Wedding Dresses to Accommodate a Baby Bump
Posted by kissdresses kissdresses on Tuesday, January 22, 2013
With around 20% of brides being expectant mothers-to-be on their big day the designers of bridal wear have been busy making some exceptionally beautiful dresses to make you look and feel amazing on your wedding day. Created to enhance your every changing figure and growing baby bump it was only a few years ago that trying to find a wedding gown to accommodate a pregnant bride would have been a tricky and somewhat daunting task. Now there are so many beautiful wedding dresses to choose from you might be spoilt for choice.
From the many ranges of bridal maternity dresses that are tailored around an expanding tummy or a wedding dress that you have ordered or bought off the peg to be adjusted and altered to fit you there are several factors to take into consideration when shopping for your perfect dress. Firstly think about how many months into your pregnancy you will be on your wedding day. A baby bump at eight months is quite different to that of three or four months. All women carry their babies differently and if you've had a baby before it is best not to presume you will carry the baby like before as it may be the complete opposite. As well as your expanding waistline your bust will get bigger and you may find you put on a little weight in other areas too - a wedding dress is easier to take in then to let out. If you have already ordered or bought your wedding dress to find out you are expecting don't panic. Get in touch with a professional seamstress who is experienced in working with bridal wear. They will be able to advise you on how best your dress can be altered.
Look for a wedding dress that you are comfortable in - a relaxed bride is a beautiful bride. Take into consideration the time of year that you are getting wed, when you are pregnant it is common to get overheated. You should opt for a lightweight fabric that keeps you cool and is not too restrictive. Many expectant brides go for empire, column or A line wedding dresses as they are not fitted around the tummy area and make you look instantly taller and slimmer. Just as you would a traditional dress you should enhance your best assets and wear something that makes you look and feel amazing. Your wedding day is a magical experience as is carrying a new life and both should be celebrated.
You will need to think of what support your changing bust will require. Many maternity bras have wide straps so may not work very well underneath your dress type. Be careful of strapless bras as the underwiring can restrict your milk ducts resulting in painful infections. Footwear should be flat or low heeled, whilst above all be comfy! With the extra weight you are carrying those seven inch heels are a definite no no!
From a grandeur formal wedding to a low key informal celebration you can choose a wedding dress that you look and feel beautiful in with the diverse range of maternity wedding dresses now available to the expectant bride to be.
From the many ranges of bridal maternity dresses that are tailored around an expanding tummy or a wedding dress that you have ordered or bought off the peg to be adjusted and altered to fit you there are several factors to take into consideration when shopping for your perfect dress. Firstly think about how many months into your pregnancy you will be on your wedding day. A baby bump at eight months is quite different to that of three or four months. All women carry their babies differently and if you've had a baby before it is best not to presume you will carry the baby like before as it may be the complete opposite. As well as your expanding waistline your bust will get bigger and you may find you put on a little weight in other areas too - a wedding dress is easier to take in then to let out. If you have already ordered or bought your wedding dress to find out you are expecting don't panic. Get in touch with a professional seamstress who is experienced in working with bridal wear. They will be able to advise you on how best your dress can be altered.
Look for a wedding dress that you are comfortable in - a relaxed bride is a beautiful bride. Take into consideration the time of year that you are getting wed, when you are pregnant it is common to get overheated. You should opt for a lightweight fabric that keeps you cool and is not too restrictive. Many expectant brides go for empire, column or A line wedding dresses as they are not fitted around the tummy area and make you look instantly taller and slimmer. Just as you would a traditional dress you should enhance your best assets and wear something that makes you look and feel amazing. Your wedding day is a magical experience as is carrying a new life and both should be celebrated.
You will need to think of what support your changing bust will require. Many maternity bras have wide straps so may not work very well underneath your dress type. Be careful of strapless bras as the underwiring can restrict your milk ducts resulting in painful infections. Footwear should be flat or low heeled, whilst above all be comfy! With the extra weight you are carrying those seven inch heels are a definite no no!
From a grandeur formal wedding to a low key informal celebration you can choose a wedding dress that you look and feel beautiful in with the diverse range of maternity wedding dresses now available to the expectant bride to be.