While the white wedding gown is generally a tradition, if you don’t feel like wearing white, you don’t have to! In fact, more designers are recongizing colored wedding gowns as a growing trend and are creating beautiful gowns in various hues.

Check out the following colorful dresses for inspiration for your own non-white bridal gown!

This gorgeous scarlet wedding gown is a definite eye-catcher! This taffeta ball gown features a dropped waist, pick-up skirt, lace up back and a lace flower embellishment at the waist for even more style. Shy brides need not apply; this dress should only be worn by those women who aren’t afraid of a little color!

If you are a little unsure of wearing a dramatically colored wedding gown, choose a dress in a silver tone like the one shown at right. You’ll still get away from the traditional white wedding dress, but you’ll feel more comfortable wearing a demure color. This particular gown features plenty of beading to add visual interest, plus a corset bodice and soft satin material.

Whoever said the bride shouldn’t wearing a black dress was oh so wrong! As this mermaid-inspired gown proves, black can be very chic for weddings. This gorgeous gown features an open back, layers of lace and beading,  and a two-tone belt at the waist to add style and flair. If you really want to be bold, a black wedding gown certainly fits the bill!

I think this is my favorite gown of all the ones featured here! This sheath wedding dress features a bright, vivid coral shade with dropped wrapped bodice, plenty of ruffles, and floral embellishments that really add a certain pizzazz to this gown. I can just picture a bride wearing this to her beach wedding!

While white wedding dresses are usually a given, there’s no rule that says you can’t wear a different color. The bottom line? This is YOUR wedding day – wear the color you feel your best in!

What do you think about colored wedding gowns? If you like them, which one featured here is your favorite?