The wedding suit is a three-piece outfit consisting of a jacket, top and skirt in any preferred length. Appropriate materials for this outfit are soft, light- to medium-weight fabrics, including polyester silk, satin and crepe. A bride might choose to add details such as sequins or a touch of lace on the collar, sleeves or cuffs, making the outfit appear elegant. Alternatively, a bride may prefer an all-lace outfit. Dresses might be of tea, street or floor length, depending on the formality of the ceremony.
Wedding pantsuits consist of trousers and a jacket; many older and second-time brides. prefer this. It is more comfortable than a dress; however, ensure you pick a dressy pantsuit and matching top to differentiate it from a suit appropriate for a business meeting. Choose materials such as linen, satin or chiffon, and colors such as white and ivory to give the suit an elegant look.
A two-piece dress outfit consists of a jacket and dress of any length, or a skirt and top set. A bride might choose to include lace work as embellishment on the jacket or a trim on the dress or skirt as decoration. Find elegant two-piece dress outfits at a store's formalwear department or in boutiques that specialize in formal and semi-formal clothes.
Brides might choose to express their cultural heritage or that of their new spouse. A woman of Chinese descent might wear the traditional red and gold cheongsam. A woman marrying a Vietnamese man could wear an ao dai. After the ceremony, the brides could change into a wedding suit.