10 Alternative Wedding Dresses & Outfits for Non-Traditional Brides
Now a days so many brides are looking for a unique wedding dress that fits their own personal sense of style. We recently read the article from The New York Times titled “What to Know About Having a Microwedding” (originally published in October 2017). One line that stuck in our heads was “If you can get married in it, it’s a wedding outfit”. We could not agree more with that sentiment! So with that inspiration in mind, we found some of the best alternative wedding dresses for non-traditional brides that you can buy right now. But we didn’t want to leave it there, so we looked back at Vow Exchange brides who all wore gorgeous unique wedding dresses so you can see similar styles on real life brides!
Maybe you are sticking with a more traditional wedding gown which is great! If that’s you, consider our picks for your bridal shower or rehearsal dinner dress!
Silver Floor Length Gown
There is a sort of sophistication that comes with wearing a silver dress. It’s such a flattering shade and is a fun contrast to the traditional bridal white.
Tea Length Lace Vintage Dress
This timeless look is one of our all time favorites. Modern brides should take note of this vintage style dress which is a “best of both worlds” kind of look.
Lace Crop Top
Though technically not a dress, the lace crop top is one of our favorite alternative wedding looks! This boho chic look is incredibly adorable, comfortable, and affordable which means it checks all of our boxes. The fun part is deciding what to pair this top with such as wide leg white crepe slacks or a floor length white flowy skirt - the possibilities are endless!
Lace Cocktail Dress
This short & sweet dress is our personal pick for a Mini Ceremony or “Micro Wedding”. Take note from this Vow Exchange bride and pair your short dress with some statement heels like her robin egg blue stilettos (which also happen to count as her “something blue”).
Navy Floor Length Gown
Everyone looks good in navy! And the formal gown look is one we keep finding ourselves coming back to. With ties to royalty, this shade of blue processes a class that elevates it over a classic black dress. And if you’re lucky like our bride Amber (pictured below) you’ll find one with pockets too!
Blush Bell Sleeve Shift
Blush is our favorite color on a blonde bride! There is something so romantic about the shade that makes for the perfect wedding dress. The bell sleeve shift styling gives a nod to 1970’s vintage wear.
Bodycon Scalloped Hem Lace Cocktail Dress
Another great pick for a little courthouse style wedding! The scalloped hem is what really puts this fitted dress over the top. Perfect for brides with a figure for flaunting!
White Lace Kimono Cover Up
We say, if you have a favorite dress then wear that on your big day! Or maybe you want to wear something that really pops with color. Whatever the case may be, you can take any dress and make it more “bridal” with a white lace kimono!
Leather Moto Jacket
Perfect for the badass bride, a leather jacket adds just a bit of an edge when paired with a traditional bridal dress. Just throw it on when you want to embrace your badass inside and then take it off later to please Grandma ;)
Floor Length Chiffon Skirt Separate
Hey that’s me! After seeing so many amazing Vow Exchange brides rock very non-traditional dresses, I knew I wanted to do the same. Bridal separates are a newer trend and I jumped right on board. I was twirling around all night in my flowy chiffon skirt and I felt every bit as “bridal” as I would have in a more traditional gown.
Now find yourselves some accessories - also inspired by real life Vow Exchange brides!
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