35 Of Our Dreamiest Romantic Wedding Dresses

We have a dreamy proposition: take the afternoon, settle in with snacks, pull up Pinterest, and browse romantic wedding dresses featuring nature-inspired florals, whimsical silhouettes, and covetable accessories. Intrigued? Feeling the love? Ready to dive into every gorgeous detail you’ve ever imagined for your picture-perfect bridal look? We’ve compiled a new gallery of lovey-dovey styles to inspire! 

What are Romantic Wedding Dresses?

Before we dive into all these stunning gowns, let’s first understand what romantic wedding dresses are. Romantic wedding dresses are versatile and unique, and often found in classic, vintage, boho, princess, and lace styles. They range from the more glamorous, red-carpet vibe to an effortlessly whimsical, fairytale-inspired look. These gowns are often constructed with fabrics like lace, tulle, organza, or satin. (May we also add that they are gowns that make YOU feel most romantic, whatever that means to you and your personal style!)

For many brides, the romance of a gown is just the beginning. The beautiful thing about romantic wedding dresses is that you can dress them up or dress them down to achieve the romantic vibe you’re dreaming of.

If you’re feeling extra formal and fancy, we love these accessories and personalizations:

• Veils are a gorgeous way to create a traditional bridal look. Browse our latest designs for designs ranging from subtle and timeless to over-the-top and glitzy.  
• Overskirts or trains add dimension and volume. Think swishy, princess-inspired layers, perfect for a ballroom or manor setting.
• Detachable sleeves and shoulder wraps are another versatile way to add coverage, detail, and personalization. Sleeves vary from delicate, barely-there cap sleeves to lush statement pieces. You might also love wrap styles that layer along your shoulders and neckline, a very glamorous option for fit-and-flares, ballgowns, and princess styles. 
• Flower crowns and tiaras create a regal, fantastical vibe. These are gorgeous accessories for a fairy forest theme. 
• Gloves and arm bands add a playful, sensual flourish to many romantic silhouettes. They can be styled as regal, rock’n’roll, edgy, sweet, couture, or all of the above!
• Shrugs, shawls, and capes are great ways to add coverage for a cool-season celebration.
• Nontraditional colors like black, pink, gold, and blue help your romantic wedding look to truly stand out. You might incorporate it as a small detail or accessory, or use it as your main gown hue. 
• A beaded belt, metallic band, or ribbon helps to cinch in the waistline and complete your head-to-toe look. 

Want to know more about how to use accessories to add another level of romance to your bridal look? Check out this article from brides.com, The Ultimate Guide to Bridal Accessories!

Romantic Wedding Dresses with Sleeves

• Skylar by Maggie Sottero is sparkly, glamorous, and irresistibly feminine. You’ll feel so snatched in this bodice with plunging neckline. 

• Saskia by Maggie Sottero is a sexy red carpet-inspired silhouette with gorgeous illusion details. Truly romantic — we especially love the double illusion train with petal-shaped edge. 

• Janice by Rebecca Ingram is a lovely nature-inspired design with fairytale flourishes. It’s a lush and magical design, effortless for a summer venue.

• Sue by Rebecca Ingram combines lovely layers and soft illusion for a beachy, goddess-inspired vibe. The billowy sleeve accessory adds a cottagecore-inspired feel to this sensual silhouette. 

• Lennon by Maggie Sottero is a sexy fit-and-flare with gorgeous accessories. Make this style a sleeved design with the personalization option (sold separately), or dive into more long-sleeved wedding dresses to get inspired. 

Sparkling Fairytale Bridal Gowns

• Adrian by Sottero and Midgley features head-to-toe lace and sparkle. The embellishments are couture, the silhouette is sexy, and the overall effect is pure romance. 

• Twilight by Sottero and Midgley is all about texture and light. As the name implies, these 3-D motifs will shimmer and sparkle in your venue.

• Billie by Rebecca Ingram offers a perfect blend of vintage and modern styling. The princess silhouette is timeless and elegant, while the unique neckline and bodice are chic and modern. 

• Landri by Maggie Sottero makes another romantic statement, beautifully made for venues that hit that perfect balance of formal and relaxed. Dress it up with black-tie hair and makeup, or dress it down with relaxed styling and nature-inspired details. 

• Monica by Sottero and Midgley turns up the luxury and shimmer. It’s one of our favorite sparkly wedding dresses from our latest collections. 

