Courtesy of Net-A-Porter
Addover Satin Gown, $4,095, Roland Mouret available exclusively at Net-A-Porter
Wedding Dresses
67 Simple Wedding Dresses For the Minimalist Bride
Updated on January 31, 2018
No muss. No fuss. No problem.
Let’s face it, a lot of wedding dresses are well, extravagant. From intricate bead work to layers upon layers of tulle to fine lace detailing, many gowns come with a lot of adornment. And that’s okay! As a bride, you should indulge and be true to your personal style by choosing a wedding dress that makes you feel your absolute most "you." If that means decking yourself in all the glitz and glamour a gown has to offer, do it! But what about the brides who follow that Marie Kondo life? If your visions of "the one" are less lace and ballgown and more clean, architectural lines, and zero fuss—you're a minimalist bride. And for you that means finding a simple wedding dress that still makes a very big statement. (Above, wedding dress by Alexandra Grecco)
As a minimalist, you prefer things simple. This by no means equates to boring, especially when it comes to your wedding dress. A simple wedding dress can have more impact than one that is bedecked in rhinestones or diaphanous layers of fabric. Honestly, what’s chicer than imbuing a sense of nonchalance on your wedding day by wearing a minimalist wedding dress? You don't clutter your life so why would you clutter your wedding dress?
The simplicity of a minimal wedding dress highlights extraordinary craftsmanship and showcases your figure in a way that is subtly sexy, to boot. Speaking of which, going for a simple wedding dress doesn’t mean you’re restricted to body-skimming columns or mermaid silhouettes. Plenty of designers, like Monique Lhuillier, Viktor&Rolf, Lela Rose, Carolina Herrera and Isabelle Armstrong (to name a few) offer voluminous shapes with a simple aesthetic — even ball gowns. The minimal effect is achieved through structured fabrics and pristine design that reads clean, elegant, and impactful.
A variety of fashion brands offer pristine gowns that minimalist brides will love despite not technically being bridal. It’s a great alternative if you’re hoping to spend a little less on your dress, or, want something you know you can wear again. In this case, we look to labels like Roksanda, Jason Wu, Gabriela Hearst, Roland Mouret, Stella McCartney and Solace London, among others.
Ahead, we’ve culled an edit of 67 minimalist wedding dresses for the bride-to-be craving simplicity. From simple slips to A-line gowns, you’re sure to be inspired.
See more: The 9 Fall 2018 Wedding Dress Trends Brides Need to Know
Courtesy of Honor
The Astrid Top And Skirt, $3,750, Honor
Courtesy of Stone Cold Fox
Amalfi Gown, $280, Stone Cold Fox
Courtesy of Jenny Yoo
Ashton Gown, $975, Jenny Yoo
Courtesy of Wtoo by Watters
Atlee Gown, $1,350 - $1,643, Wtoo by Watters
Courtesy of BHLDN
Bacall Gown, $900, Amy Kuschel available at BHLDN
Courtesy of Anne Barge
Bardot Gown, $4,610, Anne Barge
Courtesy of BHLDN
Bishop Gown, $1,450, Eddy K available at BHLDN
Courtesy of Danielle Frankel
Berthe Gown, price upon request, Danielle Frankel
Courtesy of Delpozo Bridal
Bridal Gown 5, price upon request, Delpozo Bridal
Courtesy of Gracy Accad
Bridal Gown, price upon request, Gracy Accad
Courtesy of Ines Di Santo
Carter Gown, $5,990, Ines Di Santo
Courtesy of Sachin & Babi
Copeland Gown, $2,695, Sachin & Babi
Courtesy of Net-A-Porter
Crepe-Trimmed Satin Gown, $2,495, Jason Wu available at Net-A-Porter
Courtesy of Viktor & Rolf Marriage
Draped Bow Train Gown, price upon request, Viktor&Rolf Marriage
Courtesy of DB Studio
Draped Off-The-Shoulder Crepe Sheath Gown, $179.95, DB Studio available at David's Bridal
Courtesy of Rosa Clara
Dylan Bridal Gown, price upon request, Rosa Clara available at Designer Loft
Courtesy of Reformation
Eliana Dress, $598, Reformation
Courtesy of BHLDN
