Wedding Send-Off Ideas for a Fun Wedding Exit

After the beauty of your wedding ceremony and joyful celebration at your reception, it is time, at last, to leave the party and start your new life together. There are a lot of ways, both traditional and unique, that couples choose for their wedding send-off. It is another small piece in wedding planning that creates lifelong memories and fun photos. So, whether you make your exit under a sparkling fireworks show wearing your stunning affordable wedding dress or are looking for something more simple, here are ten wedding send-off ideas to get you started.

Choose a Wedding Exit That Lets Out Your Inner Child

Planning something fun and playful for your wedding exit will bring a smile to your guests’ faces, both adults and children. The surest way to get a smile is to pick a send-off that is unexpected, something kids and adults will both love and remember. You won’t need to stage your reaction with these send-offs, your photographer is sure to capture genuine joy and candid smiles, guaranteed!

Wedding Send Off #1: Bubbles

Bubbles create a whimsical ambiance and lighthearted magic for a wedding send-off, and are a fun way to fill the hearts of your guests with hope and love as they usher you out. The best part? There is minimal clean-up and no sweeping with bubbles! Personalized colored mini bubble bottles can double as excellent wedding favors, or you can invest in a few bubble guns or a bubble machine to fill the air.

paper airplane wedding exit

Wedding Send Off #2: Paper Airplanes

Paper airplanes are also a fun and unique send-off idea. You can go as straightforward or as complicated as you want on this. Guests can fold their own airplanes with paper passed out or put on tables. Or, you can pre-fold them before. Bonus points are awarded for cute, inspiring messages on the planes!

glow sticks for wedding send off

Wedding Send Off #3: Glow Sticks

Glow sticks are a safer, more long-lasting alternative to sparklers. What’s more, you can purchase glow sticks in many colors and most likely get them in your wedding colors. When guests wave them, they make fun and exciting photos for your send-off. The larger sized glow sticks work better for spinning and waving, and there are a wide variety of styles to choose from, like foam glow sticks, lightsabers, and fiber optic wands.

sprinkles for wedding send off

Wedding Send Off #4: Sprinkles

If you are looking for a fun, more tasty alternative to rice or confetti, consider having your guests throw sprinkles. There are so many different kinds of sprinkles that you can throw (and put on your ice cream), so find what fits you. You can package them in individual sachets or have your guests scoop their own.

Choose a Creative Send Off That is Friendly for the Environment

If you want to have a fun wedding send-off but are worried about the impact on the environment, consider the following ideas for eco-friendly options.

lavender for unique wedding send off

Wedding Send Off #5: Local Greenery

Leaves and plants are a beautiful, elegant send-off that smell fresh and are fantastic for outdoor weddings. If you use local plants, you often do not have to deal with clean-up either. Some of our top choices for local greenery include:

  • Eucalyptus
  • Lavender
  • Fall leaves

dried flowers for cute wedding send off

Wedding Send Off #6: Dried herbs

Dried herbs are another aromatic and low-impact way to send a couple off. You can purchase dried herbs in bulk at your local grocery store or look into using local herbs from a nearby garden. As an added bonus, each herb symbolizes different meanings and blessings. Some of our favorites include:

  • Sage
  • Rosemary
  • Basil
  • Marjoram

flower petal wedding send off

Wedding Send-Off #7: Fresh or Dried Flower Petals

Flowers undoubtedly play a part in weddings, and you can incorporate them up to the very end by having your guests throw fresh or dried flowers or flower petals. Choose a favorite flower that the bride loves or flowers that match the wedding party. It is another colorful and aromatic way to end the party and start your life together.

bird seed for wedding send off

Wedding Send Off #8: Bird Seed

Bird seed is another fun and different way to send off the happy couple, particularly during the day when the birds are around for clean up. You can hand out pre-prepared sachets or have your guests serve themselves.

Choose a Unique Send Off That Has Guests Waving Instead of Throwing

If you aren’t thrilled about the potential mess and clean-up of throwing items, consider having your guests wave a special item instead. They are fantastic to personalize and make great wedding favors.

flags for wedding send off

Wedding Send-Off #9: Banners, Flags, or Streamers

Banners, flags, and streamers make a colorful and fun send-off for any occasion. You can make it extra special for your wedding by getting them in your wedding colors, the university colors where you met, or classic black and white. You can order them in bulk, hand make them using cloth scraps and patterns, or order them in pieces and assemble them yourself. Glittery or shiny streamers can offer a similar look to sparklers without the fire danger.

wedding send off idea for destination wedding

Wedding Send Off #10: Unique Send Offs

Last, but certainly not least, are unique send-offs that match your style and perhaps coincide with a destination wedding. Palm fronds or beach balls are fun send-off ideas if you are having a beach wedding. For a low-maintenance yet fun send-off, you can have guests wave handkerchiefs or make a human bridge that you and your loved one run through.

Make the Night Magical With the Perfect Dress

Whichever send-off you choose, make sure that you have the perfect wedding dress to match your perfect exit. White Elegance offers the most affordable modest wedding dresses on the market. Perfect for LDS weddings and modest ceremonies, White Elegance’s modest bridal gowns come in stunning styles and a variety of lengths and sizes. Many of our modest LDS wedding dresses can be used time and again as temple dresses. For the most affordable wedding dresses on the market, shop White Elegance today.

