A wedding is one of the most important milestones a woman will experience in her life. It's not surprising then that every detail must be perfect. A lot of planning goes into choosing the right decorations, invitations, a beautiful cake, party favours for guests, fabulous floral arrangements, but perhaps most important of all?the wedding dress. Every bride fantasizes about a flowing, elegant white gown crafted from beautiful fabrics to make her look like a princess on her special day.

The tradition of the wedding gown as we now know it began in the Victorian Era when flowing, white silk wedding gowns were popular. Prior to this time, women's bridal gowns were shorter in length and often included colors like black and red. But soon after Queen Victoria wed Albert of Saxe-Coburg in 1840, many women paid homage to the Queen by emulating the style of dress she had chosen.

Most people associate white wedding gowns with a symbolic meaning. Usually, these meanings involve purity or the beginning of a new life. But, this was not Queen Victoria's intention when she chose to wear a white gown. She simply wanted to use a white lace in her wedding gown, and chose an all-white gown for personal style and preference. Regardless of the origin of the tradition, white wedding gowns have been worn for centuries. For most women, they are an important part of creating the perfect wedding.

In the twentieth century, wedding dresses were increasingly embellished with detailed embroidery and intricate lace for an elegant and beautiful look. Long trains and veils were added to complete the bride's ensemble. In these days, the more expensive and elaborate the gown, the more a woman was admired for her wealth and status.

Nowadays, wedding gowns are no longer a measure of a woman's social status. Regardless of a bride's budget, there are beautiful gowns in all prices ranges so that every woman can feel beautiful on her wedding day.

Wedding dress styles are constantly evolving, but many women still look to the white wedding gown that has been a staple of wedding tradition for so long. For these brides, there is nothing better than the classic elegance and fairy tale beauty of a lovely white gown to make the most important day of their lives a memory that will endure forever.