Estelle Gown, $950, Jenny Yoo available at BHLDN
Courtesy of Sareh Nouri
Elsa Crepe Trumpet Gown, $3,895, Sareh Nouri
Courtesy of David's Bridal Collection
Faille Mermaid Wedding Dress with Bow Back, $299 - $349, David's Bridal Collection
Courtesy of Justin Alexander
Fit and Flare Crepe Gown with Beaded Sheer Detail, $1,800, Justin Alexander
Courtesy of Nouvelle Amsale
Frankie Gown, $2,200, Nouvelle Amsale
Courtesy of Halfpenny London
Fern Dress, price upon reqeust, Halfpenny London
Courtesy of Carolina Herrera
Greta Gown, price upon request, Carolina Herrera
Courtesy of Marina Moscone
Gladiator Cape Dress, $1,950, Marina Moscone
Courtesy of Willowby
Gemini Gown, $1,450 - $2,120, Wiilowby
Courtesy of Sophie et Voila
Icon Gown, price upon request, Sophie et Voila
Courtesy of Moda Operandi
High Neck Cap Sleeve Gown With Open Back, $4,560, Elizabeth Kennedy available at Moda Operandi
Courtesy of Jill Jill Stuart
Iva Crepe Maxi, $200 - $298, Jill Jill Stuart available at BHLDN
Courtesy of Kassandra
Kassandra Wedding Dress, price upon request, Morilee
Courtesy of Alex Perry Bride
Kristen Satin Crepe Bikini Gown, $3,500, Alex Perry Bride
Courtesy of Savannah Miller
Kate Gown, price upon request, Savannah Miller
Courtesy of Watters
Leona Gown, $2,095 - $3,324, Watters
Courtesy of Net-A-Porter
Liva Asymmetric Stretch-Crepe Gown, $390, Solace London available at Net-A-Porter
Courtesy of Net-A-Porter
Louise Herringbone Silk-Jacquard Gown, $3,495, Gabriela Hearst available at Net-A-Porter
Courtesy of Leanne Marshall
Marina Gown, $1,685, Leanne Marshall
Courtesy of Christian Siriano
Multi-Strap Halter Gown, $3,800, Christian Siriano
Courtesy of Roksanda
Maury Drop-Waist Wool and Silk-Blend Gown, $3,630, Roksanda available exclusively at Net-A-Porter
Courtesy of Naeem Khan
Melrose Gown, $12,995, Naeem Khan
Courtesy of Rosa Clara
Nevada Rose Bridal Gown, price upon request, Rosa Clara available at Designer Loft
Courtesy of Temperley London
Octavia Dress, price upon request, Temperley London
Courtesy of Shopbop
Noel and Jean Kennedy Gown, $1,495, Katie May available at Shopbop
Courtesy of Brandon Maxwell
One Shoulder Gown, $1,678.50, Brandon Maxwell available at Spring
Courtesy of BHLDN
Opaline Ballgown, $1,450, WATTERS available at BHLDN
Courtesy of Isabelle Armstrong
Renata Gown, $4200, Isabelle Armstrong
Courtesy of Tadashi Shoji
Renata Cape, $878, Tadashi Shoji | Libby Stretch Crepe Slip Gown, $328, Tadashi Shoji
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Courtesy of Oscar de la Renta
Silk-Georgette Logan Gown, $7,490, Oscar de la Renta
Courtesy of Anne Barge
Sloane Gown, $3,510, Anne Barge
Courtesy of Lace & Liberty
Soho Top, $330, Lace & Liberty | Soho Skirt, $850, Lace & Liberty
Courtesy of Wedding Atelier
Style 6860 Silk Faille Strapless Mermaid Gown, price upon request, Liancarlo available at Wedding Atelier
Courtesy of Allison Webb
Style 4812 Buchanan Gown, $2,225, Allison Webb available at JLM Couture
Courtesy of Loho Bride
Suki Long-Sleeve Gown, price upon request, Rime Arodaky available at Loho Bride
Courtesy of Lela Rose
The Capri Gown, $3,995, Lela Rose
Courtesy of Fame and Partners
The Clara, $499, Fame and Partners
Courtesy of Moda Operandi
The Madelyn, $3,800, J. Mendel available at Moda Operandi
Courtesy of Moda Operandi
The Storm, $7,995, Isabelle Armstrong available at Moda Operandi
Jon Moe
Style M595, price on request, Allure Bridals
Greg Finck
"Nico" wedding dress by Alexandra Grecco
Courtesy of Amsale
Uma Silk Blend A-Line Gown, $4,800, Amsale
Courtesy of Nordstrom
Valeria Open Back Crepe Mermaid Gown, $2,260, Atelier Pronovias available at Nordstrom
Courtesy of Catherine Kowalski Bridal
Zoe, Starting at $2,995, Catherine Kowalski Bridal
Courtesy of Monique Lhuillier
Winston Gown, $6,290, Monique Lhuillier
Courtesy of Maggie Sottero
Wedding dress by Maggie Sottero
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