Essentials for Sisters Preparing for Their LDS Mission

Congratulations! You have accepted the call to serve as a sister missionary for the Lord, and we admire and support you. Your eighteen-month mission will be one of the best, most challenging, and most rewarding times of your life as you work hard and experience change first-hand.

At White Elegance, we hope to prepare sister missionaries of all ages, shapes, and personalities to serve their best and be their best by providing unique, quality, affordable clothing for your temple and mission experiences. Our dresses, skirts, and tops are easy to care for and designed to last, making them a fantastic addition to your missionary packing list. Are you wondering what items need to be on your LDS sister missionary packing list? Discover our top recommendations below.

Our Recommended LDS Sister Missionary Packing List

As stated on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints’ website, “As you are an authorized representative of Jesus Christ and His restored Church, your appearance is often the first message others receive. It should be consistent with the sacred message you are called to share.” You are also called to serve in a unique place with a specific climate, differing temperatures, and various seasons. As you prepare your packing list, let these two principles guide you:

  • First, remember that you are a representative of the Lord and choose items that will best help you represent Him and do His work.
  • Second, remember to pack based on your mission’s climate, temperatures, seasons, and recommendations from your Mission President. For example, if you serve in an area with cold temperatures and snow, you will need a warm coat, boots, and layers for the outdoors. If you serve in a tropical environment, you can leave the warm things at home but may need other items specific to your mission.

Sister Missionary Essentials

Your mission president will include a packing list with essential items relevant to your mission; you can and should use this as your first reference. In most cases, you will be able to purchase and get items out in the field, so you do not need to bring an entire 18-month supply of most things. However, there are a few essentials that all missionaries should prepare to pack, including:

  • Personal hygiene and toiletries, such as makeup, toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, mouthwash, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, deodorant, lotion, razor, hair brush, chapstick, sunscreen, feminine hygiene products, etc.
  • Small first aid kit and any necessary medications
  • Picture ID, passport, copy of your patriarchal blessing and mission call, and other paperwork needed for travel and your mission
  • Personal set of scriptures. You will receive scriptures in your mission language at the MTC and can purchase many study helps, books, journals, and more at the MTC.
  • Sheets and towels
  • Pictures, a journal, and momentos from home

Do NOT bring any of the following items: weapons of any kind, computer, phone, smart watches or unauthorized electronic equipment, daily planners (you will receive one on your mission), playing cards or unauthorized hobby equipment, musical instruments, radios, or extra reading material.

Sister Missionary Clothes and Shoes

You will want to pack missionary clothes that are comfortable, durable, professional, and something you will want to wear again and again! Choose neutral and basic colors for your skirts and slacks, like black, beige, gray, and tan. Then, find tops in colors and styles you love that pair well with different items. We recommend the following:

  • 6-8 dress shirts, such as blouses, tops, and sweaters
  • 6-8 skirts
  • 4-5 dress slacks
  • 3-4 sister missionary dresses
  • 2-3 pairs of comfortable, low-profile sister missionary shoes for everyday use
  • 1 pair of dress shoes
  • 8-10 pairs of temple garments
  • 5-6 shirts for bed, exercise, and service
  • 5-6 bottoms for bed, exercise, and service
  • 8-10 pairs of socks, including ped socks and exercise socks 
  • 1 pair of tennis shoes for exercise and service
  • 4-5 bras
  • 2-3 sports bras
  • Nylons, tights, and slips as needed
  • Slippers 
  • Shower shoes as needed
  • Coat, jacket, and/or rain jacket as needed
  • Hats, belts, and accessories as needed

LDS Temple Dresses & Shoes

One of the most exciting and enlightening experiences before your mission is your temple experience. You can return to the temple as much as you’d like before departing on your mission, and for missionaries with a temple in their mission, you may have the chance to attend while serving. 

White Elegance provides LDS temple gowns that will help you feel comfortable and calm as you enter for the first time and every time after. You can choose from two-piece sets, which include a long-sleeved top and skirt, such as our:

We have beautiful, affordable temple dresses in all styles and sizes if you prefer a dress. Each dress is made with wrinkle-free material, and we always include pockets. Some of our missionary favorites include:

Remember that, in addition to a temple dress or set, you will need a white slip, white nylons or knee-highs, and white shoes or slippers.

Other Accessories

You can also accent outfits or add convenience to your mission or temple trip with jewelry, scripture bags, temple bags, recommend holders, and more. Browse White Elegant Accessories for ideas and inspiration.

Shop for Your LDS Mission at White Elegance

White Elegance is one of the top LDS temple clothing stores in the nation. With an emphasis on quality design and production, we style our tops, skirts, and dresses to complement every woman. With a range of sizes, easy care washable fabrics that resist wrinkles, excellent prices, and shipping worldwide, White Elegance has what you need to prepare for your mission. Shop our collection of modest, affordable LDS temple dresses and mission clothes today!

How Our LDS Temple Dresses Are Made: A Look Inside White Elegance

Over the years, White Elegance has carved out its place in the Utah fashion landscape by providing clothing for special events. In what used to be an almost non-existent market, we’ve created a space where many members of the LDS church can come to buy high-quality, modest clothing. 

