10 Vintage Inspired Wedding Dresses and Accessories for Timeless Brides

Behold: the ultimate statement in timeless bridalwear — vintage wedding dresses from your favorite decades! While trends may come and go, these are the classic styles that endure. They’re proven to stand the test of time. They look stunning with formal venues and romantic backdrops. You’ll love them for decades to come — no regrets, no dated bridal portraits! What’s not to love, really? Dive into our latest collections to find your favorites now…

Lace Vintage Wedding Dresses

• Lennon by Maggie Sottero starts off strong with a sparkly, form-fitting silhouette that’s covered with lace. It’s vintage romance meets modern glam, and the accessories make it even more enchanting:
  • The Lennon cap-sleeves add a regal touch. These are elegant, sensual, and perfect for bridal portraits.
  • The Lennon veil turns up the drama, a gorgeous layer of light, dimension, and shimmer. 

• Bronson by Sottero and Midgley is a dreamy pick for boho brides. From the vintage lace to the deep sweetheart neck, this look is pure sultry glamor.
  • Add the Bronson cap-sleeves for a summery and romantic vibe. 
  • If you love the drama, the Bronson bell sleeves add volume and movement to create a fabulous silhouette. 

Feeling a little boho?

• Narissa by Sottero and Midgley also features tons of lace, but the A-line silhouette creates a softer, more classic feel than the more form-fitting designs you’ve browsed so far. This is still a sexy style, however — the exposed boning and sheer corsetry are super romantic.
  • If you’re looking for coverage, add the Narissa long sleeves — perfect for a fall or winter celebration.

• Berkeley by Rebecca Ingram features a more subtle lace pattern, a soft and vintage Chantilly with gorgeous texture. This vintage look is sweet, sexy, and beautifully versatile.
  • Love contrasts? Add the Berkeley veil for a voluminous, over-the-top effect. It’s a stylish juxtaposition between effortless and edgy statements. 

• Dionne by Rebecca Ingram showcases a beautiful and minimalist silhouette that looks divine with lace accessories. The simple crepe is striking, versatile, and truly timeless.
  • The Dionne jacket is tailored perfectly to complement the long, graceful lines of this slip-style gown. We love this contrast of minimalist silhouette and maximalist detail. 
  • You might also pair with a veil, overskirt, or cape to personalize your look. The options are virtually endless with a chic and tailored gown like this one. 

Timeless Wedding Dresses with Embellishments

• Loreen by Maggie Sottero is a gorgeous Old Hollywood-inspired mermaid style (very Rita Hayworth) that looks sensational for a black-tie celebration. This lustrous satin is elegant, timeless, and sophisticated, a style you’ll adore for decades to come. 

• Tuscany Royale by Maggie Sottero is one of our most popular and top-reviewed vintage wedding dresses. It’s soft, romantic, and the perfect fusion of elegance and glamor. There are also tons of ways to personalize the silhouette and accessories to make the look unique to you.
  • The Tuscany Royale long-sleeves enhance the regal glamor of the silhouette. This option for coverage is so stylish. 
  • The Tuscany Royale detachable train extension is full of light and dimension.
  • The Tuscany Royale detachable train is lush, whimsical, and ultra-feminine. 
  • Love a couture detail? The Tuscany Royale veil features a triple-lace hemline. Your ceremony entrance will be exceptional. 

Beading Obsessed?

• Constance by Sottero and Midgley is decked out in luxurious pearls and beading, a gorgeous and sophisticated style that would be on trend for any decade. It’s Roaring 20s meets modern couture… You’ll feel like a million bucks!
  • Love the shimmer? Add more with the Constance beaded capelet with unique beaded layers.
  • Add the Constance cap-sleeves for a subtle and romantic flourish along the neckline. 

• Positano by Sottero and Midgley is another show-stopper dripping with pearls, beading, and illusion. We adore the fitted bodice, plunging neckline, and slinky skirt, and the all-over shimmer is divine.
  • Accessorize with the Positano long sleeves for extra volume and flourish. These artful designs look gorgeous in bridal portraits. 
  • Add the Positano detachable train for more volume and dimension in the skirt. This regal pairing makes for an unforgettable ceremony entrance. 

• Iravati by Sottero and Midgley is another of our vintage wedding dresses with all-over beading. We’re smitten with the subtle illusion cutouts at the waistline; they add a modern touch to this timeless design.
  • Make your bridal look truly exceptional with a unique accessory like the Iravati jacket with train. The beaded details and illusion are fabulous!
  • There’s also the Iravati jacket for a dazzling, easy-to-wear accessory, especially for fall and winter celebrations.
  • The Iravati veil is a decadent accessory for a more traditional bridal look. 

