding jewelry options that are available. Some unique wedding jewelry we have seen are tattooed rings instead of physical ones or custom-designed pieces unique to the couple.
And we can’t forget the shoes. Your wedding shoes can add just as much personality as any other piece in your wardrobe! Some wedding shoe ideas we love are Dr. Martens, floral heels, shoes with bows, or even hiking boots if you plan to do a bit of hiking.
When choosing your footwear, we recommend considering the type of activities you plan on doing and bringing the proper footwear. No one wants a sprained ankle on their wedding day, plus, you can always bring a pair to change into.
Choosing a Non Traditional Wedding Bouquet or Boutonniere
We are always impressed by the creativity we see from couples and floral designers when it comes to wedding flowers. Here are a few of our favorite non traditional wedding bouquets and boutonniere ideas.
Non Traditional Wedding Bouquet Ideas
- Fans
- Parasols or umbrellas
- Lanterns
- Floral cuffs
*Pro Tip – remember, wedding bouquets are not just for brides. Grooms and male-identifying people can carry wedding bouquets too!
Non Traditional Wedding Boutonniere Ideas
- Pocket square boutonnieres
- Lapel boutonnieres (we have been loving boutonnieres that go down the length of the lapel or even across the shoulder)
- Brooches
- Charms or lockets with photos of passed loved ones
Non Traditional Wedding Dresses FAQs
At the end of the day, it’s not about what you wear, but about how you feel. We hope this list of non traditional wedding outfits helped you feel inspired about what’s possible for your wedding day.
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