White Elegance started from the ground up and has turned the company into a community staple, making beautiful dresses and clothing for many occasions, including LDS temple dresses and modest wedding dresses. We believe what sets White Elegance apart from many others is our commitment to quality and focus on beautiful designs; we give women affordable, elegant dresses that they will love to wear on their special day.

How White Elegance Found their Niche

In 1994, Tamera Perkins and Anna Barbieri, two sisters passionate about providing elegant clothing for temple use, began White Elegance. After asking their friends and family where they could find beautiful, elegant LDS white temple dresses, they recognized the need for dresses that women would love to wear.  

The idea was incredibly successful, and after just 18 months, it had grown to include 36 representatives in 10 states. After the sisters found their success in providing temple dresses for women, they expanded their offerings to include special clothing for every family member. You’ll find men’s and women’s temple clothing, temple endowment dresses, baptism dresses, blessing and christening outfits, and first communion dresses in our clothing collection. 

As one of the first boutique stores that expanded to the online world, White Elegance is proud to offer its products to anyone around the world. Any of our products can be shipped to your door with just a few clicks.

Quality Dresses Handmade in the USA

At White Elegance, we believe what sets us apart from other dress companies is our commitment to making high-quality, beautiful, handmade dresses in the USA. We strive to create clothing that is not only affordable but beautiful and long-lasting. We make clothing for members of the church and anyone who needs special occasion clothing. Let’s take a look at the design and manufacturing process of our products. 

Beautiful, custom clothing designed in-house

Not many clothing companies can say that they design and locally manufacture most of their clothes. As Head Designer at White Elegance, Lisa Raty leads the way in providing modest but beautiful LDS temple gowns and more for women during any stage of life. Since joining the company in 2009, she has created every design in-house, producing patterns exclusive to White Elegance. Using her creativity, she is constantly sketching and designing new silhouettes for clothing, drawing patterns that many of our customers become familiar with and become their favorite dress throughout the years. Our Halifax dress is a new, simple yet modern LDS temple dress that has a timeless style.

Quality fabric that is durable and long-lasting

White Elegance hand-selects quality fabrics from around the world that are custom-dyed to create our unique designs. Designing and sewing our clothes in-house in the USA allows us to control quality while providing the customer with a durable dress that can withstand years of use. While our white LDS temple dresses are beautiful and elegant, they are durable enough to last years, easy to wash, and comfortable for hours of wear.  We love the Summerville dress, a fully-lined dress with a natural waist and a v-neck trim adorned with beautiful lace.

Inclusive sizing

As a women-led and owned company, we recognize that the fashion industry has left many American women behind when it comes to sizing options. At White Elegance, we’re proud to offer inclusive sizing for all of our customers, from XXS to 4XL, and petite, regular, and tall lengths. We believe that every woman, no matter their size, should have beautiful clothing they can feel confident and comfortable in, regardless of the setting or occasion. Each LDS temple dress is designed to be complementary to every woman. One of our favorites is the London, an all-white dress with stretch-lace bodice that is designed to look gorgeous on every woman.

Customer-led fashion

When designing our temple dresses, Lisa Raty says she begins the process by listening to what the customer wants. Because our White Elegance team is so involved in the community, we can receive valuable feedback from our customers. We believe that creating customer-led fashion is so important because our buyers are the ones living in their clothes, and we strive to make fashion that works for them. Each of our designs has been tested and has received overwhelming praise from our customers. If you’re looking for a customer favorite, may we suggest the Madrid? This button-down embroidered dress has plenty of positive reviews and looks beautiful on any woman.

White Elegance is Your Source for Well-Made, Modest Dresses and More

We understand that finding the perfect dress isn’t always an easy process. That is why we remain committed to designing and creating clothing that is not only affordable; it will have you feeling your best for every special occasion. Whether you’re looking for LDS white temple dresses for yourself, special occasion dresses for a daughter, or blessing outfits for a baby boy, we’ve got it all at White Elegance. Our clothes also make wonderful gifts for birthdays, bridal showers, anniversaries, and holidays. Come shop our wide clothing selection to find your perfect dress today.

 

LDS Clothing for Special Events: Wedding, Baptism, & Temple Dresses

There are a few special events that occur when you are a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) that stand out from all the rest. When you choose to make sacred covenants, either at baptism, on your wedding day, or in the temple, that choice affects the rest of your life and often stands out as a joyous jewel in your life events. 

At White Elegance, we believe every dress has a story. We offer LDS temple dresses, modest wedding dresses, and LDS baptism dresses in a variety of sizes and styles and at an affordable price to complement every girl and woman looking for elegant simplicity on her memorable day. 

On these special days, you should feel confident, comfortable, and happy, and be able to focus on the importance of the day — not on the price of the outfit. This outfit, when worn again and again, offers a unique reminder of the day’s events and the covenants made at that time. 

LDS Temple Dresses for Women

White Elegance offers graceful white temple dresses and LDS temple clothing for women at an affordable price. We make our clothing from high-quality fabrics carefully selected from around the world and manufactured in the USA. We use easy-care, washable fabrics custom dyed that resist wrinkles and look simply stunning. We offer a variety of sizes, from XXS to XXXXL, in petite, regular, and tall, and we almost always include pockets! 

