Trend Alert: Wedding Bows For Your Chic Bridal Look

We have our eye on some beautiful flourishes this season… From delicate ties to oversized statement accessories, wedding bows are undeniably (and irresistibly) THE it-girl embellishment of 2024. Maybe you love the bow look for its vintage charm. Perhaps you’re flirty and whimsical. Maybe you’ve been all over TikTok’s style breakdowns (bows on shoes, bows on earrings, bows on bows upon bows upon bows). Whatever is calling your name, we have some gorgeous ways to answer. Keep scrolling for everything you need to know about wedding dresses with bows (and our favorite ways to style them!).

Are Bridal Dresses With Wedding Bows Cute Or Not?

Ummm, totally cute! Bows are killing it on the bridal runways, but they’ve always been a playful and timeless element in wedding fashion. It’s like instant romance — these chic embellishments add an unexpected touch of elegance, charm, and whimsy to a range of wedding dresses, not to mention especially versatile for accessories. Consider a few of our favorite ways to add a stylish and creative wedding bow to your silhouette:

Types of Bows

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• Back Bows: Large bows on the back of a wedding dress can create a dramatic and eye-catching effect — almost like a present. They add a touch of glamor and can turn a minimalist style into a statement silhouette. (They’re also perfect for aisle walks and look amazing in photos.)
• Waist or Sash Bows: Bows cinched at the waist or used as a sash help to define your silhouette and add a feminine and romantic flourish to the dress. They’re also sensual and bohemian when paired with more relaxed silhouettes like sheaths and A-lines. 
• Shoulder Bows: Bows on the shoulders or sleeves can create an ethereal and delicate look — particularly popular on wedding dresses with off-the-shoulder or cap sleeve designs. These subtle flourishes can be the exact detail you need to elevate your girly style. 
• Neckline Bows: Bows at the neckline, especially high necklines, add a vintage and regal touch to a demure wedding gown. It’s a surprising yet timeless way to add visual interest to your bodice. 
• Train Bows: Bows attached to the train of the wedding dress infuse your look with grandeur and sophistication. This is often seen in more formal or traditional wedding gowns with cathedral-length trains, tiered overskirts, and high-low silhouettes. 
• Subtle Bow Accents: Some brides may opt for smaller, more subtle bows as accents on the sleeves, bodice, or skirt. These bows add a delicate and charming touch without being too overpowering to your classic silhouette. 

Whatever the trends, it’s clear that wedding dresses with bows are a timeless and recurring style that always feels fresh, versatile, and personalized for your vision. Whether you love a subtle flourish or a grand statement, there’s plenty to shop. We’ve curated all these trends for wedding bows in our latest collections below!

Can You Add Wedding Bows To A Bridal Dress?

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Yes, we have so many bridal accessories to choose from, including wedding bows! Consider this: Many of our wedding dresses with bows are actually silhouettes paired with separate detachable bow accessories, which gives you the styling option of a 2-in-1 look. Want something sophisticated and timeless for your ceremony while switching to something more fun and showstopping for your reception? A larger-than-life detachable wedding bow is totally the way to go. Talk to your stylist at your bridal appointment with one of our Authorized Retailers about adding a wedding bow to your bridal look. 

Along with chic bow options, we have plenty of gorgeous accessories to elevate your bridal look from head to toe. Dive into our latest collections for accessory options:

• Veils can add soft and ethereal layers, turn up the drama, or create a playful, trendy flourish. Whatever your vision, a veil could be the perfect finishing touch. Get inspired with the beautiful options from our latest collections… They’re perfect for elevating your bridal look and creating a formal, romantic, and traditional wedding aesthetic. 
• Jackets and sleeves help with coverage, support, and cool-weather versatility (and of course, your overall vibe). Explore our latest offerings for the perfect combination of lace, illusion, shimmer, and embellishment. 
• Trains and overskirts turn up the drama. These ultra-feminine layers are ideal for regal themes like boho fairytale, ballroom glamor, and cottagecore princess. (Some of them also feature bows, ribbons, and 3-D florals!)
• Want to know How To Accessorize Based On Your Wedding Dress? Whether you’re looking for bows, sleeves, veils, overskirts, or head-to-toe shimmer, read our blog for more inspo.

Our Fav Gowns With Wedding Bows

There are plenty of bow variations available to help you create your ideal wedding look. Consider these stylish categories to start your shopping!

