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When people picture the idea of a wedding, many thoughts and images come to mind. If one of the thoughts that comes to you is princess, then there is a style of wedding dress you need to know about. The beaded wedding dress is a beautiful and stylish dress that you should consider for your wedding day.

What is a beaded wedding dress? A beaded wedding dress is a gown with beads sewn into the fabric. This can be used to create styles or full patterns in the dress.

Now that we have a basic idea of a beaded wedding dress, let’s review more details about them. We will cover more details about what they are, what they can be made from, and even what they can be paired with. This is all so you can have a better idea of what you might want to choose for your wedding day/

What is a beaded wedding dress?

So, the basic idea of a beaded wedding dress was to sew beads into the gown as it was made. This was done to add a more beautiful and stylish design to the dress, and it is still not a common dress choice, so not many people know about it or have seen it. But there are some things you should consider about this type of dress.

One is just how much detail you would like in your dress. Beaded wedding dresses tend to come in two different styles. The first of these styles is the idea of just adding beads to the dress. This gives the dress an iridescent or pearl look. It is elegant and far less time-consuming than the second option.

The second option for a beaded wedding dress is to have a pattern with the beading. This can be a simple pattern or a complex one, but either way, it will take more time and effort. This will depend on the type of pattern, so a repeating pattern isn’t bad, but a full image will take more.

In addition to this selection process, one thing you must keep in mind when choosing one of these dresses is the weight. Because beads are being sewn into the dress, the weight will compound faster, and depending on how long you plan on wearing this, it can be a problem. If you want a heavy beaded gown, I recommend having a different dress ready to change into after the ceremony.

What materials can be used in a beaded wedding dress?

The idea of a beaded wedding dress does not inherently tie itself to any material, which means we have options. I would break down your choices into two different categories: one is light material, and the other is heavy material. Both have some merits and drawbacks, so let’s cover both.

The light materials are an interesting choice for a few reasons. One is that it doesn’t stack more weight with beads, making the dress more comfortable. On the downside, the lighter material is less sturdy than others, so there is a higher risk of tearing or accidents. Some lighter wedding dress materials include things like chiffon and silk.

On the other side of the spectrum, there are heavy materials that you can use for your wedding dress. The main advantage of using a heavy material is that it is far more resilient to damage than light material. So you can have intricate beadwork done on the dress without worrying if it will damage it. The downside is that your dress will be very heavy; depending on the material, it can feel like a ton.

What styles do beaded wedding dresses come in?

One of the nice things about a beaded wedding dress is that it can come in any style. You can, of course, have the dress tailored however you want, but some styles seem more common. So I will give you a few examples of those so that you can get a better idea of your dress.

The first of these that I tend to see a lot of comes in the form of a sheath wedding dress. This makes sense because a sheath wedding dress is simple and elegant. Turning a sheath wedding dress into a beaded wedding dress can make it a more sophisticated affair. It also helps that a sheath wedding dress is so flexible in design you can make it suit your vision.

Another type that I have seen a lot of beading on is the mermaid dress. These are sometimes mistakes for sheath dresses but are actually in their class. These are much closer to a traditional ball gown in cut but are still lighter, leaving room for beadwork to be applied.

Now, beadwork can be applied to almost any dress, but the rest have pros and cons. Dresses like two pieces can be beaded, but it might put more stress on the fabric depending on the level of beadwork. By that same token, a ball gown can support beadwork, but with the extra material, that dress will get very heavy.

What should I pair with a beaded wedding dress?

Now, a beaded wedding dress can encompass any style and is open to customization. There are some recommendations that I can give you, though, for some extra Accessories. Of course, it is your special day, so I am sure you have at least some ideas in mind, but hopefully, these can help you build on those ideas.

The first of these is your veil. If you are considering a beaded wedding dress and want a veil, take some time out to pick a special one. You could pick a veil that has beadwork of its own, or you could get a veil with a metallic color inlay like silver. These would be an excellent complement to your dress.

Another important accessory you may not have considered is your wedding day jewelry. Try to make the jewelry fit the theme and color palette of the dress you selected so that the whole look is tied together. This can also be helped by using some contrasting colors, but be careful; you don’t want to go too far with that, and it could look ridiculous.

While you are here why not check out our article on What Is A Sheath Wedding Dress.