Holding a winter wedding give you the opportunity to choose wedding dresses that are the epitome of elegance and drama. To help you locate your perfect winter wedding dress, here are some of the more popular designs and materials that especially appropriate for these colder months.

Full Ball Gown Skirts

If you imagine walking down the aisle during your winter wedding feeling like a princess, wearing a wedding dress with a full ball gown skirt will share that inner feeling with the world. Ball gown wedding dresses exude a classic elegance with a hint of regal flair. And winter is an ideal time for a fuller skirt.

The layers of material necessary to create the full, sculptural look of a ball gown wedding dress skirt can provide additional comfort on cold winter days as it holds heat. And that can make these layered creations more comfortable to wear than during other times of the year.

Ball Gowns with Sleeves

Recently, there has been a resurgence of ball gowns with sleeves. Whether your ideal winter wedding dress has princess inspired three-quarter sleeves, delicate cap sleeves, or anything in between, choosing additional coverage can help you remain comfortable in cooler weather while providing a feeling of grace and sophistication.

Additionally, the combination of a full ball gown skirt and intricate sleeves can be an ideal combination for a classic bride who prefers a more modest look that still conveys a sense of classic romance.

Flowing Trains

Many brides who choose a winter wedding intend to have the ceremony and reception indoors. Once benefit of choosing to keep the festivities inside, besides alleviating any concerns about the weather, is the ability to have a long, flowing train.

Often, outdoor ceremonies present risks to a train's delicate material that are nearly impossible to avoid. Contact with the ground may stain white and ivory fabrics, and debris can wreak havoc on lace, embroidery, and embellishments.

By choosing indoor locations, many of these risks are eliminated. This allows you to select a winter mermaid wedding dresses with a cathedral train, creating a point of drama that few other styles can provide. And, for brides that have always imagined having a wedding that makes them feel like royalty, having a lavish and ornate train may feel like an appropriate luxury.

For those looking for an updated look that portrays classic femininity and high-fashion, delicate ruffles can add softness to a fitted, embellished bodice. The layers of the skirt capture light like rolling, snowy hills, making an exquisite statement during the winter months as it gently flows down the aisle.

Different wedding designs for winter weddding