Let me guess, you don’t know what types of wedding gowns you like? Good thing you are here! I put together some samples of wedding dresses throughout this article that will inspire you and assist you in figuring out what silhouette style best suits you.
This will also help you when you are heading to the bridal store. Simply show your bridal consultant these to give them some insight into styles to provide you.
Types of Wedding Gowns
Remember that you can get a dream dress in the style that you love and the budget that you desire. It is right there waiting for you! Here are some types of wedding gowns to consider:
A-Line
The A for A-Line is accepted for all… well most body shapes. This style is fitted at the top half of your body then flows downward. This chick and simple ballgown with tulle bow from Stella York are stunning!
Ballroom/ Princess
If you want grand and royalty entrance or if you consider yourself to be the princess or even queen of your special day then this dress will do it for you. This type of dress is fitted at the top and flows into a full skirt. One of my personal favourites is the Verna Princess-inspired lace wedding gown with luxurious details by Maggie Sottero.
Sheath
If you’re not into anything at all in silhouettes, such as flares or puffs. This style is a simple, straight-down type of gown. Normally stopping right above your feet. Just check out the Style BL341 Memphis dress from Beloved by Casa Blanca Bridal.
Mermaid
This style types of wedding gown are similar to the Trumpet except that it doesn’t flare out until near the knee. Therefore you get more of our body shape. Wedding dresses like SAINT from Pronovias New Hollywood Glamour Collection Mermaid create a showstopper effect. I love the wedding dress’s sweetheart neckline and open back.
Short/ Cocktail Style
This is more of a non-traditional type of wedding gown. The length is above the knee. More of a bow chick wow wow type of dress. Also, more preferred if you are looking for a second wedding dress for the reception. If you are looking for these types of wedding gowns then check out A-Line V-neck Knee-Length Chiffon Wedding Dress With Lace from JJHouse.
Tea Length
The length is more below the knee, (school uniform approved) yet still shorter than the average dress. Great if your theme is outdoors or an afternoon tea style. Also another type you can use for a second dress for the reception. Check out this A-Line V-neck Knee-Length Wedding Dress from JJHouse.
Trumpet
This type of wedding gown hugs the top half of your body then flares out mid-thigh. It gives you that sexy slim body style with a hint of flair. Works both for a ceremony and reception dress. Check out Trumpet/Mermaid Off-the-Shoulder Chapel Train Wedding Dress With Sequins by JJHouse.
Separates
It is exactly like it sounds. If you prefer more of a skirt and shirt style or a zip-off into your reception style then this is what you are looking for.
The top part and the bottom part are separate from each other. Or there are also dresses where the bottom half and train are separate from the rest of the dress. Check out these types of wedding gowns like this glamorous wedding gown with a bohemian touch from Riki Dalal’s Miami / Metropolitan Collection.
Wedding Dress Neckline & Strap Styles
As much as there are wedding dress silhouettes there are also many necklines and strap styles to choose from as well. It is just as important to choose a style that caters to your body but more to your girls up top since that is their space.
The best part is that it is completely up to you on which areas you want to show or hide. I provided some examples below to help you with your wedding dress decisions.
Boat aka Bateau
This type of neckline has a smaller scoop located more in the collarbone area like where necklaces would rest. This SEA wedding dress from White One’s DayDream Collection is a perfect example of it.
Halter Top
The straps do not rest on the shoulders, it works its way up and around your neck. Perfect for those who want straps but also was their shoulders to be bare. This Charmeuse A-Line Gown with Halter Neckline and Pleated Cummerbund from Justin Alexander is a perfect example.
High Neck
Think queen style. The neckline works its way like branches onto your neck leaving your shoulders bare. It’s like a halter top added multiple family members move in. Check out this sleeveless gown from Allure Bridal.
For all my bold brides-to-be out there. Illusion neckline style does not only give you that feeling of the wedding dress floating on your body. The different ways that it is included in the straps and around the dress make your dress stand out. Check out this BACALL Mermaid wedding dress from Pronovias Hollywood Glamour Collection.
Scoop
It’s for you if you like the U-shape style. You have the option of how you prefer your scoop to be, low or high. Check out A-Line Scoop Neck Asymmetrical Stretch Crepe Wedding Dress from JJHouse.
Strapless
There are no straps so the dress fits across and below your shoulders. Check out this ANDREA strapless wedding dress from Pronovias Premiere Collection.
Sweetheart
The most common style you see is the sweetheart. It sits across and below your shoulders like the strapless but follows the outline of your bust. Check out this Beverly Strapless sheath wedding gown at Maggie Sottero.
Square
This type of wedding gown with a square shape sounds exactly like it sounds. The straps and neckline create a shape of a square. Check out this Square Neckline Knee-Length Wedding Dress at JJHouse.
Off- the-Shoulder
I like to think of this type of wedding gown as the type you would see a princess enter a ball with. The straps just a tad off the side of her shoulders. Check out this Sheath/Column Off-the-Shoulder Sweep Train Stretch Crepe Wedding Dress With Ruffle Split Front from JJHouse.
V- Neck
Instead of a scoop, the neckline and straps come together to make the shape of a V. Great if you want to show off your neck. Check out this modern and sexy wedding dress from Essense Designs.
Final Thoughts
After this list of the types of wedding gowns out there, I am sure that you will find the right wedding gown for you. I hope that you admired the wedding dress styles that meet your needs. No matter which neckline or strap you choose for yourself, make sure it complements your body and most importantly makes you look and feel like the most beautiful woman.
Of course, a picture cannot compare to how the dress will actually look on you but it will for sure be a map to your dream wedding dress style. With that, I won’t hold you back any longer, happy shopping!
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