The silhouette of a wedding dress is the basic shape and contour of the gown.  Understanding the silhouettes of a dress and deciding on the formality of your wedding will help you narrow down your wedding dress selection.

The Ball Gown:  This style fits a highly formal wedding.  The gowns have fitted corset-style bodice and a very dramatic skirt.  This style of gown suits most body types.

“A” Line Gown:  Fitted top, the panels of the wedding dress extend in an A formation.  This style of dress has no defined waist.  Very fitting for brides with board shoulders or wide hip area.

Sheath:  Very sexy and slimming style of wedding gown.  Most bridal designers will use light fabrics on this type of wedding gown.  Brides that are very petite and well portioned will love this type of wedding dress.

Mermaid:  This dress is like the Sheath gown but is a more fitted one.  It shows all the curves of your body.  The skirt flares from the knee down.  A very romantic gown.

Empire:  This type of dress creates an illusion of a larger bust.  It’s best worn by a petite bride, or brides that are pear shape in figure as it hides the bottom part of the body elegantly.

The Ottawa Gatineau area has both trendy and traditional bridal dress shops, so there’s something for all of you!  Start shopping for your perfect wedding dress using our online wedding directory today!