DIY wedding dresses: Make your own with a white dress

Brides traditionally walked down the aisle in dresses made by someone else, but trends have recently shifted, and quite a few people are now looking for DIY wedding dresses. There is no rule that a DIY wedding dress may be worn only at the ceremony. One option is to wear one for the wedding photo shoot and then wear a separately rented or purchased dress for the main ceremony. One advantage of a DIY wedding dress is being able to choose accessories that suit it best. Its design or color can also be adapted to the atmosphere of the wedding or the desired style.

Types of self-made wedding dresses

People with larger builds can choose a plus-size DIY wedding dress in their preferred size and design to create a dress of their own. Alternatively, they can have a DIY wedding dress made to suit their preferences. Those seeking a different look from the familiar pure-white wedding dress can choose a vintage style. As small and mini weddings have recently become popular, some people wear a white dress at the ceremony instead of a DIY wedding dress. Compared with a plain, uncomfortable gown, a white dress can create a more polished, neat impression while allowing greater freedom of movement. It can also make the wedding feel less uncomfortable and give it a more relaxed, lively atmosphere.

How to make a self-made wedding dress

Instead of commissioning a company to make a wedding dress, you can make a DIY wedding dress with your own hands. Anyone with a little knowledge of sewing and how to use a sewing machine can make one without much difficulty. An easy approach is to buy a maxi dress of roughly standard gown length and decorate it with lace or tassels. Adding ribbons or rhinestones can complete a distinctive and beautiful DIY wedding dress. Alternatively, you can buy lace fabric at a market and cut it yourself to make the dress.

[Fam Times = Han Su-min, journalist]