White Temple Dresses

If you are looking for white temple dresses, our ten most popular styles include:

We have a variety of styles to fit your unique taste and budget. The design and comfort of White Elegance dresses mean that each style can be worn easily and meet temple standards for temple work, marriage, and other sacred ordinances. These dresses can also be used as your sealing dress, endowment dress, baptism dress, and/or confirmation dress.

LDS Temple Skirt & Top Sets

Many women prefer a skirt and shirt combination when volunteering in the temple. If you are more interested in a skirt and top set, our best sellers include:

We also have a wide variety of LDS temple skirts, tops, and accessories to make your temple experience comfortable and uniquely you!

Modest Wedding Dresses for Women

White Elegance is thrilled to offer modest and affordable wedding dresses for your special day. Many women will spend thousands on a dress that they only wear for pictures and the reception. At White Elegance, our beautiful styles are all below $200 and can be worn time and again as your temple dress after your special day. 

Thoughtfully crafted with high-quality elegance and simplicity, you can make your dress uniquely yours for the big day by adding your personal touch, whether that be a veil, headpiece, beadwork, sash, or cape. Our fabrics are custom dyed and have irresistible detailing that adds a special touch. White Elegance modest wedding dresses come in various sizes, from XXS to XXXXL in petite, regular and tall, and pockets are included. Our six popular styles are:

All dresses, save A Simple Affair, can be worn as temple dresses both on your wedding day and as your sealing dress and/or endowment dress and for every temple visit. 

LDS Baptism Dresses for Girls

A baptismal covenant is a special thing, and we have a dress just as special to match each girl ready to make a choice to be baptized. White Elegance baptism dresses for girls are elegant and unique while still offering comfort and mobility for little girls to twirl and play. Our dresses are fully lined and come in girls’ sizes 2 through 16. Each White Elegance design is carefully measured and graded for size so you can feel confident you get precisely what you need. For specific measurements on each size, click on a style below. 

Short-sleeve LDS Baptism Dresses for Girls

If your special girl loves lace, flowers, bows, or full skirts, we have a variety of styles to match her taste! We have all-white, off-white, and white dresses with pastel colors as accents. Our short-sleeve bestsellers are a dream and include:

Long-sleeve LDS Baptism Dresses for Girls

We also offer two simple and sweet long-sleeve options for girls. White Elegance also has a variety of jackets, shoes, slips, and accessories to complement their special day.

White Elegance has Beautiful, Affordable Temple Clothing for Your Next Special  Celebration

Whether you are entering the waters of baptism for the first time or into the temple doors for the hundredth time, White Elegance offers elegant, affordable clothing to make your experience shine. Our motto is simple: Make It Beautiful. Make It Fit. Make It Affordable. Make the Customer Queen. We invite you to be a queen as you shop our styles!

You can visit us in person at our two convenient Utah locations in Orem and Murray, or visit us online for our complete selection of LDS temple clothing, modest wedding dresses, and LDS baptism dresses and accessories. Get the perfect dress at White Elegance for your perfect day.

Utah Trends: Modest & Minimalist Wedding Dresses

The search for a modest wedding dress in Utah can seem overwhelming. Which dress style will look best on your body type? Do I want a lace gown with long sleeves or a simple, white dress? Utah brides have so many beautiful, affordable options. Even if you have a Pinterest board loaded with inspiration pictures, finding the dress you will wear on your big day can be more complex than you originally planned.

Modest wedding dresses are a staple in Utah’s bridal industry (and with good reason). A majority of brides getting married in Utah are part of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. These brides are expected to wear modest wedding dresses according to the Temple standards. Even brides that aren’t part of the LDS community are inspired to wear modest wedding dresses because of the widespread trend.

Since many brides visit our Utah dress shops to find modest temple gowns and dresses, we keep a wide selection of beautiful options and styles for even the most discerning bride. Two other trends in Utah’s current wedding dress market are minimalist and affordable. If you are interested in finding a wedding dress that checks all of these boxes, here are a few White Elegance dresses to consider.

Popular White Elegance Modest Wedding Dresses

Venice Bridal

Venice Bridal - minimalist & modest wedding dress with long sleeves.

$99.00 – Venice Bridal Dress

An all-stretch lace dress that is fully lined is the perfect pick for your Utah wedding dress. The Venice Bridal wedding dress comes with a lace overlay and full-length sleeves, making this simple wedding dress is ideal for a minimalist wedding. It has pockets, too—a major win in our eyes.

The style also features an empire waist with satin piping for an A-line silhouette that looks good on nearly every shape, including plus and tall sizes. This wedding dress comes in a range of sizes, including XXS-0/2 to 2XL-24/26.

You can easily accentuate this modest wedding dress with beading, pearls, or rhinestones for added flair or leave it plain to keep things as minimalist as possible. No matter which way you style it, the Venice Bridal will be simply elegant on your wedding day.

Holland Bridal

Holland Bridal - a simple & elegant modest wedding dress with long sleeves

$99.00 – Holland Bridal Dress

Long sleeve wedding dresses are the epitome of grace. The Holland Bridal is our timeless, regal wedding gown for brides who love the modest look. Featuring an all-lace design, the Holland will fit your shape through bodice and waist but flair out with an A-line skirt.

The dress’s delicate trims also accentuate the bodice with a slightly dropped back waist for an elongated look. It is fully-lined with comfortable material, including two-side pockets for the important lipstick and tissues you’ll need on your wedding day.

