Types of Lace to Look for in Your Winter Wedding Dress

Trying to find the perfect lace for your winter wedding dress? Look no further! We’re here to walk you through each of the different types of lace that we carry, let you know what kind of bride we picture in each, and give you a few examples of dresses that we love that feature each type of lace. Maybe you’re a total Alcenon lace bride, maybe you have a soft spot for 3-D lace, or maybe you’re just here to feel out your options. Whatever your style, we’ve got all the info you’ll need to pick the perfect lace for your dream dress just in time to get it for your winter nuptials! Before you scroll on though, check out our entire selection of lace wedding dresses!

What are the different types of lace?

Dreaming of a lace wedding dress but don’t know where to start? We totally get it. Here is our guide to the different types of lace to help you find your dream winter wedding dress. All are equally stunning, of course, but it can cut down time in your hunt for the perfect dress if you already have an idea of what type of lace is perfect for your bridal vision. 

If you’ve already narrowed down the style and silhouette of your dream dress and have your heart set on lace, it’s time to dive into the different types of lace so you can find a dress that’s uniquely you!

Keep reading to learn about your lace options and see how we styled them in our designs!

Types of Lace: Classic Alcenon Lace

Alençon is an intricate type of lace that originated in 16th-century Northern France. It was made by hand In its early years. This increased the demand for this luxurious product.

Coined the queen of lace, Alençon lace is the most popular choice for wedding dresses. It’s identified by a twisted corded outline that creates a defined look, with a subtle pop to every small detail. Design elements are bound together by finely stitched netting.

Classic and timeless, Alencon lace is a perfect choice for our brides who want a wedding dress that will never go out of style. This needlepoint lace looks best with a floral design on a sheer or net background. Additionally, this type of lace, although delicate, can withstand beading and heavy threading. We’re looking at you, glitzy brides!

An Alcenon lace bride appreciates the classics. We would describe them as an ultra-feminine hopeless romantic. If you winter lace wedding dresses like Norvinia by Sottero and Midgley, Pilar by Rebecca Ingram, and Berlin by Sottero and Midgley, you’re an Alcenon lace bride!

Lavish Venice Lace

Venice lace has stitches that are close together and make a dense, three-dimensional pattern. There is no netting used in the making of Venetian lace, which results in very delicate lace.

A bride should have only the best for her wedding day, which is why we find our most sophisticated brides choosing gowns with the most lavish type of lace. Venice lace, of course. You’ll get nothing less than stunning intricacies and luxe materials with this lace, and we would expect nothing less from a bride like you. Luxury is right at your fingertips in these ornate lace wedding dresses.

Venetian lace appeared in Italy at the end of the 16th century. It has stayed popular amongst brides for a reason! This type of lace features the finest silk threads and is a firm, stiff lace. The lace motif patterns are usually connected by bars or plaits rather than net or mesh.

The Venice lace bride is lavish, sophisticated, and detail-oriented. Sound like you? After looking at all the different types of lace, if you like these winter wedding dresses, Harlem by Maggie Sottero and Ortensia by Maggie Sottero, you’re definitely a Venice lace bride!

Types of Lace: 2-tone Lace

2-tone lace is a type of lace that, just like its name implies, has two different color tones. A 2-tone lace bride loves a splash of color! They’re unique and totally true to themselves, which we love! Check out Lennon by Maggie Sottero, Connor by Sottero and Midgley, and Almudena by Sottero and Midgley! Head over heels for these winter wedding dresses? You’re a 2-tone lace kind of bride!

Daring Embroidery lace

Embroidery lace is bold, dimensional, and designed to make a bride stand out on her big day. If you’re a bride who craves depth in your dress and wants to make guests do a double-take as you walk down the aisle, take it from us. Go with the embroidered lace.

To create this unique lace, delicate patterns are tightly stitched onto an illusion base. This forms the appearance of an applique. Unlike other types of lace, beading or sequin lace pieces are embroidered on a separate tulle layer. This creates depth and dimension. (Who knew, right?!)

An Embroidered lace bride is always the center of attention. They’re confident and have a taste for luxury! Check out these cold-weather bridal gowns, Anastasia by Maggie Sottero and Positano by Sottero and Midgley, below. If you’re feeling them, you’re daring embroidery lace!

