Ethereal Wedding Dresses Inspired by the Goddesses of Love

Roman Venus and Greek Aphrodite Channel the Greek and Roman goddesses of love, beauty, desire, and fertility in a gown like Saxton, Kalisti, or Austin. These sweet, sexy, and classic designs are perfect for a beach wedding in the Mediterranean, or really any occasion that involves eating grapes while reclining on a sofa. (And if your husband-to-be is indeed the Vulcan type, check out the active caldera in Santorini as a red-hot honeymoon destination!)

Roman Cupid and Greek Eros The iconic winged cherub Cupid inspires love and passion by shooting his victims with arrows (notice the less-than-subtle parallel between love and war?). Cupid shows up on cute Valentine’s Day cards, but the original myth is a little more dark and mischievous.

Voodoo Spirit Erzulie Freda Dahomey Erzulie is the Haitian African spirit of love, luxury, flowers, beauty, and dancing. She has three husbands and is represented in pink, blue, white, and gold color schemes. She embodies empathy and feminine desire, but has a darker side that compels her to bouts of jealousy, laziness, and deep dissatisfaction.

Looking to channel Erzulie’s intrigue and vibrancy? You’ll love a pink and blue gown like Kira, a nature-inspired dress like Kristen, or a gilded fit-and-flare like Erin.

Norse Goddess Frigga Frigga, or Frigg the Beloved, is the goddess of marriage, love, and destiny. She weaves the clouds and fates alike, with a penchant for divining, but never altering, the future. Evoke the finespun femininity of Frigga with a crosshatched dress like Ronnie, or an ethereal and voluminous fit-and-flare like Tawny.

Hindu Goddess Parvati Parvati is the champion of love, fertility, and devotion in Hindu spirituality, and is worshipped as the source of all connective physical and spiritual bonds in the universe (talk about a cosmically monumental job!). Parvati goes by many monikers, but is usually recognizable by her four hands holding two lotuses (red and blue), and two hand gestures representing fearlessness and beneficence.

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Egyptian Goddess Hathor Known as the “Mistress of the West,” Hathor rocks some serious headgear as the goddess of love, beauty, dancing, motherhood, music, fertility, and the sky. She’s a figure of contrasts and complications, but reigns supreme as the joyful protector of all women.

Love the Egyptian aesthetic? Try a vintage-inspired gown like Amal or Carney.

Chinese God Yue-Lao The “old man under the moon” unites couples with the silken chord of destiny. Similar to Greek and Egyptian myths, Chinese mythology typically associates love and passion with the underworld! Many Chinese brides still continue the custom of wearing three dresses at their wedding: a traditional slim-fitting gown for the ceremony, a Western-style design for the reception, and an after-party cocktail dress! For more world wedding traditions, check out our post here.

Irish Goddess Cliodhna The Queen of the Banshees is the love goddess of Ireland! Cliodhna has three magical and iridescent birds whose lullabies are so sweet they heal the sick. Similar to the siren myths, Cliodhna’s beauty is so powerful she can lure men to their deaths at sea. She is the goddess of light and joy, but also has a general disdain for the sanctity of mortal life.

Love the idea of a wedding dress that evokes fabulous plumage? See gowns like Gabriella, Jahalia, and Bailey for inspiration!