What wedding dress styles are there?

Another advantage of an empire wedding dress is the additional room in the skirt for books and other items. I had my wedding registry information tucked in one side of my wedding gown, while three photo albums were strapped to the back, so that guests could easily see pictures, instead of asking me questions about them.

— If you’re wondering, keep on reading.

Wedding dress styles

are constantly changing, and today there are millions of designs from which the modern bride can choose. While some wedding dress styles remain popular for many years, others come and go. I mean, google fashion of the 80s - in addition to the loud blue and pink eyeshadow everywhere, the shoulder pads dominated fashion of that era. Will they ever make a comeback? Let’s wait and see. (I would bet it’s a no though.)

A-line wedding dresses

are very popular. An A-line wedding dress is fitted at the top and flows out to form a smooth, A-shaped line. This style is flattering for most body types and can be dressed up or down depending on the wedding theme. 

Ball gown wedding dresses

are also popular, especially for traditional weddings. A ball gown wedding dress is fitted at the top and features a full skirt that often has multiple layers of tulle or organza. This style is very dramatic and makes a statement.

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Vintage wedding dresses

are usually lace-over-silk or satin which adds to their dramatic look. After Downton Abbey and Bridgerton such dresses are becoming more and more popular and a lot of brides are digging into their grandmothers closets.

Photo provided by The Venue

If you're going for a vintage wedding dress, make sure to choose one that is in good condition and has been well-maintained. A dry cleaner can help with this. A good seamstress will make the dress fit like it was made for you from the start. If you’re just starting the search for your weddings dress, read my blog post here on Things to consider when shopping for a wedding dress.

An empire wedding dress is another vintage wedding dress trend that is gaining popularity. It features a high waistline and a flowing skirt. This look was popularized by the movie Titanic and is often seen with a long veil.

An empire wedding dress

is another vintage wedding dress trend that is gaining popularity. It features a high waistline and a flowing skirt. This dress can serve you more than once if you don’t plan on just safe-keeping it in a closet for decades to come - you can wear dye it a different colour and wear it for your maternity photo session!

I wore my wedding dress 5 times before I said goodbye to it, but that’s a topic for another day, another post. 🍬

Another advantage of an empire wedding dress is the additional room in the skirt for books and other items. I had my wedding registry information tucked in one side of my wedding gown, while three photo albums were strapped to the back, so that guests could easily see pictures, instead of asking me questions about them.

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Know a great bridal shop in Halifax, Nova Scotia?

Hope this little post gave you a smile - I laugh every time I imagine myself with three albums strapped to my back 😂

Marie kindly sent me the photos of different dresses for this post, so don’t forget to check out The Venue — a new concept in the wedding industry where you can plan your wedding, meet with your friends and family as you discuss your wedding plans, find the decor, and of course buy and tailor your dress - right there!

Wedding dress shopping is very much about experience — Comment below if you know a great wedding dress shop in Halifax and share your favourite wedding dress vendor!

Thank you for reading and hope your hunt for a wedding veil, dress, shoes, and accessories is smooth sailing!