Types of Lace: 3D Lace

3D lace is a relatively recent innovation and allows extremely striking patterns to be made using 3-dimensional designs. Are you a bride who wants to stand out? Look no further than these stunning winter wedding gowns, Laila by Maggie Sottero, Mohave by Sottero and Midgley, and Tanica by Sottero and Midgley, that feature eye-catching 3D lace! We knew you’d love them! You’re a 3D lace bride! AKA you’re a true floral-lover, super fashion-forward, and a total sweetheart!

Wintery Lace Wedding Dresses Brides Love

Don’t let your gorgeous florals fall flat. Embrace the third dimension in Casey by Maggie Sottero, a sparkly ballgown wedding dress featuring bouquet-inspired motifs and a regal-chic silhouette.

The perfect gown cocktail: add one part ethereal to one part champagne bubbly. You get Bridget by Maggie Sottero, a sensual floral lace wedding dress worthy of your best day ever.

Are you a true trendsetter? Unexpected details elevate Wicklow by Sottero and Midgley, this sexy floral side slit bridal dress, to the status of couture.

Let’s say you’re getting married in some kind of ideal mountain locale. We say ditch the bells and whistles and opt for Catherine by Rebecca Ingram, this easy-breezy, effortlessly romantic bridal dress with spaghetti straps, lace, and chic illusion.

Get ready for the spotlight – the “sexy hourglass” effect is strong in Hattie by Rebecca Ingram, this strapless mermaid lace bridal gown!

Be bold in lace, and sophisticated in tailoring. Be chic and sultry in this tulle mermaid wedding gown Zeta by Maggie Sottero, designed for the perfect ceremony entrance.

Lace Wedding Dresses with Cold Weather-Friendly Accessories

Sweet meets sophisticated in Athlone Lane by Sottero and Midgley and her matching Athlone Detachable Juliet Sleeves and Athlone Detachable Fitted Sleeves! This 3-D floral fit-and-flare bridal gown is the perfect choice for a fairytale wedding vibe with modern flair.

Count all the ways we love Faith by Sottero and Midgley and her Faith Fitted Sleeves and Faith Bell Sleeves for a red-carpet celebration – and we could be here all night.

Featuring lush layers, bloom-like beading, and nature-inspired motifs, meet Fairchild by Maggie Sottero and her matching Fairchild Detachable Sleeves! This sequin lace bridal dress may really start to “grow” on you!

It’s your happily-ever-after. Don’t let anyone get in the way of your dreams of wearing Destin by Sottero and Midgley, a corset A-line bridal gown in all its chic-dreamy-boho-inspired glory. Plus, check out her matching Destin Detachable Sleeves to keep warm at your winter wonderland-inspired nuptials!

You love ethereal flourish, so treat yourself to all the airiness and illusion you could ever want in Alexandria by Rebecca Ingram and her matching Alexandria Detachable Sleeves!

Nyjah by Sottero and Midgley and her matching Nyjah Detachable Sleeves are fabulous, romantic, and utterly feminine! This scalloped lace wedding dress is a transformative thing to behold, but even better to wear IRL.

It’s our infinite pleasure to design chic, feminine, and timelessly romantic gowns – e.g., Ruby by Rebecca Ingram, a sweetheart neck A-line bridal gown with the ideal silhouette for dancing. Psst! We also have stunning Ruby Detachable Sleeves to pair with this gown to keep the cold out!

Fancy a style made for photo ops? All-over lace and gorgeous accessories make this plunging sweetheart neckline bridal gown a stunner from any angle. Tanica by Sottero and Midgley and her matching Tanica Detachable Keyhole Coverlet make up a style you won’t want to miss!

Believe us when we say this: There are chandeliers, statement heels, chic champagne toppers, and over-the-top florals to make your day magical, but nothing compares to an illusion sweetheart neckline wedding dress decked out in vintage lace like Chesney by Sottero and Midgley and her matching Chesney Detachable Sleeves!

Now that you’re an expert on all the different types of lace that we carry here at Maggie Sottero and you’ve seen a few dresses you can’t get enough of, it’s time to book your appointment at one of our Authorized Retailers! Happy shopping, brides!

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