Wedding Dress Styles

There are many different wedding dress styles to choose from. All wedding dresses are not the same, nor are all wedding dresses created equal. There are numerous different styles of wedding dresses on the market today. One of the first steps to choosing your gown is to choose the type of style you want to wear or at least narrow down the choices.

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Wedding Dress Styles - A-Line or Princess Cut

A-Line Floor-Length Court Sleeveless Outdoor Wedding Dress

What does this dress look like? Think of the letter A! It is cut close at the top and flows outwards. This cut is the most popular and flattering to all body types. The A-line dress has fluid lines, and the design allows the dress to be worn beautifully by anyone. Many people refer to it as the most forgiving wedding dress type. 

A-Line Appliques Long Sleeves Wedding Dress

Wedding Dress Styles - Ball Gown

Ivory Organza Ball Gown Court Train Wedding Dress

The Ball Gown wedding dress is a wedding gown that may make you think of fairytale type dresses, such as what you would think of Cinderella is, and really, who doesn't want to be Cinderella on their wedding day? The ball gown would look the best on women with a leaner physique; however, it can be worn by anyone. Like the A-line, the gown does cover the lower part of the body but the waist and bust line are emphasized. 

Beautiful Off the Shoulder Princess Court Train Satin And Tulle Wedding Dress

Wedding Dress Styles - Column or Straight Cut

Wedding Dress Sheath V Neck Sleeveless Floor Length Lace Tulle Backless Bridal Gown With Train

This wedding dress is more form-fitting and less traditional than most cuts. It can hug the body but can also be designed to hug in certain areas to accentuate the brides best assets. This dress is best worn by thinner women. 

Wedding Dress For Bride With Sheath One-Shoulder Side Draping Chiffon

Wedding Dress Styles - Empire Cut

Satin A-Line Wedding Dress With Sash, Embellishments and Court Train

The empire cut has a raised waistline, right underneath the bust. Underneath the waistline, the gown flows to the ground. This dress can be used to help women with smaller busts who want to appear slightly larger as the empire waist draws attention to the neckline.

Strapless Chiffon A-Line Empire Waist Wedding Gown With Pearl Belt

Wedding Dress Styles - Mermaid Dress

Button Backless Sleeveless Appliques Mermaid Wedding Dress

This is a more non-traditional style suitable for more contemporary weddings. The mermaid dress is a fitted design that flairs at the knees. This dress is not for everyone. It is for brides who are on the slender side and confident as the dress will show all her contours and curves above the knees. 

V Neck Long Sleeves Mermaid Lace Wedding Dress

Wedding Dress Styles - Other Details

The above are the most basic styles you are going to find when shopping for your wedding gown. However, there are a lot of other things you can do to change it up. Here are some examples:

Length of the Dress – Although the majority of wedding gowns are floor-length, you can shop for short wedding dresses or tea-length wedding gowns.

A-Line/Princess Knee-Length Lace Bodice Tulle Wedding Dress With Beading Sequins Sash

Colors – Besides white, ivory, and cream colors you can also get your wedding gown in just about any color of the rainbow these days.

Ball Gown Floor Length Compound Purple Ombre Wedding Dress

Sleeves – The length of the sleeves, or no sleeves at all, will certainly change the look of the dress.

Sheath Column Sweep Brush Long Sleeves Spaghetti Straps Beach Wedding Dress

Dress Back - You can opt for lace, backless, or no special look for the back of the dress.

Trumpet-Mermaid Chapel Train Tulle Lace Wedding Dress with open back with beads adornment

Embellishments and Fabric – There are many different types of embellishments and fabric than can be used on the dress including lace, organza, crystals, or embroidery.

Halter Pearls Appliques Ball Gown Wedding Dress