Bridal Wear

Original article by BrideMalta.com

Since you have decided on a Winter wedding, it is important to remember that the weather during a Maltese Winter can be chilly with an average 12-18degrees. Yes your ceremony will be in an enclosed church, but unless it is a cosy little chapel, there will be plenty of room for cold draughts. Your photographer may ask you to stop on the way to the reception for an outdoor photoshoot, or at the venue itself outside. The weather could be good enough to open the place for guests to venture out, but they would be wearing warm clothes that they can vary according to the temperature. You could decide that a dress with long sleeves will be important, or if you really have your heart set on a sleeveless gown you can always wear a dress of heavier fabric and cover up with a small lace jacket or silk shawl.

Most designers agree that cool weather fabrics include shantung, brocade, tulle, heavy taffetas, and textured cotton. Others love to work with satin, heavy damasks, moiré, heavy lace, velvet, heavy beadwork. The general consensus we discovered is that winter gowns usually opt for all or most of the following:
 Heavy fabrics such as satin, brocade, and velvet
 Long sleeves
 Higher necklines
 Silver or gold accents
 Headpieces that incorporate a hat, possibly made from fur or feathers
 Fur or faux fur trim, or a stole or muff
 Kid gloves
 Lace-up wedding boots
 Bridal coat


The image we recommend is that of a ‘Russian Bride’. A white simple gown with white faux fur trim, or gold or silver trim, gold or silver beading and a white, hooded cloak with white faux fur trim. If you want to go the extra mile, you could perhaps also carry a white fur muff, rather than a bouquet. But we offer very good discounts on bouquets and do suggest you visit the ‘Flowers’ section before deciding. If wearing a gold or silver dress, wear a gold or silver tiara instead of a headpiece or veil.


The internet is rather sparse on Winter Weddings but one of the most helpful websites is the following: http://www.wedthemes.com/winter-wedding-theme.shtml which contains a lot of information not only about the Bridal Attire but also about Groom attire etc.


In the bad old days, a bride simply wouldn't wear a strapless gown in January; today, those notions of seasonally correct attire have been thrown out. However, there are fabric and style choices that lend themselves nicely to each season.