This ultra-modest wedding dress will work well for LDS brides to wear during their temple ceremony and throughout the day, thanks to its long-sleeves and full-length skirt. It also comes in a range of sizes, including XXS-0/2 to 2XL-24/26 for petite and plus-size brides.

You won’t have to skip a long sleeve wedding dress if you’re getting married in warmer months either—the delicate fabric and lace will keep you cool enough for a midsummer wedding.

A Simple Affair

Simple Affair Wedding Dress - Modest & Affordable - Under $100

$79.00 – A Simple Affair Bridal Dress

Just because you can’t spend a lot on your wedding dress doesn’t mean it won’t be beautiful. A Simple Affair is an affordable wedding dress for brides sticking to a budget. Save your precious dollars with this beautiful three-quarter sleeve length dress. A Simple Affair features a delicate lace overlay and a v-neckline.

You can even work with the White Elegance tailors to tailor the dress according to your desires. For example, easily alter the sleeve length to a long-sleeve, quarter-sleeve, or cap-sleeve. Along with customizing the style, you can add accessories to make it your own.

Our team often recommends finding rhinestone belts and headbands on Etsy or make your own from items found at most craft shops. We love to attach rhinestones and pearls to white ribbon and tied in the back to add shape to the design and style.

Tips for Finding the Right Wedding Dress

Our team of wedding dress experts created a wedding dress checklist to explore to narrow down your options before you get started. Here is what you should know before looking.

  • Determine Your Budget – Understanding your price limits before shopping ensures you only try on wedding dresses you can afford without falling in love with one outside of your budget limits.
  • Think About Location – Many Utah weddings include an LDS temple ceremony and reception. Decide whether you will wear a separate white dress in the temple or need to find one to match specific modesty requirements. If you are holding a ceremony outside, you will need to think about the comfortability and other location factors.
  • Consider the Temperature – Along with location, you will need to consider average temperatures around the set wedding date you set. For example, winter brides may want to consider long-sleeve wedding dress options, as well as separate accessories for added warmth.
  • Accessorize – Speaking of accessories, many Utah brides have family heirlooms, specific jewelry, or shoes they want to wear on their big day. If you know that you want to wear a certain accessory, take it as you shop to ensure it matches your chosen dress.
  • Get Inspired – Use the internet to your advantage to find inspiration for your wedding dress and wedding décor. Find pictures from Pinterest, Instagram, and other websites, compile photos from weddings you like, and round up fabric swatches to help influence your decisions as you shop. You can compile them on your phone or in a blank book to show dress shop staff.

Doing these things before dress shopping will reduce frustration and ensure you get the dress of your dreams.

We Are Here to Help

With a few options and ideas under your belt, it is time to get started. Whether you love the modest wedding dresses included above or want to keep searching, White Elegance is the Utah dress shop for you. Shop our Utah modest and affordable wedding dresses that perfectly complement any bride and budget.

Find everything you need to make your wedding day complete at White Elegance. Shop online or visit us in-store.

The Importance of the LDS Temple Dress

For centuries, men and women across many different faiths have used sacred dress to express devotion to their faith. Throughout human history, religious clothing has played a large part in the lives of believers. While sacred dress often differs between religions, the purpose behind it is the same: to draw closer to God in the most personal manner.

In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, sacred clothing is worn for the same reasons—to express devotion and draw closer to God. Reserved for the most sacred ceremonies of the faith, certain sacred clothing worn by LDS church members can only be found inside the temple.

For women in the church, a white temple dress is an essential part of worship inside the Lord’s house, worn during various ordinances. Its significance goes far beyond the face value. Keep reading to learn more about the importance of the LDS temple dress, as well as some things you should look for in your own temple dress.

 

Which White Temple Clothes Will I Need?

Entering into the temple for the first time is a sacred, life-changing experience. Personal preparation for receiving your temple endowment involves many things. Among them is selecting the proper attire, including temple garments, ceremonial clothing, and a temple dress.

To feel the spirit and receive the promised blessings of the temple ordinances, it’s important for members to wear sacred clothing that adheres to certain guidelines. When choosing a temple dress for your endowment or sealing, consider the following standards:

 

· Modesty

Wearing a modest temple dress is a simple, yet significant way to feel the spirit during temple ordinances. Not only is a modest temple dress required by church guidelines, it’s a powerful way to connect with the spirit.

· Long Sleeve Length

Whether you decide to wear a temple dress or skirt and blouse, it’s important to select one with long sleeves. This isn’t just a standard for women – men must wear shirts with sleeves that go to the wrist as well.

· Full Skirt Length

Continued observance of temple guidelines includes a full skirt or dress length. While most temple dresses are a standard floor-length, a dress that extends to the ankle is appropriate as well.

· Color and Embellishments

As was discussed above, clothing worn in the temple must be white as a symbol of purity. To avoid unnecessary distractions during sacred ceremonies, it’s recommended that adornments on your clothing and jewelry be kept to a minimum.

 

The Importance of Finding the Right LDS Temple Dress

When selecting the right temple dress, consider its importance. Some of the most sacred experiences of your life will take place inside the temple. Being prepared with a temple dress that makes you feel comfortable, confident, and more in tune with the spirit will make your experience more powerful than you can imagine.

