A Polka Dot Wedding - Bridal Gown Monday

Good Monday Morning!




Today we bring you another Bridal Gown Monday but this time we're going to show you a few ways to add polka dots to your wedding. Polka dots are a timeless pattern that can cross all types of styles. Vintage, Contemporary, Modern and Gothic all can include polka dots in a way that enhances the wedding. And let's be real... polka dots are awesome. So here we'll show you all the ways that you can subtly or boldly add some polka dot patterns to your wedding.

Bridal Gown:

These days you can find polka dots throughout the dress. Whether directly on it, as an overlay coat or shawl, as sleeves, or as a tulle overlay skirt. You name it they've got it. Here are some looks we particularly loved in Classic, Modern, and Gothic styles.



From Left to Right: 
Vintage Feel: Nellie - LouLou | Modern Twist: Alma - Francesca Miranda Fall 2016
Gothic: Black and Ivory Polka Dot Dress - LAmei 

Shoes:

Want a subtle pop of Polka Dot? Shoes are a great way to add them into your wedding subtly. Whether they are seen for only photos, you get a glimpse of them just as you walk in your gown, they are used as your bridesmaids shoes, or you wear them only for the reception, this is a great way to add a hint of polka dot without it being overwhelming. Below we highlight our favourites in a simple flat, contemporary sling back, a modern edge, and classic feel.



From Left to Right:
Flats: Poppy Ballet Flats - JCrew | Contemporary Sandal: Zara
Modern Twist: Midnight 00 - Hudson Bay Company | Classic Feel: Romy 85 - Jimmy Choo

Bridal Accessories:

In accessories you can be as bold or as sublte as you'd like. From Make up to bridal veils and all others in between you can have all your accessories be polka dot or add a few for flair! Below we have a Bridal Veil, Make up look, and Earrings all with a pop of polka dot!

  
From Left to Right:
METALLIC POLKA DOT VEIL  - Crown and Glory | Polka dot Make up - Make Up by Ragnhild 
Earrings - RozenthalJewelry

Wedding Decor:

You can really Polka Dot up your decor. Tables, Table runners, Invitations, Backdrops, Chairs and Chair Covers... there is just so many options and possibility to really create a subtle or bold polka dot theme for your wedding with your decor choices. Below we have some of our favourites in a table runner, charger plate, and backdrop (the backdrop credit link takes you to a full polka dot wedding which you can gain some inspiration from a real wedding).

  
From Left to Right:
Table Runner - Donna Wilson and Matthew Robins | Charger Plate - Vividhue Home
Backdrop: Studio DBI and DC Rentals

Cakes:

Cakes are a timeless way to add polka dots to your wedding. Whether using the traditional polka dot, the swiss dot, or a more modern look it's a great way to add the polka dot flair to your wedding. Below we have a modern twist, and a more vintage feel wedding cake.

From left to right:
Modern Twist - Tortik Annushka | Vintage Feel -  Erin Bakes photographed Mark Davidson Photography

For Men:

We cannot forget the Grooms and Groomsmen and what better way to incorporate polka dots but in their fashion. A full polka dot suit, their vest or shirt, tie, bow tie or pocket square, or even their shoes all of these are great ways to add a little polka dot in your grooms bridal party. Below we have a suit, bow tie, pocket square and shoes that we loved!



From left to right:
Men's Suit - Dolce and Gabbana | Bow Tie and Pocket Square - SERENEhandmade
Polka Dot Oxfords - Jimmy Choo

But what do you think?? How would you add polka dots to your wedding and/or event? And if polka dots aren't your forte what pattern or colour would you use? Let us know in the comments below!

See you next week!