Wedding dresses for summer, winter and Danish weather

What the Danish weather means for the choice of dress, fabric and shoes.

Which wedding dress suits a warm Danish summer wedding?

A Danish summer wedding suits a wedding dress in a fabric that lets the air through: chiffon, light lace, tulle or thin crepe, with as few underlayers as possible. An A-line or empire with an open back is cooler than a fitted satin corset. Long sleeves in thin lace are actually bearable. Try the dress at the end of your fitting, when you have warmed up. You will find light models among our bohemian wedding dresses.

Which wedding dress suits a winter wedding in Denmark?

A winter wedding suits a wedding dress in a heavier fabric such as satin, mikado or crepe, which keeps you warm and falls beautifully in the low light. Long sleeves are an advantage both in church and in the photos outside. Also think about what you wear over the dress: a white cape, a faux fur stole or a bolero. Choose shoes you can walk the twenty metres from the car in. See our wedding dresses with long sleeves.

Can you have a wedding in October in Denmark, or is the weather too bad for a wedding dress?

Yes, October has become one of the best months for a wedding in Denmark: the light is warm late in the day, the autumn colours make the photos beautiful, and both venues and photographers are easier to book than in June. Plan for rain rather than treating it as a surprise. Make sure there is somewhere to go indoors and enough umbrellas for the guests, and the rest takes care of itself. For a cool October day, take a look at our wedding dresses with long sleeves.

How do I avoid getting mud on the train of my wedding dress when we have photos taken outdoors?

Bustle the train before you walk onto grass, and put on flat shoes or boots for the photos. Wet grass and sand leave marks on the hem that are hard to remove afterwards. If you have had a bustle sewn in, it takes three seconds. If you still get a stain, let it dry and send the dress for cleaning instead of rubbing it. Our tailor can sew in the bustle, and stains are dealt with by cleaning the wedding dress.

How do I avoid getting sunburnt in a strapless wedding dress?

Apply sunscreen to your shoulders, chest and back in the morning, and choose one that is neither yellow nor greasy, because it will rub off on the wedding dress. Take breaks in the shade during the photo shoot, and bring a light stole or thin wrap you can put over your shoulders between shots. A sunburnt stripe along the edge of the dress shows in every photo for the rest of the day. You will find more skin advice in questions about beauty and styling.