Holiday weddings are unique for many reasons. Holiday weddings already have a theme which is difficult to totally break away from. Weddings around Thanksgiving and Christmas are expected to have colors of autumn and winter. Friends and families often gather to celebrate the holidays. A wedding can bring them together in one trip, making it easy for everyone, Stevenson said.
People also have time off from work during the holidays.
Fashion Dr. Phyllis Miller, fashion consultant with MSU's School of Human Sciences, offered some advice on holiday wedding styles. Luxurious brocades, which have designs woven into the fabric, are dramatic and capture candlelight beautifully. Also, heavier satin and taffeta make lovely holiday gowns. Long or three-quarter sleeves will keep the chill away. Richer, beaded trims and heavier laces covered with sequins or pearls are also suitable on heavier fabrics and fall or winter gowns.