Winter Wedding Dresses for Cold-weather Weddings

It’s the holidays! That means time with family, stylish parties, and (best of all) engagements and elopements to celebrate all the love. While tons of couples pop the question during engagement season, there are also lots who plan to tie the knot for the most wonderful time of the year — maybe with a small and intimate courthouse wedding, a grand ballroom bash, a holiday soiree, or a destination getaway in snowy mountains. If you just so happen to be planning a minimony in the coming weeks, you might be searching for winter wedding dresses with quick delivery. Possible? Absolutely! We have just the gallery to help you find your perfect gown…

What is a Winter Wedding Dress?

A winter wedding dress is cozy, romantic, and perfectly styled for coverage and versatility. It’s typically a style that will keep a bride a little bit warmer on her big day… Think long sleeves, thicker fabrics, and less sheer paneling or cut-outs. A few dress styles that brides particularly tend to gravitate toward in the winter are thick crepe gowns, A-line and ball gown styles with lots of layers, sparkly wedding dresses, and dresses with detachable jackets and sleeves.

That being said, there are a lot of different styles that can suit a winter wedding perfectly. Some brides like something sexy and heavily beaded that will catch the light like glistening snow as they dance with their partner. Others love a winter wonderland-inspired ball gown that reflects the grandeur of the season. Others still might opt for a more colorful wedding dress to stand out against the stark white snow. Whatever your bridal vibe, you can find the perfect winter wedding dress among our collections…

What is Quick Ship?

Shipping times got you down? If you need a dress for your upcoming wedding, our Quick Ship program is exactly what you need to make sure your winter wedding dress arrives on time.

Quick Ship is a range of some of our most popular and romantic styles available to ship within 10 weeks instead of our standard 16-18 week delivery. As an experienced designer, we understand the need some brides have for a wedding dress with a quick turnaround. After all, love can’t wait! Want more info? Read about our Quick Ship program here and talk to your bridal stylist at your appointment.

To help brides with fast-approaching wear dates, we offer many gorgeous Maggie Sottero wedding dresses that arrive faster than our typical delivery window. These Quick Ship gowns are perfect for last-minute brides, elopements, courthouse weddings, short engagements, and more. To place an order for any of these stunning winter wedding dresses, talk to your Authorized Retailer about your options.

PC: Diana Edlinger Studios

These are our different shipping timeframes:

• Quick Ship & Super Rush: 10 weeks
• Rush: 12 weeks
• Standard Delivery: 16-18 weeks

(Psst! Just a quick heads up, there is most likely a fee associated with Rush and Super Rush deliveries, so keep that in mind when budgeting.)

A few things to keep in mind: While Quick Ship wedding dresses can help you get a gown in time for your wear date, you still need to plan extra time for sizing and alterations. For example, even if you order a gown in your size, you may still need adjustments to the bodice, sleeves, and train. You will also need to check on delivery times for any accessories because some take longer to arrive than your actual gown. (Always talk to your stylist for details.)

Quick Ship Winter Wedding Dresses         

Start with the perfect formula: These cold weather wedding dresses offer winter-ready styling at quick delivery times. Time to place an order! 

• Giselle by Sottero and Midgley is an elegant choice for a winter wedding. This vintage silhouette is made with a romantic satin, which makes a lovely choice for cooler temps and snowy venues. Personalize this glam, ultra-feminine design with accessories like a veil, detachable train, cap sleeves, and a shoulder wrap. 

• Lennon by Maggie Sottero, one of our winter wedding dresses, makes a stunning statement in lace, from the exquisite sweetheart bodice to the graceful sweep. This vibe is all about the form-fitting silhouette and light shimmery details. Brides rave about how this dress fits and forms to their curves while enhancing their favorite features. Add a matching veil, cap sleeves, or train to make this look your own. 

• Alexandria by Rebecca Ingram makes an unforgettable statement as far as winter wedding dresses go. If you’re a non-traditional vibe, consider this black hue — a Gothic, edgy, and bold choice that looks extra dramatic with winter backdrops. If you have a more classic vibe, the ivory, blush, and mauve give you chic options that still feel totally bridal. Options for accessories include:
  • Order with or without the bishop sleeves.
  • Add a matching bridal veil.
  • Extend the train more drama.

