After one of the engagement rings you likely hinted about is on your finger, shopping for one of the biggest purchases of your life is on the horizon: the perfect wedding dress.
From tulle trains to luxurious lace, finding the best wedding dress for you is also a personal decision. With so many styles — mermaid, A-line, boho, oh my! — it’s an exciting thing to shop for, but can also be somewhat stressful.
And, while we’ve all dreamed about trying on wedding dresses in a bridal shop, the times have certainly changed as more retailers and companies are offering some of the best wedding dresses online for you to choose from. Not to mention, buying online usually helps you save a pretty penny and we don’t even want to get into the total cost of a wedding.
It’s time to play dress-up.
From sweet styles at Lulus to beautiful bridal selections at Revolve, we’re just about ready to throw a wedding for ourselves to take a spin in these gorgeous fashions.
Ahead, discover the seven best places we vow to deliver your picture-perfect wedding dress online — all of which we would lovingly say “I do” to. And, if you’re in need of some of the bridesmaid dresses or wedding guest dresses to share with your friends (or, to purchase for an upcoming event), we have you covered.
Not to mention, we spoke to a wedding planner and experts from The Knot and Zola to curate the only wedding registry guide you’ll need.
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At Lulus, you can find wedding dresses for less than $300 — a huge win considering all the expenses that come with planning a wedding. We adore the Awaken My Love Long-Sleeve Lace Maxi Dress ($89) for a sweet budget option and the True Love Beaded Rhinestone Maxi Dress ($259) for a dainty style that screams bridal.
Plus, Lulus has an endless suite of wedding shoes and accessories, including the Lyle Satin Pointed-Toe Mules ($39) and the most gorgeous Belle Bow Hair Clip ($28) to complete the look.
For fashion-forward looks across a array of styles, Revolve has the most perfect wedding dresses that are well under $1,000. We can’t get over the cross-back (and lace) detail of Heartloom’s Della Gown ($319) along with the princess fairy lookalike representative of Bronx and Banco’s Tunisia Bridal Gown ($690).
And, whether you want a tea-length dress for a more casual wedding, your engagement shoot or rehearsal dinner, we’re truly in love with the bestselling Mademoiselle Bridal Midi Dress ($805) from Bronx and Banco, too.
Known for its relatively affordable boho styles, BHLDN has some of the most swoon-worthy bridal designs we’ve seen. From the Willowsby by Watters Whitney Gown ($1,595) to the Cameron Gown ($1,298) from the same brand, we love the delicate details of ruffled sleeves and drop-down lace.
Plus, BHLDN offers a wonderful size range, including plus sizes. If you’re more into the wedding-white blazer trend, too, the brand has a lovely Elliatt Honeymoon Blazer & Pant Set ($218) that’s worth considering.
Couture Candy has that glam factor that landed it a prime spot in this edit. From the graceful Da Vici Bridal Spaghetti Strap Embroidered Bridal Gown ($798) to the Alyce Paris Embroidered Plunging Sweetheart A-Line Gown ($490), the retailer offers a deck of designers with exceptional options.
Oh, and can we spotlight Da Vici Bridal’s Embroidered Strapless Mermaid Dress ($850) that’s slimming and sexy, as well as the Elizabeth K Bridal Dress with stunning lace applique details on the off-shoulder sleeves? Yeah, we love this place.
Of course, the decked-out-designer retailer, Saks Fifth Avenue, has a dreamy selection of bridal styles for you to shop for. From simplistic flows — like Sachin & Babi’s Aubrey One-Shoulder Trumpet Gown ($795) — to more traditional, Bridgerton-esque numbers — like Tadashi Shoji’s Off-the-Shoulder Tulle Gown ($848) — you can find stellar steals for less than $1,000.
Plus, for timeless classics, you certainly can’t go wrong with the feminine-forward Mac Duggal Jersey Asymmetric Gown ($358) or Markarian’s Circle Floral Jacquard Arm Bow Gown ($3,595), the latter more of a splurge.
Known for its classic catalog of simplistic styles with a bohemian lean, Reformation is a lovely place to shop for your dream dress (and other dresses, too).
Not only are its selections sustainable but we find its Melita Dress ($348), Hestia Dress ($598) and Hollyhock Dress ($388) especially breathtaking. Not to mention, the simplistic styles can render all attention on your blossoming bouquet.
ASOS is the hidden gem serving up wedding dresses. From Marilyn Monroe-minded gowns (see the Lola Satin Wedding Dress; $420) to the pretty-in-white flutter sleeve style (see the Annie Floral Dress; $200), we so want to play dress-up right now.
And, if you want to step it up a bit, we stand by the Maya Bridal Dress ($236.87) that’s made with head-to-toe sequins. There are even more wishlist-adding styles to browse, too.
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