All About Wedding Gloves

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Gloves make an exquisite statement. The bride as well as everyone else in the wedding party can wear them.

GLOVE STYLE

The type of glove worn depends on the style and sleeve length of the dress.

• Sleeveless: a long, over the elbow glove is appropriate and will provide a touch of elegance and formality.
• Short-sleeve: requires a below the elbow glove
• Long-sleeve: a wrist-length glove is all that is necessary

Glove style needs to be consistent with the fabric, style and color of the gown. Silk gowns are worn with silk gloves in white or ivory depending on the color and hue of the dress. Velvet, sheer, matte, and leather can also be appropriate depending upon the time of day the wedding will take place and which texture best compliments the gown. Trim details from the dress, such as pearls, rosebuds or lace can adorn the gloves as well.

Brides maids and other members of the wedding party generally we ar white or ivory as well. "Dyed to Match" gloves can also be worn that accentuate the color of their dresses or bouquets.

GLOVE ETIQUETTE

The Bride wears gloves when she enters the ceremony and walks down the aisle. The appropriate time to remove her gloves is during the ceremony, when she gives her maid of honor the bouquet or when the couple is exchanging vows. To avoid confusion, the bride can wear a mousquetaire glove, which will allow her to slip her hand out for exchanging rings.

The bride should wear gloves when she enters the reception, during the receiving line, and for the special dances with the groom and her father. The bridal party wears gloves during the ceremony and receiving line. Gloves are never worn while consuming the wedding meal unless they are mousquetaire gloves.