For a civil wedding, especially when it takes place in a registry office or with a simpler ceremony, the best alternative is to opt for more discreet looks. Although this type of wedding does not require the sophistication of a traditional wedding dress and elegant dresses for guests and bridesmaids, civil wedding looks can and should be striking, after all, this is a very special moment.
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Many brides and guests are still in doubt about what to wear for this type of ceremony, so I selected some tips on looks for civil weddings.
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Brides: Looks for a civil wedding
Many women still prefer the dress, even in simpler ceremonies. If the wedding is held during the day, the best alternative is to opt for a dress that reaches knee-length. The wedding dress models most used in civil weddings are those that have lace and other types of more discreet details. Civil weddings held at night allow the use of long dresses with little volume.
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When it comes to choosing the color of a wedding dress for a civil wedding, there are no rules. White is not mandatory, but it still remains the first choice among most women. For more modern brides who don’t want to wear white on that day, the tip is to opt for nude tones or lighter, more delicate colors such as blue, green and light pink.
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Accessories are also very important in civil wedding looks. If the wedding is followed by a lunch or celebration, for example, the bride can opt for a delicate tiara, more discreet earrings and necklaces, and even a discreet bouquet.
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Guests and Bridesmaids: Looks for a civil wedding
Guests and bridesmaids at this type of wedding, which is simpler, can wear more discreet, colorful and light dresses. However, long ones are not suitable for this type of ceremony. The ideal is to opt for shorter, knee-length dresses. Also, white is banned!
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But can guests and bridesmaids at civil weddings only wear dresses? No. In this type of ceremony, it is allowed to wear other items in addition to the dress, such as skirt and shirt sets, skirts with a blazer, dress pants with a shirt. The only tip is to avoid jeans and knitwear, as this is a formal and special event.
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Among the looks for civil weddings, tailored pants are a big hit with guests and bridesmaids. This type of pants can be combined with a more casual modern shirt and a blazer. Accessories for guests and bridesmaids should also be more discreet. Just be careful not to overdo the colors and details, as this is a simpler wedding.
Remember: despite being a civil wedding, it is a very special moment, which is why it requires the use of more formal clothes.