Simple Vintage-inspired Wedding Dresses

• Derrick and Derrick Leigh by Maggie Sottero are vintage wedding dresses with a modern, minimalist flair. These gorgeous styles make a timeless, fuss-free statement while still feeling totally elegant for your celebration. The exposed corsetry and fitted bodice are especially romantic.
  • For added flourish, style with the Derrick cap-sleeves. These lush balloon cap-sleeves are dreamy and eye-catching. 
  • Consider the Derrick Marie cap-sleeves as well. 

• Fortune by Maggie Sottero is a dropped-waist ballgown that looks like it stepped straight out of a fairytale. The silhouette is dreamy, the bodice is sexy, and the satin is heavenly. What’s not to adore?
  • Play up the fabulous with these Fortune detachable armbands in a totally unique ruching pattern. 

• Elizabeth Marie by Rebecca Ingram is simple and timeless, like Grace Kelly glamor from the 1950s meets chic and sweet 90s nostalgia. The vintage vibes are immaculate!
  • Looking to accessorize? These Elizabeth Marie cap-sleeves add a sexy and effortlessly glamorous touch.
  • These Elizabeth Marie long sleeves play up the vintage glamor, like Audrey Hepburn in the classic Hollywood romance Sabrina. 

• Josie by Rebecca Ingram is another of our most popular and top-reviewed vintage wedding dresses. Brides love the fit, tailoring, and versatility of this simple yet striking design. 

• Olivianna Marie by Rebecca Ingram is effortlessly tailored and so easy to personalize to your body type, aesthetic, wedding theme, and venue. 

Vintage Wedding Dresses with Sleeves

• Rita by Maggie Sottero plays with the demure sleeve trend, but the exposed neckline and fitted bodice are so sexy and romantic. This look is straight out of a Disney fairytale!

• Alexandria by Rebecca Ingram fuses Gothic glamor with vintage romance, featuring balloon sleeves and a gorgeous lace bodice in a non-traditional shade of black. (You can also order in traditional ivory.) We adore this eye-catching wedding dress!
  • Add the Alexandria long sleeves for the full vintage effect, but know you can also order this style as a strappy design instead.
  • The Alexandria veil is also stunning for brides who love the drama of the all-black look. 

• Drew and Drew Marie by Maggie Sottero are vintage wedding dresses with sleeves and a sexy bodice treatment. We love the exposed boning, and the wrap sleeve accessory is SO sexy and stylish.
  • This Drew jacket is what to order if you love the sleeved look.
  • The Drew Marie jacket is a similar design but with pearl embellishments. 

• Torrence by Maggie Sottero is all about lace and illusion. The illusion sleeves make it so chic and flattering!
  • Add the Torrence detachable train for extra volume and dimension. 

• Fiona by Maggie Sottero features a sexy beaded bodice with strappy details and long cold-shoulder sleeves. The effect is irresistible!
  • Style with or without the Fiona long sleeves to personalize. 
  • The Fiona veil is perfectly matched to the gown’s lace and illusion vibes.
  • You also have the Fiona detachable train for a dose of regal drama. 

Romantic Wedding Dresses

• Serafina by Maggie Sottero is sexy, timeless, and so romantic. You’ll feel snatched, chic, and tailored from hollow to hem! This is another style with non-traditional color options to show off your unique and artistic sensibility.
  • These Serafina cap-sleeves are a soft and pretty touch.
  • For a more vintage vibe, consider the Serafina shoulder wrap.
  • This Serafina veil adds a touch of lace.

• Tanica by Sottero and Midgley features a soft, romantic, and form-fitting silhouette that’s ideal for garden weddings. We adore the illusion lace train.
  • Turn up the couture with the Tanica keyhole coverlet.
  • These Tanica sleeves are also a stunning option for edgy and whimsical vibes.

• Tegan by Rebecca Ingram is another fit-and-flare silhouette with vintage lace and romantic illusion, beautifully tailored for curvy brides.
  • Add the Tegan cap-sleeves for a sensual and ultra-feminine flourish. 

• Lorraine by Rebecca Ingram is beachy, soft, and heavenly, and the ultimate style for outdoor venues. You’ll feel effortless and elegant from morning to night!

• Aberdeen by Sottero and Midgley is a unique and dramatic silhouette with a vintage pattern. It’s big, regal, and truly one of a kind for a vintage wedding aesthetic. 

Are you feeling the love yet for unique and stylish vintage wedding dresses? Make an appointment with a retailer to shop styles, personalize your order, accessorize, and make one of these looks your own! 

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