Romantic Plus Size Wedding Dresses

• Cory by Rebecca Ingram balances girly and feminine details with chic, understated elegance. The lace bodice is divine!

• Demetria by Maggie Sottero is another sweet confection-like gown. We love the lace details along the sweetheart neckline, and the layered illusion creates a beautiful dimensional quality in the skirt.

• Laila by Maggie Sottero is embellished beautifully with 3-D lace motifs… like springtime in gown form! This is an ideal choice for an outdoor venue like a forest, meadow, National Park, or garden.

• Marguerite by Maggie Sottero is all about showing off your curves and playing up your ultra-feminine features. The balance of a full skirt with a fitted sweetheart bodice is so iconic. 

• Ruby by Rebecca Ingram is so romantic, so chic, and so comfortable to wear. If you’re eyeing this design to flatter and enhance your curves, explore similar styles in our gallery of plus size wedding dresses and Twelve Plus Size Wedding Dresses for Curvy Brides.

Whimsical Bridal Dresses

• Arden by Maggie Sottero is one of our more artistic and detailed wedding dresses. The bodice lace and illusion photograph beautifully and the layered chiffon feels like magic to wear. 

• Georgianna by Rebecca Ingram is a dreamy fusion of nature-inspired lace and fairy-like shimmer. Whimsical? Truly. 

• Vineyard by Sottero and Midgley is like something an Elvan princess would wear. We’re smitten with the whimsical pops of color and unique flourishes.

• Allison by Rebecca Ingram is truly eye-catching, a standout design that will dazzle your guests, photographer, and (of course) your sweetheart!

• Sarah by Rebecca Ingram is flirty, sexy, and whimsical, a little retro meets modern muse. We’re head over heels for the illusion bodice with exposed boning. 

Romantic Lace Wedding Dresses

• Hunter by Maggie Sottero steps out in dreamy layered chiffon and dimensional florals on the bodice. As promised, pure romance!

• Jerrica by Maggie Sottero glows with texture and light. The lace glides effortlessly into the layered skirt and hemline and makes a gorgeous statement for photos. 

• Jenascia by Sottero and Midgley shimmers with beading, lace, and layers. The accessories make it irresistible! 

• Kellen by Sottero and Midgley is one of those sexy, romantic wedding dresses that your guests will be raving about for years. We also love the romantic accessory options. 

• Harlem by Maggie Sottero is one of our most popular romantic lace wedding dresses in recent collections… Brides love it for its softness, femininity, and effortless charm. Find more lace wedding dresses in our gallery, and dive into Types of Lace to Look for in Your Winter Wedding Dress if you’re planning a cool-season celebration.

Floral Wedding Gowns

• Morwenna by Maggie Sottero might look like a minimalist style at first glance, but delicate floral details elevate it to something exceptionally romantic.

• Logan by Sottero and Midgley is lush with lace… That 3-D bodice is truly stunning for a fairy-themed celebration, and the thigh-high slit adds a little sexy without looking too over-the-top. 

• Adeline by Rebecca Ingram is all about the illusion effect. The lace dances from the bodice and off-the-shoulder sleeves to a gorgeous treatment in the crepe skirt. 

• Caroline by Maggie Sottero is another classic, soft, and regal design.

• Ladonna Lane by Maggie Sottero features lace upon lace upon lace. It’s a decadent design that you’ll love for decades to come. Find more floral wedding dresses like Ladonna in our gallery of favorites. 

Simple Bridal Dresses for the Romantic Bride

• Derrick by Maggie Sottero is tailored for major princess vibes. We love the fitted bodice with plunging neckline, and the lush skirt is irresistible for dancing.

• Aspen by Sottero and Midgley makes an unforgettable entrance in nontraditional hues. The white is classic and stunning, of course, but you must admit — the black and blush options are pretty magical. 

• Fortune by Maggie Sottero is an ultra sophisticated and luxurious choice for black tie weddings. It’s romantic, yes, but also couture, chic, and polished. 

• Lorraine by Rebecca Ingram offers a relaxed, beachy simplicity. You’ll feel comfortable, flirty, and beautiful in this easy-breezy silhouette. 

• Summer by Maggie Sottero is a mix of Old Hollywood styling, Grecian glamor, and effortless elegance, proving how simple wedding dresses are often the most romantic of all. 

Ready to shop these romantic wedding dresses for your best day ever? Head to an Authorized Retailer to browse, try on gowns, place an order, and personalize your head-to-toe look! Happy shopping and best wishes!

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