Even More Options…

• Bronson by Sottero and Midgley is an ideal choice for boho brides. This lace silhouette is bold and romantic, and the bell sleeves make a whimsical and sexy flourish. This style is perfect for all seasons but uniquely romantic for winter celebrations… like adding a shot of “flower child” vibe to your chilly season. 

• Aspen by Sottero and Midgley is another of our most coveted winter wedding dresses. This lush, over-the-top silhouette is timeless and romantic, with the perfect details to make a sexy, edgy statement. (The cat-eye neckline and fitted bodice are irresistible.)

• Anniston by Maggie Sottero is a classic silhouette made with a uniquely textured fabric. It’s shimmery, modern, and chic — a versatile choice for winter weddings and personalized aesthetics. Accessorize with the cap sleeves, a veil, a cape, or overskirt for extra coverage and dimension. 

• Drew by Maggie Sottero is a gorgeous style with couture details and personalizations. On its own, this strapless fit-and-flare is chic and delicate. With the off-the-shoulder wrap and long, graceful sleeves, it’s sexy, intriguing, and a little edgy. The sleeves are a clear choice for a winter wedding dress, but what’s your ideal way to make this your own?

• Benjie by Maggie Sottero is another beautifully detailed fit-and-flare made with shimmer and illusion. The bodice is bold, the lace is lovely, and the accessories are enchanting… Add the off-the-shoulder illusion sleeves for an ethereal flourish and the veil for dimension, both perfect for winter coverage. 

Sparkly Cold Weather Wedding Dresses

Love the romance of a shimmery gown under cozy candlelight? Check out these sparkly designs with vintage styling and decadent embellishments. 

• Positano by Sottero and Midgley is all about the sparkle and dimension, from the head-to-toe pearls and beading to the sequin-embellished illusion sleeves. If you’re channeling Silver Screen vibes for your winter wedding, this is the perfect gown for you.

• Norvinia and Norvinia Lane by Sottero and Midgley are winter wedding dresses with elegant yet dramatic details. Choose between a form-fitting silhouette or lush ballgown, and personalize either with sleeve accessories, a veil, or an extended train. (These gowns are also popular with brides who love black!)

• Casey by Maggie Sottero reminds us of a shimmery swirl of snowflakes. The sequins are lovely, the lace is exquisite, and the layers are classic and romantic. You’ll feel sweet, sexy, and chic, and not to mention SO comfortable from morning to night. 

• Derrick Marie by Maggie Sottero is one of our most luxe and sophisticated designs, a fusion of regalcore romance and modern magic. This winter wedding dress is ideal for a black-tie wedding aesthetic and (of course) wintery celebration.  

Long-sleeve Winter Wedding Dresses

• Fiona by Maggie Sottero is a sleeve wedding gown with beautiful bodice details. If you love a fresh update to a timeless silhouette, these cold-shoulder sleeves and illusion details are the perfect choice for that “new classic” kind of vibe.

• Rita by Maggie Sottero is a sexy update to a demure winter wedding dress design. The lace is immaculate for a winter wedding. 

• Doritte by Maggie Sottero offers a soft, billowy, and boho vibe for winter celebrations. It’s like a summer breeze on a cold December evening!

• Kailani by Rebecca Ingram is a timeless yet unexpected choice for a variety of venues, themes, and seasons. This minimalist fabric, draping, and sweep of this winter wedding dress make for a luxurious and elegant statement. 

Simple Winter Wedding Dresses

Simplicity is SO chic. These winter gowns are all about couture minimalism…

• Annika by Sottero and Midgley may be simple, but it’s truly striking. This couture silhouette is one of our most luxurious and versatile of the season. 

• Selena by Maggie Sottero is a winter wedding dress that is all about satin, a gorgeous choice for winter celebrations. 

• Elizabeth Marie by Rebecca Ingram is a Grace Kelly-inspired ballgown with sleeve accessory options. We love the nostalgic glamor… It’s a gorgeous choice for cool-season venues and winter weather. 

• Josie by Rebecca Ingram is another red carpet design made with minimalist satin. It’s Old Hollywood but with a fresh and modern flair. 

Ready to shop for winter wedding dresses and place your order? There’s so much to love at an Authorized Retailer near you! Book an appointment with our Store Locator below. Happy shopping for the coziest season! 

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