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What To Look For When Shopping For Winter Wedding Dresses

What To Look For When Shopping For Winter Wedding Dresses

Winter Bride Fashion Ruffled Roundup

When excitement over a tropical fete or balmy weathered soiree simply can’t be mustered, it seems only fitting that a winter wedding date is at the top of your list. From to slope style and midi chic to avant-garde and Grace Kelly core, winter bridal fashion gives you a much-coveted opportunity for versatility in fabric, silhouette and layering. Truth be told, if these winter wedding dresses were competing in the Olympics, they’d all be neck and neck for the gold. But please, IOC, do make it platinum .

Winter Wedding Bridal Fashion Ruffled
Photo by Cinzia Bruschini with gown by Naeem Khan
Winter Wedding Bridal Fashion Ruffled
Photo by Simon Cecere with gown by Paolo Sebastian
Winter Wedding Bridal Fashion Ruffled
Photo by Walker Studios with gown by Monique Lhuillier
Winter Wedding Bridal Fashion Ruffled
Photo by David Abel with planning + design by Lustre Theory and gown by Naeem Khan
Winter Wedding Bridal Fashion Ruffled
Photo by Jenna McElroy with planning + design by Kailee Roberts Design and gown by Millia London
Winter Wedding Bridal Fashion Ruffled
Photo by Norman & Blake with gown by Monique Lhuillier

Winter Wedding Dress Fabrics

From November to February, it seems that heavyweight fabrics like velvet, brocade, thick lace and crepe are in cahoots with bridal designers and boutiques around the world. And that’s no coincidence. These luxe, timeless materials offer a level of warmth that others, more suited to breezy climates, do not.

Winter Wedding Bridal Fashion Ruffled
Photo by Erich McVey with planning + design by Joy Proctor and gown by All About Romance
Winter Wedding Bridal Fashion Ruffled
Photo by Forged in the North with planning by Weaver Events and gown by Oscar de la Renta
Winter Bride Fashion Ruffled Roundup
Photo by Nate Shepard Photography
Winter Bride Fashion Ruffled Roundup
Photo by Cedar & Pines with dress by Ralph Lauren

Winter Wedding Dress Silhouettes

While many winter brides opt for long sleeves and floor-length hems, we’re seeing more and more modern takes on cold-weather fashion. Opera gloves, trailing veils, sleek capes and high necks are all tasteful alternatives or enhancements to more traditional winter bridal gown silhouettes. But really, anything goes. Midis and jumpsuits can feel just as merry if the temperatures are right in your wedding destination!

Winter Bride Fashion Ruffled Roundup
Photo by Charla Storey and Jennefer Wilson with florals by Max Owens Design and gown from a & bé dallas bridal shop
Winter Bride Fashion Ruffled Roundup
Photo by Jenny Fu with dress by Alexandra Grecco
Winter Bride Fashion Ruffled Roundup
Photo by Erin McGinn with florals by Stoneblossom Florals and gown by Reem Acra

Winter Wedding Dress Styles

As with all visual moments for the wedding day, let your venue take the lead. A fringed boho chic caftan gown doesn’t quite fit a ballroom setting, just as a Duchess of Cambridge ballgown doesn’t work in the desert. We shared our best tips + tricks for finding a gown that complements your venue in a past post here – worth a revisit!

Winter Wedding Reception Ruffled Blog
Photo by Carrie Patterson with gown by Odylyne the Ceremony
Winter Wedding Reception Ruffled Blog
Photo by Rebecca Hollis Photography with planning + design by Greenwood Events
Winter Wedding Reception Ruffled Blog
Photo by Elise Sterck with gown by Bon Bridé

Winter Wedding Dresses We’ve Been Bookmarking

I’ll be honest, we’ve been torpedoing towards this year’s bridal fashion faster than you can say runway. From statement bows to Regency era cuts, this list covers the long and the short of it. Happy browsing!

Winter Wedding Bridal Fashion Ruffled
Celestia Beaded Lace Dress from Markarian
Winter Wedding Bridal Fashion Ruffled
Orsi Gown from Max Mara
Winter Wedding Bridal Fashion Ruffled
Isabella Mini Dress from Alexia Maria
Winter Wedding Bridal Fashion Ruffled
Siena Dress from Francesca Miranda
Winter Wedding Bridal Fashion Ruffled
Willowby by Watters Coco Gown from BHLDN
Winter Wedding Bridal Fashion Ruffled
Gatsby Dress from Reformation
Winter Wedding Bridal Fashion Ruffled
Appliquéd Embroidered Tulle Gown from Costarellos
Winter Wedding Bridal Fashion Ruffled
Embroidered Tulle Gown from Pamella Roland

Now that you’ve made like Glen Miller and gotten in the mood… get the full scoop on how you can create an unforgettable winter wedding ceremony here next!

Cover photo by LCS Studio with gown by Carolina Herrera via Over the Moon

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