The Baltimore Sun: Colored gowns, personalized touches will define weddings this year Daily Mail: 'Tacky' woman is slammed for wearing a light, champagne-colored gown to her brother's wedding 'Tacky' woman is slammed for wearing a light, champagne-colored gown to her brother's wedding While wedding dresses haven't always been white β€” Queen Victoria has been credited with popularizing the style at her wedding to Prince Albert in 1840 β€” these days, white gowns dominate the bridal ...