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

The trend of traditional clothing is becoming increasingly popular and is no longer stopping outside the Alpine regions. Getting married in a wedding Dirndl is enjoying ever-increasing popularity and is definitely one of the milestones in terms of traditional weddings. So, getting married in traditional clothing is in a boom phase. The old-fashioned, stuffy times are over, tradition meets modernity, and this spicy mix is what makes it so exciting!

What does the bride wear at a traditional wedding?

You are the bride and will wear the most beautiful white traditional dress at your wedding. White? No, wait! It doesn't always have to be white. For a bridal Dirndl, the colors are much more flexible: whether white, red, green, or even black – choose the color you feel comfortable in!

Most women prefer pastel shades like cream, pink, or light blue in addition to white. So dreamy, innocent, elegant! You can also decide quite openly which materials your wedding outfit should be made of.

Similar to a classic wedding dress, silk with lace is particularly popular. Alternatively to the classic apron, there are also waistbands. They showcase the bride's curves beautifully!

The most important thing about traditional shoes is not the height but the comfort! The shoe must be comfortable and preferably a pump, because pumps make legs look long and are very comfortable at the same time. Whether open, closed, or semi-closed doesn't play a major role here. You can let your taste run wild again.

Hair and Veil:

When it comes to your hair, you should probably forgo a veil. They are not part of traditional wedding attire. Instead, you should focus on flower crowns or rhinestones and the like. Combined with an elegant yet playful braided hairstyle, which is available for both long and shorter hair, you'll be perfectly styled for your traditional wedding!

Flower Accessories:

When choosing flower accessories, make sure they match your bridal bouquet later. If you prefer to do without real flowers, you can of course also opt for artificial flowers – these are often more robust and can withstand long nights.

Jewelry:

In addition to hair accessories, most brides also wear necklaces and earrings, with the earrings being kept more in the background so as not to distract from the elaborate hairstyle. You can decide freely what kind of jewelry you want: it doesn't necessarily have to be traditional jewelry.

Make-up:

A bride usually doesn't forgo elegant make-up. However, it's important that it remains rather natural so as not to appear too intrusive in combination with jewelry, hair, and Dirndl. You should use warm brown tones and can add some color with blush, eyeshadow, and lipstick, which should naturally match the rest of your outfit.

The groom has more options for designing his wedding attire than he thinks: traditional fashion for men, whether it's rustic Lederhose in all lengths and variations or a classic elegant traditional suit – a traditional shirt, vest, and traditional jacket should be included to really make it clear that you are the groom. The bridal couple should stand out from their guests.

Accessories for the groom:

Men also have a wide selection of accessories: pocket squares, bow ties, ties, suspenders, Charivari, boutonnieres, traditional socks, Loferl, Haferl shoes, and much more can be used in various ways to dress up the groom.

This leaves him with more options than his bride, but be careful: less is more! The outfit shouldn't look too cluttered, because ultimately it's the bride who should be in the spotlight.

Color choice:

It's best to discuss which colors or fabrics you'd like with the bride, because on that day you want to show that you belong together, don't you? Therefore, your outfits should also be coordinated with each other.

As with a classic wedding, the same applies to a traditional costume wedding: too short, too revealing, too garish and colorful, too black, and too white are no-gos! The traditional knee-length midi Dirndl therefore offers the perfect length for a Dirndl for wedding guests.

Color choice:

Bright colors should also be avoided so as not to distract from the bride. The Dirndl can be colorful, but it's better to opt for subtle colors like trendy pastel shades.

Shoes and accessories:

The rest of the outfit should also not be too flashy: sweet ballet flats or subtle pumps are suitable for shoes. Braided hairstyles with floral elements or other hair accessories are typical, but should be kept simple.

For traditional jewelry, you should opt for small stud earrings, a bracelet, or a necklace. Again, please not too pompous!

Make-up:

You should also tone down the make-up. Subtle brown tones are suitable for eyeshadow, mascara, a little blush to add color to the face, and nude lipsticks. Everything very down to earth.