If you just became engaged, your first major purchase for your wedding will probably be your wedding dress. Choosing your wedding gown may be the biggest decision you make, other than saying, "Yes." Brides oftentimes agonize for months, trying on dozens of dresses, before making a final decision on the perfect wedding gown. When picking your wedding dress, don't think a white gown is your only option. In recent years, it is becoming more common for brides to wear colorful dresses on their wedding day. Racy Red It's traditional for the bride to wear red in other countries, but the red wedding dress has yet to make a big splash in the United States. In China, red symbolizes joy and good fortune. Chinese weddings feature red decor, red flowers and yes, red wedding gowns. In some European countries, it's not unusual to see red wedding gowns from brick red to fire engine red to deep burgundy. Red is a festive color and often associated with hearts and love, so it makes sense to wear it on your wedding day. Feeling Blue Blue might not be a color that you'd normally associate with wedding dresses, but it's been increasing in popularity in the last few years. If blue is your favorite color, consider making a bold statement and getting married in your favorite shade! Basic Black Nothing could be further from the conventional pure, white wedding dress than a black one. London-based designer, David Fielden even went so far as to suggest that brides wear black while their bridesmaids wear white. It definitely takes things in a whole new direction! Before brides go running out to buy black dresses, there is a word of caution. Years ago, Sarah Jessica Parker wore black when she married her husband, actor Matthew Broderick. In a 2006 interview with Marie Claire magazine, the "Sex and the City" star admits that she looks back and regrets not wearing a more traditional gown at her wedding. Weddings are incredibly special days. Just a Little Color For brides who aren't thrilled with the idea of skipping the white gown altogether, there is another option. You can wear the traditional white dress but add a little color with a colored sash, bow, trim or hemline. Some bridal retailers offer wedding gowns with these types of colorful accents. With these dresses, you can liven up your look without being overwhelmed by too much color. Source: sheknows.com