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These are the 21 Wedding Dresses with Unique Sleeves on our Lust List

These are the 21 Wedding Dresses with Unique Sleeves on our Lust List

dramatic wedding dress with voluminous sleeves

We’re here today to talk about one thing: wedding dress sleeves! That’s right, friends. Unique gown sleeves are catching our attention left and right, from intricately embroidered designs to dramatically poetic fabric. And we have been aching to share our faves with you. So if you consider yourself a fan of the unexpected, get ready to be wowed by the 21 modern wedding dresses to come in 3…2…1.

off the shoulder wedding dress with poet sleeves
Photo by Michelle Beller with bridal gown from Galia Lahav

Starting off with a bang, right? These voluminous sleeves with the wispiest ruched fabric have our hearts singing day after day!

fine art wedding dress with illusion bodice
Photo by Clary Pfeiffer

floral appliqué wedding dress with cap sleeves
Photo by Jeannemarie Photography with bridal gown from Galia Lahav

glittery wedding dress with long sleeves
Photo by Brandy Jackson Photography

pink wedding dress with structured sleeves
Photo by Charla Storey with bridal gowns from Nardos Design

It’s easy to see why this pretty pink number is at the top of our list… this intricately embellished bodice reminds us of sweet rock candy for one, but those structured, refined sleeves have us feeling Old Hollywood glam all day long!

blue wedding dress with ruffled sleeves
Photo by Angga Permana Photography with bridal gown from True Lace Artistry

wedding dress with feather cap sleeves
Photo by KT Merry

fine art wedding dress with greek goddess sleeves
Photo by Jen Huang Photography

vintage inspired wedding dress with illusion sleeves and blue embroidery
Photo by K.R. Moreno with bridal gown from Claire Pettibone

wedding dress with poet sleeves
Photo by Mariel Hannah with bridal gown from Top Bridal

lilac wedding dress with sleeve detail
Photo by Katie Grant Photography with bridal gown from MXM Couture

Then we have this lilac mesh sleeve with embroidered botanic patterns and peppered in dots from shoulder to hem. BEAUTIMOUS.

tea length wedding dress with lace cut out
Photo by Sylvie Gil with bridal gown from Naeem Khan

colorful wedding dress with floral appliqués
Photo by Anna Roussos with bridal gown from Made Bride by Antonea

designer wedding dress with structured sequin sleeves
Photo by Kristina Adams Photo

And these ruffled off-the-shoulder sleeves? We’re living for the pinched fabric with crystals, appliques and sequins for days. It’s worthy of all the attention.

bell sleeve wedding dress for boho bride
Photo by Nicola Dixon Photography with bridal gown from Rue de Seine

gold wedding dress with floral embellishments
Photo by D’arcy Benincosa with bridal gown from Rue de Seine

floral appliqué wedding dress sleeve
Photo by Katie Grant Photography with bridal gown from MXM Couture

glittery boho wedding dress with plunging back
Photo by Jordan Jankun Photography with bridal gown from Rue de Seine

Is it just us or are you getting some modern meets bohemian disco vibes in this show-stopper with candy-striped sleeves that has our hearts melting?

pale blue wedding dress with fringe sleeves
Photo by Nastia Vesna with bridal gown from Karina Galstyan

two piece wedding dress with flutter sleeves
Photo by Greg Finck with bridal gown from Rime Arodaky

And when in doubt, flutter sleeves are always a good idea. This two piece stunner has an illusion neckline festooned with floral appliqués that trail into an off-the-shoulder cascade of layered tulle. And we’re in modern bridal fashion heaven!

If you can see yourself in any of these statement wedding dresses with unforgettable sleeves, let us know which one in the comments. Then be sure to scoop up more bridal gown inspiration with these floral appliqué wedding dresses you just might lose your mind over.

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