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Blush & bashful: 21 pastel pink wedding dresses that are your new signature color

When Shelby from Steel Magnolias declared “blush and bashful” to be her signature wedding colors, we knew we’d be forever feeling the pink kinship. Colored wedding dresses are absolutely something you can rock, especially when they’re pale, perfect, and pastel pink. Let’s see what pastel pink wedding dresses previous Offbeat Brides have worn AND a few we’re jonesing for in general.

Is your perfect black and white dress found in here?

Is the perfect-for-Halloween black and white dress found in here?

With Halloween close at hand, all things goth, Tim Burton-esque, and noir are up for grabs, style-wise. That’s why we’re especially excited to share some of our favorite black and white wedding dresses to tickle your dark side. Is your perfect-for-the-season (or ANY season) black and white dress found somewhere in this collection of tulle, chiffon, silk, and all things nice? If so, shout it out in the comments!

Let’s get to the black and white dress ogling…

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Meridith & Kevin’s Victorian-inspired autumn wedding

The wedding explodes with Victorian style, rich hues, and elegance. Add in the pagan ceremony, secret tattoos, and double top hats, and you’re in for a treat. And just wait until you see the bride’s favorite moment (sobs!) and the feeling the bride describes at the ceremony (shivers!).

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Laura & Jason’s tattooed and belly-dancing historical wedding

When the bride and her sister make eight hardcore Victorian-inspired outfits for the wedding, you know this is serious-business history love. Add in the Victorian dancing, regimental band, and amazing belly dance and drum performance, and you’ve got a recipe for an outstanding wedding celebrating a gorgeous family home and era. Wait until you hear what the bride did with her antique ring!