Dainty Gowns With Wedding Bows

• Marsha Lane by Rebecca Ingram offers a simple way to bring a bow into your wedding look. This minimalist A-line is made with soft matte-like satin, which creates a gorgeous foundation for an effortless bow at the waistline. This is an easy way to play with the trend — not too fussy or overwhelming. 

• Payson by Rebecca Ingram is also made with a clean and effortless fabric, which gives extra focus to the unique neckline, sleeves, and back details. A tie-up bow makes a lovely flourish in the back… a little Victorian and very chic. 

• Logan by Sottero and Midgley is all about the lace and beadwork in the bodice, so a soft tulle bow makes a subtle yet picture-perfect addition to the back. We love the swirls of pearls, 3-D florals, and layered illusion in this beautiful A-line wedding dress. 

• Star by Sottero and Midgley is a slinky, figure-hugging silhouette with unique textured lace, which offers a gorgeous contrast to the overskirt accessory (sold separately). The bow detail in the belt is a chic finishing touch. 

• Persephone by Maggie Sottero is a sexy, iconic wedding dress with a corset-inspired bodice. This style is stunning on its own, but if you’re feeling especially fabulous, order the off-the-shoulder sleeves with oversized bow embellishments.

Statement Bow Wedding Dresses

• Aubrielle by Maggie Sottero makes a girly-glam, over-the-top, fully fabulous bridal statement, featuring layers of dreamy satin, ruching, and (of course) an oversized bow in the back. This stunning combo makes you feel like you’re gift-wrapped and ready for happily-ever-after!

• Paris by Maggie Sottero is another soft and regal satin ballgown (very princess-y) featuring oversized bow details. Indulge in these removable sleeve-like embellishments (sold separately) for the most fabulous ceremony entrance.

• Valeska by Maggie Sottero features unique bow placements in the mermaid-style skirt… It’s a stunning way to add visual interest to your train while honoring the minimalist vibes of your satin fit-and-flare gown. (Wedding bows are especially magical with this shimmery satin fabric.)

• Heyda by Rebecca Ingram is a unique combo of sleek, understated fabric and glitzy, over-the-top details. The pearl-encrusted bodice is edgy and eye-catching, and the bow tie-up detail in the back helps to soften and romanticize your head-to-toe silhouette. 

• Krisha by Rebecca Ingram proves we’ll never run out of gorgeous ways to add wedding bows to wedding gowns… This off-the-shoulder wrap accessory makes an irresistible finishing touch (especially for a fall or winter wedding).

• Brennan by Sottero and Midgley is a stunning satin mermaid gown on its own. Add glam accessories like the sleeve details, detachable overskirt, and lush bridal veil to make it into a perfect silhouette for your black-tie celebration. 

Romantic Wedding Bow Dresses

• Evan by Maggie Sottero switches up the satin trend with a lush chiffon alternative… This unique ruching and layering makes for a flirty, frothy, and playful silhouette — so light and lovely for a warm-weather celebration. (So breathable and ethereal!)

• Jace by Maggie Sottero is all about the structural details in the bodice and silhouette. (Think exposed boning, a plunging neckline, and a sleek skirt and train.) Chiffon ties add a soft flourish to the “sleeves,” which you can style as off-the-shoulder or shoulder straps depending on your vibe. Fabulous!

• Khloe by Maggie Sottero proves “effortless” and “sexy” are a match made in bridal heaven! This Grecian-inspired gown features ruching, draping, and a form-fitting yet relaxed silhouette. The bow sleeves give you that perfect dose of “undone.” 

• Berkeley by Rebecca Ingram plays with the contrast between allover lace and a soft embellishment… The boho silhouette is chic and versatile, and the chiffon accessories make a gorgeous flourish as straps (or off-the-shoulder sleeves).

• Melody by Rebecca Ingram is a delicate Grecian-inspired A-line (very timeless) with romantic embellishments. We love the ruched bodice paired with the swishy skirt (with a thigh-high slit, of course) — it makes for a fresh update to a timeless and feminine silhouette. Add the bow-inspired sleeve ties for a dreamy flourish. 

Love our selection of wedding bows and romantic gowns to pair them with? Book an appointment with an Authorized Retailer to shop, personalize, and place an order for “the one” today! As always, best wishes and happy shopping! We can’t wait to see photos from your best day ever.

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