Who said you have to say these two imperative words in white? Better yet, who said you have to walk down the aisle and tie the knot in such a standard and outdated look? We’re not here to bash traditions and whatnot, but we’re here to tell you that as a modern-day bride, you can wear whatever it is you want to wear on the most important day of your life.

With that in mind, we’ve seen a lot of styles that prove exactly that point, with brides wearing pants on their wedding day instead of the billowing puffy princess-gown, little short dresses and most recently, colored gowns. And if you think about it, there’s actually no need to conform on the most important day of your life with standard colors! If you really want to stand out, there’s nothing like a palette of statement-worthy tones to show the world you truly mean business. With that in mind, we’ve scoured fabulous runway inspo to show you the colors you can go for!

For more bridal gowns, here are some bridal inspirations straight from the runways!

Article Written by Cindy Menassa