Many brides today find that having a separate temple dress to wear inside the temple and a wedding dress to wear outside the temple allow them to truly focus on the significance of the sealing ceremony. After all, your temple dress holds an eternal weight that will last far beyond the wedding day.

Your goal should be purchasing temple clothes that help you focus on the importance of your temple visit. When making your selection, we suggest considering three factors.

 

1. Comfort

Being comfortable is a very important part of visiting the temple, as it allows you to truly feel the spirit while inside. We recommend choosing a temple dress made from soft & comfortable fabrics, designed to help you feel relaxed and comfortable.

It’s also important to find a dress that is well-tailored. A temple dress that is neither too snug nor too loose ensures that you won’t have to readjust it throughout your temple visit. Make sure to try on a few dresses that meet your comfort criteria before making a purchase.

 

2. Style

A temple dress is elegant in its simplicity. Just as your dress should match the reverence of the temple, it should also match the beauty of the Lord’s house. Select a dress that makes you feel beautiful so you can enter the temple with confidence. Your temple experiences are profoundly personal, and your white temple dress should reflect that.

 

3. Convenience

When it comes to temple clothing, many women prefer a dress to a blouse and skirt. Not only is a dress easy to wear, it’s simpler and more convenient for quick changes.

Convenience also includes the longevity of a temple dress. We recommend choosing a high-quality dress, made from materials that will last for years to come. Consider picking a dress that is less trendy and more timeless.

 

Temple Dresses at White Elegance

Your temple dress is an incredibly important part of your temple visits. As such, it’s crucial to find a temple dress that matches the sacred nature of the temple. At White Elegance, we design temple dresses that are comfortable, convenient, and beautiful. Made from the finest

materials & designed with every shape and body type in mind, we create dresses that make each woman feel their best while inside the temple. Visit White Elegance online or at one of our locations to browse our selection of LDS temple dresses.

Our Most Popular LDS Temple Dress Patterns

When it comes to LDS temple dress patterns, White Elegance knows a thing or two. After years of experience working with women visiting the temple for the first time or updating their temple outfit, you begin to understand what makes a temple dress perfect.

Our team is continually asking our customers what they like about individual styles, how the temple dress patterns can improve, and more. Over time your feedback has led the way to a collection of popular LDS temple dress patterns. Not only have we updated the designs but worked with dressmakers to customize fits.

Whether it is using comfortable material, finding flexible fabrics, including pockets, drawstrings, or something unique, White Elegance has a variety of LDS temple dresses that make ever temple session memorable. Let’s look at each of our most popular LDS temple dress patterns and why our customers love them.

Most-Loved LDS Temple Dress Patterns

Finding the perfect dress for your temple visits isn’t always easy. It can even feel like a massive challenge with no dress providing everything you need to make your sessions beautiful. While each temple dress is made to meet temple standards, there are key differences to each pattern. Here is an in-depth look at our top LDS temple dresses, including defining features, prices, comfortability factor, style, and more.

London #1133

One of our most sought after LDS temple dress patterns in London. Not only is the dress absolutely gorgeous with lace paneling, but it is incredibly comfortable, as well. The soft, luxurious raised lace bodice flatters any body type thanks to its stretch material. The bottom half of the dress also features a sleek, draping fabric that pleats around the waist.

Altogether this LDS temple dress will exceed all your expectations. You will put it on at the beginning of your session and feel like you are walking on a cloud. Whether you are drawn to its subtle details or comfortable fabric, London is hard to beat.

Venice #1125

Another popular choice for our customers is Venice. This dress features an all-white stretch design made from the softest, lightweight denier fabric. The Venice #1125 White Elegance Dress is fully-lined, so you won’t need to worry about immodesty during your temple visits either. You can put it on and look beautiful within seconds. It is also one of our most comfortable dresses, so you won’t get tired of wearing it after a few hours.

The Venice dress also includes strategically-placed satin piping accents that give the entire dress an empire-waisted look. It also has two pockets, which is essential to any LDS temple dress pattern. You can wear this dress on your wedding day, through your endowment, sealing, or during any regular temple session.

Madrid #3056

Rounding out the top three most popular White Elegance LDS temple dress patterns is the Madrid. Madrid is an all-white LDS temple dress that is made of 100% cotton and extremely lightweight. The defining design features of the dress is its button-down bodice, dropped empire waist, and unique embroidery. The dress is also fully lined and fits like a dream on women of all shapes and sizes.

If you are looking for a unique LDS temple dress pattern, then look no further than Madrid. One look at this dress, and you will understand why. Not only is it beautiful, but it also is a contemporary design that not many women wear. Another impressive feature is that the sizes of this dress and most of our other LDS temple dresses range from XXS-2 to 3XL-26.

White Elegance LDS Temple Dresses

Shop now by visiting White Elegance’s online store. You can also contact our sales team to make an appointment to try on these styles and more at one of our Utah locations. Get in touch with us today to get started.

Best-Reviewed Temple Dresses

If you online shop a lot, you know the importance of customer reviews. Reviews give you a personal testimonial on the fit and feel of a dress. It can help you determine whether to size up or down. You can also learn a lot about how a company treats its customers by reading a well-written review.

 

Not only do we understand the effectiveness of a customer telling another customer their opinion of a clothing item, but it also helps us improve our business practices. If we receive a review that praises a certain temple dress style, our team will try and design future dresses using features our customers know and love.

