7 Red Wedding Dresses That'll Leave You Re-Thinking White

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Kate Headley

While we'd never say it's wrong to stick to tradition, we know many brides are looking to break the mold—and the color of a wedding dress is no exception! We'll always love a classic white bridal gown, but these bold red dresses prove it's just as romantic to walk down the aisle wearing the color of love.

Bride Anjana Kadakkal opted for red instead of white to align herself with her Indian culture, in which "only widows wear all white," she says. She stunned in her Washington D.C.-based wedding wearing a ruffled tulle Vera Wang look with a modest, collared neckline.

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Chrissy Teigen's Red Wedding Dress

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Aaron Delesie

Chrissy Teigen looked like the supermodel she is when she wed John Legend in 2013 in Villa Pizzo, Lake Como, Italy. The bride slipped into a Vera Wang carmine-red gown for her reception.

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Grey's Anatomy Wedding Dress

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Peter "Hopper" Stone

We'll never forget the way we felt when our favorite, offbeat Grey's Anatomy character, Dr. Cristina Yang, tossed out tradition while showing off a plunging neckline as she wed Owen Hunt (Kevin McKidd).

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AvailCo. Dress

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This handmade silk taffeta gown by AvailCo boasts a pick-up skirt along with a draped neckline and tasteful V-cut back.

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Oscar de la Renta Dress

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A red wedding dress is already statement-making, but when you add layers of tulle and ruffles, this Oscar de la Renta design becomes a true red-carpet moment.

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A Simple Red Sheath

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Kara Pearson

If you're searching for a more streamlined silhouette, take a cue from this Denver bride's candy-red silk number.

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Velvet Red Dress

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Red isn't always for the glamorous bride. This velvet Oscar de la Renta number is a boho bride's dream come true.

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