We’re probably going to get a lot of flak after this but hey, not all of us picture ourselves getting married in a white gown.

If you think for a moment, even fairy-tale princesses get to choose their own wedding dress colours, Belle wears yellow and Ariel wears Aqua — so why should we concur to the rules?

Here are 5 perfectly reasonable excuses to break the white gown rule on your big day.

‘’I don’t care how I look on my wedding day,’’ said no bride ever.

Whether you play it cool or choose to elope, admit it — you want to look like a movie star, a drop dead gorgeous diva, an ethereal angel — every girl dreams to look her best on her big day. But the stress of looking good combined with the strains of preparations can leave you looking exhausted.

When it comes to wedding traditions, we’ve all heard about wearing something old, new, borrowed and blue. But have you heard about couples dissecting chickens to set up their wedding dates or brides pre-planning their crying session one month in advance (strange, right?)

Scroll through to find out some other crazy wedding traditions that — gross or strange as they might be — represent the century-old customs that keep people close to their roots.

Let's be real - you are only going to wear your wedding dress once. Spending a fortune on a dress that you will wear only once doesn't make much sense. But then again, it is the most important day of your life.

Luckily, there are some things you can do to make your dress look luxe for less. Here are 5 of them:

Here's a shoutout to all the lovely brides looking for a princess-themed wedding — your wishes have come true. Kensington Palace – the former house of Princess Diana is now a wedding venue, offering brides and grooms use of its orangery — one of the most beautiful ones in the world.

Young couples can use the palace’s majestic settings as the perfect backdrop for their D-day. According to the Kensington Palace website, the setting has been licensed for civil wedding and partnership ceremonies, offering “an unforgettable atmosphere”.

The idea of a destination wedding is so charming and romantic. Taking off with your closest friends and family to another part of the world to have them witness the greatest day of your life - it doesn't get any better.

However, a destination wedding is far more complex and chaotic to plan than a domestic wedding because of all the logistics. Here are 7 things you should keep in mind when planning a destination wedding.

Love knows no bounds, nor does the heart-melting array of emotions that comes down to a day of laughter, tears, goodbyes and new beginnings.

The International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers (ISPWP) has released the winners of its members-only wedding photography contest 2016. And to put it simply — the results are spellbinding.

These stunning shots are judged by 16 world class wedding photographers (4 for each quarterly contest) who choose the best images from the most renowned wedding photographers in the world. Check out some of our favourite shots below.

You might think beach and outdoor weddings are totally out-of-the-box but here's a raincheck - daring couples are ditching the beaches and heading to volcanoes, mountains and forests to make their D-day memorable.

If you’re struggling to find your dream wedding destination then we suggest you ditch the norms, cross traditional chapels off your list and head to some of the most stunning wedding locations around the globe. Here, we've rounded up 10 of the most unusually breathtaking venues where folks are tying the knot.

When it comes to Eastern bridal fashion, there is no better inspiration than the glitzy world of Bollywood. Intricate embroidery, heavy embellishments, vibrant colours and rich fabrics - it has everything you might want for your big day, and some more.

Here we have listed down some stunning Indian bridal outfits inspired by our favourite Bollywood divas.

These days, more brides are saying no to the traditional long, lavish, white dress. They’re forsaking the bridal standard in favour of attire that better exemplifies and embraces their style and personality, with diverse cuts, colours, styles and silhouettes.

We’ve compiled a list of some stunning real-life brides who were too bold, spirited and colourful to wear white. Continue scrolling down to see which colour matches your personality best.