 

On the other hand, if a disgruntled customer sends in a rating explaining their frustrations, our team will work hard to rectify the situation. Every review helps us learn and grow.

 

Most importantly, these reviews are there to point you in the right direction. That is why we compiled a list of the top five best-reviewed LDS temple dresses on our site.

 

Here are those fan favorites with an included customer review. The first review was sent over email by Gloria J. of California. Hopefully, Gloria and the other four online reviews will help you determine which style and size would work best for your next LDS temple visit.

 

Madrid

One of Our Best LDS Temple Dresses - The Madrid

 

“I’d like to say Thank You to White Elegance for their comfortable, stylish, and well-made temple dresses and accessories. I am a size 3X. I am also quite tall. I was always uncomfortable in my personal temple dresses. After finding White Elegance, I was impressed that they carried beautiful styles in my size!! I decided to give it a try. I ordered the Madrid in cotton. It was so lovely, and even my husband complimented me on how pretty I looked! It is also so comfortable! (I feel like I’m wearing a comfy nightgown!) I am so glad that I gave them a try, and now they have my business. Since then, I’ve bought temple dresses for new brides or sisters going through the temple for the first time. Their comments have always been something like, “Thank you so much for the beautiful dress. I felt like a princess.” The dresses also wash up beautifully and look just like new after many washing. When I bought my dress, I also treated myself to a new temple bag. It is well made and perfect for all of my temple clothes. It’s easy to handle and lightweight. Thank you again, White Elegance, for your beautiful temple dresses and accessories. I’m so glad I found you!!!”

–      Gloria J. CA

 

Sedona

Another Top Performing & Highly Rated LDS Temple Dress - The Sedona

Rated 5 out of 5

Janie B – April 22, 2020

Because of the temple closure, I have not worn the dress yet. However, after trying it on, as I recall, I like the cotton material. I will wash it and hang it to dry. I am an apple shape, so I like the style as it glides over the body. Looking forward to returning to the temple.

 

Belfast Set

Elegant LDS Temple Dress Getting Positive Reviews - The Belfast Set

Rated 5 out of 5

Carol B. – February 1, 2020

Love this out of the package. I wore to serve in temple and received many compliments. I can’t remember if it comes in petite. I think it would be difficult for a short person to wear as I don’t think you could shorten the top. I may be wrong. I am 5’8″ and ordered my normal Medium and there is plenty of room (I am probably in between medium and small in this style). I generally wear a medium. It is elegant and looks like easy care.

 

London

The London LDS Temple Dress - Rated 5 out of 5

Rated 5 out of 5

Jan – April 16, 2019

Love my London dress. I bought an XXS but wondered if an XS would be better, so I took my dress to the store. They didn’t have an XS but since I live out of town they let me go to the factory just down the street to try one on. Ended up liking the smaller one best, but didn’t need to make an extra trip to find out. Lovely staff!

 

Helsinki Set

The Helsinki LDS Temple Dress Set - Rated 5 out of 5

Rated 5 out of 5

H.Ortiz – May 29, 2019

I love this style and set. I’m very short in stature so I always have to hem any temple clothes that I buy to the length that I need. But I was pleasantly surprised with the length. No hemming needed. No adjustments needed. I’m taking this outfit to Australia to wear in the Sydney temple at my nieces sealing in October 2019.

 

LDS Temple Dresses at White Elegance

 

If you are looking for an outfit for your temple sessions, count on White Elegance. Our white temple clothes, LDS wedding dresses, and special clothing designs include styles that compliment women of all ages.

 

Our temple skirts, blouses, and dresses consist of easy-care, washable fabrics that resist wrinkles. All designs have been tested, marketed, and have received overwhelming praise. Our items make wonderful gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, bridal showers, and holidays.

 

No matter the occasion, White Elegance would be honored to do our part. Browse our collection of women’s dresses, clothing for men, children, and other specialty items on our site.

 

You can also visit one of our three Utah showrooms in Centerville, Murray, and Orem. These locations carry a complete line of LDS Temple Clothing, white skirts, tops and shoes, baby blessing dresses and outfits, baptism dresses, pioneer and prairie costumes approved for Youth Trek, modest Sunday dresses, and more.

 

Visit us today to find the perfect outfit for your upcoming temple visits. We look forward to seeing you.

 

Advantages of Wrinkle Free Temple Dresses

Choosing the best temple dress for you isn’t always an easy decision. You have to consider your skin type, height, dress material, and of course personal preference. One of the most important considerations is deciding whether or not your temple dress should be wrinkle-free. If you’re having trouble deciding, White Elegance has the solution for you. Here are some of the advantages to choosing a wrinkle-free temple dress:

Wrinkle-Free Temple Dresses are Made from Natural Fibers

Wrinkle-resistant temple dresses are made from high-quality natural fibers—most often cotton—that are specially treated to prevent any distracting wrinkles or inconvenient shrinkage. After treatment, wrinkle-resistant fabrics look and feel almost the same as untreated fabrics. Additionally, the special wrinkle-treatment increases the life of the fabric itself. A wrinkle-free temple dress can be worn for months or years longer than normal temple dresses, resisting the effects of normal wear and tear.

