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Traditionally brides did wear color. It wasn't until the late 1800s that white was introduced as a symbol of wealth. Virginity was completely irrelevant and was symbolized by blue. White as a wedding color that was later changed to incorrectly symbolize virginity didn't occur until after the turn of the century and it was a fashion statement at the same time since every woman wanted to copy Queen Victoria. Up until that time, brides everywhere wore their best dress they already owned, usually in a jewel tone color because white was expensive and it was impractical for anyone who wasn't royalty to wear a dress only once in their lifetime. In some cultures, even to this day, white is considered a symbol of death and not worn at weddings at all whereas red symbolizes love and passion so is worn instead. Therefore if a bride wants to wear color, she has every right to do so and it's no one's place to judge if she does. UK and Australia are big on colored wedding dresses if you do a Google search for them. Alot of women actually don't look good in any shade of white or ivory, or they don't want to wear it for some other personal reason, so they choose an actual color that complements their skin. 

My mom wore a pale blue wedding dress and it was gorgeous.  When I was little I always wanted to wear a red dress but as an adult I changed my mind.  I think you should wear whatever will make you feel special and most beautiful.  The trick is to find a colored dress that stands out as super special and doesn't look promy.  Look at celeberties' red carpet Oscar looks for inspiration.  those gowns are always so special.  check out this website for some amazing dresses  http://www.edressit.com/Default.aspx in customizable colors. 

You don't have to wear white you know.  There are plenty of nice bridal gowns in gold, champagne, ivory.  I'm sure that any of those alternatives to white would look good on you if white doesn't already.