Getting Married in Tracht — The Ultimate Guide to a Traditional Wedding

Traditional Tracht fashion is becoming increasingly popular and is no longer confined to Alpine regions. Getting married in a wedding Dirndl is growing in appeal and has firmly established itself as a milestone in traditional weddings. Tying the knot in Tracht is truly having its moment. The old-fashioned, stuffy days are over — tradition meets modernity, and it's this exciting blend that makes it so compelling!

What Does the Bride Wear at a Tracht Wedding?

You're the bride and you'll be wearing the most stunning Tracht at your wedding. White? Well, hold on! It doesn't always have to be white. Bridal Dirndl colours are far more flexible: whether white, red, green, or even black — choose the colour that makes you feel your best!

Most women prefer soft pastel shades such as cream, pink, or light blue alongside white. Think dreamy, innocent, elegant! When it comes to fabric, you're free to decide which materials you'd like for your wedding Tracht.

Popular choices — much like with classic wedding dresses — include silk with lace. As an alternative to the traditional apron, waist sashes are also a lovely option. They beautifully accentuate the bride's curves!

When it comes to Tracht shoes, comfort matters far more than heel height! The shoes must be comfortable — pumps are a great choice as they elongate the legs and are easy to wear all day. Whether open-toed, closed, or peep-toe is entirely up to you. Let your personal taste be your guide.

Hair and veil:

When it comes to your hair, we'd suggest skipping the veil — it isn't part of traditional wedding Tracht. Instead, focus on flower crowns, sparkling hair accessories, and the like. Paired with an elegant yet playful braided updo — which works for both long and shorter hair — you'll be perfectly styled for your Tracht wedding!

Floral accessories:

When choosing floral accessories, make sure they complement your bridal bouquet. If you'd rather avoid fresh flowers, artificial blooms are a perfectly fine alternative — they're often more durable and hold up through even the longest nights.

Jewellery:

In addition to hair accessories, most brides also wear necklaces and earrings, though earrings are typically kept understated so as not to distract from an elaborate hairstyle. As for the type of jewellery, the choice is again entirely yours — it doesn't have to be traditional Tracht jewellery.

Make-up:

Most brides wouldn't skip elegant make-up on their wedding day. That said, it's best to keep it on the natural side so that the combination of jewellery, hair, and Dirndl doesn't feel overwhelming. Stick to warm earthy tones and add a touch of colour with blush, eyeshadow, and lipstick — all coordinated to match your overall look, of course.

The groom has more options for styling his wedding Tracht than he might think: traditional menswear, whether a rustic Lederhose in all lengths and styles or a classic elegant Tracht suit — a Trachtenhemd (traditional shirt), waistcoat, and Trachtenjanker should all be part of the look to make it clear that he is the groom. After all, the happy couple should stand out from their guests.

Accessories for the groom:

Men also have a wide selection of accessories to choose from: pocket squares, bow ties, neckties, braces, Charivari, buttonhole flowers, Tracht socks, Loferl, Haferlschuhe, and much more can all be used in various ways to really dress up the groom.

That gives him more options than his bride — but remember: less is more! The outfit shouldn't look overdone, because ultimately it's the bride who should take centre stage.

Colour choice:

The colours and fabrics are best decided together with the bride, because on that day you want to show the world that you belong together, right? So your outfits should be coordinated accordingly.

Just as with a classic wedding, the same rules apply at a Tracht wedding: too short, too revealing, too loud and colourful, too black, and too white are all no-gos! The traditional knee-skimming midi Dirndl is therefore the perfect length for wedding guests.

Colour choice:

Garish colours should also be avoided so as not to draw attention away from the bride. Your Dirndl can certainly be colourful, but it's best to opt for understated shades — such as trending pastel tones.

Shoes and accessories:

The rest of the outfit should not be too eye-catching either: cute ballet flats or understated pumps work well for shoes. Braided hairstyles with floral elements or other hair accessories are typical but should be kept simple.

For Tracht jewellery, go for small stud earrings, a bracelet, or a necklace. Again, please keep it understated!

Make-up:

Take it down a notch with your make-up too. Soft earthy tones as eyeshadow, mascara, a little blush for a healthy glow, and nude lipstick are all ideal. Just keep it down to earth.

Looking for the perfect guest outfit? Our selection of wedding guest Dirndl will help you find the perfect Tracht dress for the big day.