They are Comfortable

One of the primary advantages of purchasing a wrinkle-free LDS temple dress is the comfort that it offers. Wrinkle-free fabrics are treated to enhance breathability and softness, permitting longer periods of wear without concerns of itchiness or general discomfort. Not only that, wrinkle-free temple dresses just feel better than average temple dresses. The gentle fibers are soft and soothing for maximum comfort. Being comfortable in the temple eliminates needless distractions, allowing you to fully appreciate your temple experience.

Wrinkle-Free Dresses are Environmentally Friendly & Great for Sensitive Skin

Because they are made from natural fibers, wrinkle-free temple dresses are better for the environment, used without depleting or damaging any environmental resources. The natural fabrics are also good for sensitive skin as the wearer is generally less likely to get a rash or an allergic reaction from clothes made from natural fabrics. Better for the environment, better for all skin types: what could be better than that?

They are Low Maintenance

Temple dresses made from wrinkle-free fabrics are low- to no-maintenance. While temple dresses of the past may have required careful ironing after every use or wash, wrinkle-free temple dresses (when washed and dried properly) don’t require any ironing. You could potentially wash and wear your temple dress multiple times without any sign of wrinkles. Not only is this feature convenient, it saves hours of time that you may have spent ironing your temple dress again and again. It’s true—you might finally be able to retire your iron by purchasing a wrinkle-free LDS temple dress.

Consider the Following

It’s clear that wrinkle-free temple dresses can be more comfortable and require less maintenance than normal temple dress materials. However, not all temple dresses are created equally. Not all wrinkle-free temple dresses are created equally, either.

Some manufacturers advertise wrinkle-free fabrics that are only good for one wash but may need to be ironed every use after that. Other temple dresses may not be made from high-quality materials, susceptible to holes or tearing.

At White Elegance, our LDS temple dresses are made from the highest-quality materials, unbelievably comfortable, and wrinkle-free even after multiple washes. With styles for every type of body, our temple dresses are made to fit and flatter all women. Shop the beautiful selection of temple dresses at White Elegance today and discover what a wrinkle-free dress can do for you.

White Elegance Temple Dresses…Worth Every Penny!

Lace Ireland White Temple SetSince White Elegance began making LDS Temple Dresses and accessories over 25 years ago, our customers have been our number one priority.  Occasionally we like to take time to address questions you may have about our business.  Recently, we had a patron express concern about the price point of our temple dresses, so our co-founders, Tamera and Anna, took the time to sit down and share some particulars about White Elegance and our day to day operations.

Our Staff

Our stores are successful because of our outstanding sales associates.  They believe every White Elegance customer should have a memorable experience picking out and trying on Temple clothing, Blessing outfits and Baptism dresses. They often invite moms to take pictures of their daughter trying on Baptism dresses, turning it from “just a shopping trip” into a special event. We are happy to pay our employees good wages and treat them with the greatest respect while providing a family friendly environment.   Most of our associates have been with White Elegance for over 10 years.

Our Designs

We don’t collect Temple dress designs from other sources.  All White Elegance Temple dresses are designed in house.  Our first designer, Elizabeth Grand, had 45 years of  experience creating designs for some of the most famous names and brands. Our current design team has a combined experience of 80 years in bridal, prom and Temple clothing design, pattern making, fabrication, sizing and production.  We’re honored to pay our team well to create unique apparel to fit differing shapes in sizes XXS to 5XL.  At great expense, we carry most of our Temple dresses, skirts and tops in varying lengths to cater to all heights, from our most petite to our most statuesque clientele. We keep all sizes and lengths in stock and ready to ship, and have often, at our own expense, created items for those with special needs.

Our Fabrics

We currently are using over 28 different fabrics to create our Temple dresses, skirts, tops and jackets.  Nearly all of our textiles are made specifically for White Elegance and must be ordered in lots of 3000 yards.  We only accept truly white and high quality fabrics and notions so when you buy from White Elegance you know your clothing will last a long time and is going to wear and wash wonderfully.

Our Manufacturing and Production

80% of our Temple apparel is produced domestically, paying fair wages and supporting American workers.

Our Overhead

White Elegance currently has three brick and mortar stores, an office and an 8000 square foot warehouse.  We regularly employ local businesses for services including information technology, accounting, window/carpet cleaning, advertising, utilities, signage, and repairs. For over 25 years we have supported the communities of which we are a part and, whenever possible, utilize our fellow small businesses.  We also pay all local, state and federal taxes and stand by our ethical business and advertising standards.

LDS Temple Dresses Petite Through PlusOur Young Women Classes

White Elegance regularly opens our Utah stores after hours to provide engaging and inspiring classes for Young Women organizations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  To date, White Elegance has taught over 5000 of these classes, which are offered completely free of charge.  These programs are led by outstanding, talented women that we pay for their valuable time.

Our Charitable Works

We believe in mourning with those that mourn and have put this into practice by occasionally providing, free of charge, burial clothing to families with loved ones who have died in horrific or tragic circumstances. We financially support the good works of The Salvation Army, Days For Girls International, and Operation Underground Railroad, among others.  This year we also donated 3000 kits to Days for Girls International.

Our Personal Values

We hold callings in our church, city and community.  We don’t live lavish lives and are proud to provide excellent products and services at a fair price.  At the end of the day it’s hard to believe White Elegance can accomplish all of this and keep our average dress price point at a mere $85…worth every penny!