Once you've determined the overall style of your wedding, it's time to define who you are and how to make your statement. This will help you tremendously in narrowing down the hundreds of wedding dress styles!

What's your Dress personality? You'll probably be one of 6 different types.

Traditionalist:
Classic and conservative, refined and tasteful. For example, a white, full-length wedding dress with a court train, tastefully accented with lace and pearls, full-length sleeves or wearing white elbow-length gloves, crowned by a tiara. Consider dress designs by Alvina Valente, Amelia Carrara, Amsale, Anne Barge, Christos, Diamond, Jim Hjelm Couture, Marissa, Peter Langner, Richard Glasgow, Ron LoVese.

Princess:
Romantic, feminine, frilly and even Renaissance era styles. For example, think of Cinderella: strapless, pearled or beaded bodice with at least a 7-layer skirt with a long cathedral train with a cathedral veil. Consider wedding dress designs by Amelia Casablanca, Candice Solomon, Daniel Thompson, Eve of Milady, Justina McCaffrey, Lazaro, Louise Hamlin Wright

Naturalist:
Pure, simple, flowing, soft. For example, a delicate, flowing intermission-length dress, minimal embellishments, with a crown of fresh flowers adorning your head. Consider wedding dress designs by Amarildine, Amy Kuschel, Amy Michelson, Christiana Couture, Elizabeth Fillmore, Genny, Manolo, Reva Mivasagar, Rostarose.

Uptown:
Progressive, chic, minimalist, elegant. For example, a full-length mermaid sheath, strapless and backless, tastefully decorated with contemporary lines and minimal embellishments, accentuated with a flowing cathedral veil. Consider wedding gown designs by Badgley Mischka, Carolina Herrera, Caroline Castigliano, Edgardo Bonilla, Helen Morley, Monique Lhuiller, Ritva Westenius, Tomasina, Vera Wang

Contempo Queen:
Cutting edge, artistic, unconventional. Only the most forward, trendy fashions will do. Daring combinations that are "unacceptable" for most. Consider wedding dress designs by Amanda Wakeley, David Fielden, Domo Adami, Robert Danes.

What Other People Think...
When defining your wedding dress style, remember, everyone from your best friend to your future mother-in-law will have opinions, but it ultimately comes down to what makes you feel right and fulfills your vision. Be true to yourself!
This is your day--this is your life!