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True white wedding vs. Ivory

megan, on October 12, 2019 at 6:15 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 9

Ok, so I am really hoping I didn't just butcher my dress here....

We are getting married in August in a venue that is almost ENTIRELY white (white limestone, marble, glass), and I am doing very BRIGHT tropical colors (see photo below)

inspo1True white wedding vs. Ivory 1

inspo2True white wedding vs. Ivory 2

inspo 3True white wedding vs. Ivory 3

The dress i chose has an illusion underlay on the bodice, and we initially tried it on in ivory, but ended up ordering in true white. We were worried that ivory in such a stark white venue space would be too yellow and look odd, but after reading people's reviews on true white, i feel like maybe I made a mistake?! To give some idea, I have VERY DARK (almost black hair), and naturally more tan/olive skin.

Here is the difference in dress colors (my dress is on the left, and the color we will be getting it in is on the right).

dress comparisonTrue white wedding vs. Ivory 4

Someone re-affirm that I haven't made a HUGE mistake.


9 Comments

Latest activity by Lauren, on October 13, 2019 at 8:38 AM
  • Erin
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    I think it looks beautiful in both colors. Is it a super white-white, or a soft white? cause that can make a difference too. I think the white will bring out the tan/olive tone you said your skin has. It'll also make your hair stand out a lot, so maybe consider doing more of an elaborate hairstyle since eyes will likely be drawn there. I don't think you made a mistake, it's a beautiful dress and it is a concern that ivory, and even softer whites can look "dirty" if everything else around it is a true white-white. I think you'll love gorgeous in your dress on your wedding day. I actually like it better in white.

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  • M
    Dedicated August 2021
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    Thanks Erin! It is a true bright white. I think it will be OK just so nervous because I obviously cannot see the dress in that color. Next to each other I also think I like the white better, and don’t feel like I have to worry about the tropical colors being compromised. Just needed someone to tell me it’s gonna be OK
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  • Tina
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    It's gonna be OK. 🙂 It's a beautiful dress and will look amazing on you.
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  • Cyndy
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    The dress is beautiful and with all of the other color you are having it will be gorgeous!
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  • VIP November 2021
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    Noooo I think that will look amazing. Especially with your hair and skin color, align with accent colors for the wedding you are good!!! Don’t stress it !!! You will look perfect!!
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    Devoted November 2019
    Heather ·
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    It will be fine. It's cool that your venue is white but it will be fine especially with darker skin. Those of us with lighter skin wont always look good in white/white.
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  • Katlyn
    Devoted December 2021
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    I think that the color will be fine, I would just work with your photographer to minimize the blue light reflection from the dress. With the camera technology these days, bright white dresses can give off a sort of blue hue in photos. If you are concerned about that being a possibility I would definitely touch base with them and discuss possible ways to mitigate the camera lighting. You will look beautiful either way!

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  • Jeanie
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    Jeanie ·
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    It’s so easy to notice the color of a venue when it’s empty. Once it’s full of people and decorated, it won’t seem so white. But either way your dress is beautiful and will be perfect. I love the bright colors you chose!
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  • Lauren
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    I love your dress in white!! Mine is bright white as well, and I love it! I think the white will look better with your venue as well. 😊
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