30 Gorgeous Wedding Dresses that Look Great in Photos

Dresses | October 20, 2020

If you’ve already found your perfect wedding dress, you’re virtually guaranteed to look amazing in your portraits. But certain fabrics, silhouettes, and details can give your bridal portraits that extra dose of fabulous! Keep scrolling to see some big-picture inspiration and our top 30 wedding dresses that look great in photos. Enjoy!

Wedding Dresses That Look Great in Photos

Browse the gorgeous wedding gowns below to begin curating your perfect bridal look that will look stunning in your wedding photos!

Satin Wedding Dresses for Sheen

Our satin wedding dresses are optimal for sheen and shine, while our Mikado bridal gowns offer stunning structure for your dazzling photo ops. See the gowns below for some satin and Mikado wedding dress inspo!

Plus Size Model Wearing Plus Size Satin Princess Wedding Gown Called Sonnet by Maggie Sottero — Sonnet by Maggie Sottero

Curvy Model Wearing Plus Size Satin Sheath Wedding Dress Called Boden by Sottero and Midgley — Sonnet by Maggie Sottero

Tulle Wedding Dresses for Romancing

There’s nothing that says modern fairytale like a whimsical tulle wedding gown. The styles below feature lace motifs over tulle, sequins over sparkle tulle, and tiered tulle finished in horsehair. So chic!

Model Wearing Sparkly Mermaid Bridal Dress Called Joelle by Maggie Sottero — Joelle by Maggie Sottero

Model Wearing Princess Sequin Ball Gown Wedding Dress Called Tavi Made by Maggie Sottero — Joelle by Maggie Sottero

Illusion Lace is Made for the Camera

A wedding dress with a statement back of illusion lace and delicate motifs? Yes, please! Or, opt for illusion in the neckline, sleeves, and side panels. You really can’t go wrong, as the illusion effect on our gown is multiplied on camera.

Illusion Lace Sleeve Sheath Bridal Dress Called Lydia Anne by Maggie Sottero — Francesca by Maggie Sottero

Dakota Lace Fit and Flare wedding dress by Sottero and Midgley — Francesca by Maggie Sottero

More Crystals and Sequins = More Sparkle

If there’s one thing we love more than wedding dresses that look great in photos, it’s sparkly wedding gowns that look great in photos! Check out the styles below featuring Swarovski crystals, beaded sequins, and pearl tulle.

Model Wearing Sparkly Tulle Ball Gown Wedding Dress Called Melissa by Rebecca Ingram — Melissa by Rebecca Ingram

Model Wearing Sparkly Ball Gown Wedding Dress Called Taylor by Maggie Sottero — Melissa by Rebecca Ingram

Minimalist Wedding Dresses Make an Impact

A super modern silhouette in a premium fabrication is a homerun for photos. Consider one of these minimalist satin or crepe wedding dresses for your bridal portraits!

Bride Wearing Minimalist Sheath Wedding Dress with Long Tulle Wedding Veil Called Bayler by Maggie Sottero — Bayler by Maggie Sottero

Model Wearing Minimalist Mikado Wedding Dress Called Nadia by Maggie Sottero — Bayler by Maggie Sottero

Vintage Wedding Gowns for Antique-Inspired Vibes

There’s little explanation necessary when talking about vintage wedding dresses. Featuring Art Deco beading, fringe, vintage lace, and Renaissance-inspired beauty, these bridal gowns are sure to take your wedding portraits from fine to fabulous!