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A lace wedding dress is one of the most traditional styles out there, and for many, the delicate and feminine fabric is synonymous with bridal gowns. To some, a lace dress may feel too formal and stuffy for a modern wedding day look, while others crave the intricacies of chantilly, guipure, broderie Anglaise, and Alencon lace. What’s more, not all lace wedding dresses are created equal. Some gowns feature an all-over lace design while others are simply accented or trimmed with the delicate material. So, whether you’re set on a lace wedding dress or need a little more convincing, we’ve rounded up scores of beautiful lace wedding dresses to inspire your bridal style. Of course, we’ve taken various venues, silhouettes preferences, aesthetics, and price points into account. Options range from timeless shapes like a sheath to A-line and mermaid silhouettes; sleeves and necklines vary from long to off-the-shoulder and strapless; and styles included bohemian details, traditional cuts, and modern designs. Heck, there are even sexy lace wedding dresses ahead. We told you, lace is versatile!
Keep scrolling for our edit of lovely lace wedding dresses, for every bridal style and budget.
Lela Rose Bridal The Rosewood Dress
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The wide square neckline on this all-over lace wedding dress is absolutely stunning and gives the dress a romantic feel. It's our pick for the classic bride craving a more modern look.
Galina Low Back Soft Lace Wedding Dress
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We can picture this lace wedding dress on a beach bride with a tropical flower in her hair and bare feet in the sand. The low scoop back is perfect for showing off sun-kissed skin.
Alyne by Rita Vinieris Sleeveless Sweetheart Neckline Floral Sheath Wedding Dress
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We love the juxtaposition of intricate lace detailing and a simple silhouette. We envision this gorgeous gown on a modern bohemian bride in the spring or summer.
Floravere E. Bishop Lace Wedding Gown
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This slim volume gown gives all-over lace a modern look. For more coverage, it comes with a cute short-sleeve topper that you can throw on and off as you please.
Love by Pnina Tornai Long Sleeve Lace A-Line Wedding Dress
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Traditional meets seductive with this long-sleeve, A-line design. With a plunging back and neckline to define the silhouette, the silhouette is entirely elegant with a fresh effect.
White by Vera Wang Lace Cascade Wedding Dress
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This two-tone wedding dress is utterly unique, featuring a sheer lace corset and floral embellishments. The frayed lace cascading down the skirt puts an edgy spin on the timeless fabric.
Oscar de la Renta Lace Wedding Dress
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This illusion-style lace wedding dress feels fresh yet classic for the bride craving tradition with a twist. The cap sleeves and plunging back work harmoniously together for a sophisticated look.
Anne Barge Raven Wedding Gown
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We can't get over the delicate tulle off-the-shoulder straps on this lace gown, which come together to tie in the back and delicately extend into a train. They're an elegant offset to the intricate beading and embroidery on this mermaid silhouette.
Carolina Herrera Marguerite Bridal Gown
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This off-the-shoulder lace gown is fit for a modern princess bride, featuring puffy off-the-shoulder sleeves and a voluminous mermaid silhouette. We can picture it in the countryside with a pair of pearl earrings and a sophisticated chignon.
ASOS EDITION Wedding Dress With Open Back and Floral Embroidery
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For the bride on a budget, this lace wedding gown is utterly breathtaking. With an illusion design, open back, and oversize lace, it feels fresh as ever, yet timeless thanks to the full skirt and long sleeves.
Azazie Rensa Bridal Gown
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With a sweetheart neckline and bow-tie straps, this lace gown feels so romantic and youthful. Strategically-placed seams create a super-flattering silhouette while the flared skirt feels fun and party-perfect
Jenny Yoo Lourdes Wedding Gown
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We envision this fit-and-flare lace wedding dress on a bohemian or vintage-inspired bride with whimsical taste. Though it features all-over lace appliques, the plunging illusion neckline creates a modern look. What's more, the sleeves are removable for versatile style.
Michael Lo Sordo Alexandra Silk Guipure Lace Gown
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We're picturing this minimal lace wedding gown on a beach bride. The plunging neckline and pin-thin crisscross straps come with a nostalgic feel we love with toes in the sand.
Wtoo by Watters Philomene Gown
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Cap sleeves and a scalloped neckline give this lace wedding dress a classic look with edge. Worth obsessing over: the tiny pearl buttons that line the back.
Muse by Berta Flavia Wedding Gown
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With an ethereal feel, this sheer lace wedding dress is utterly sweet. If the fabric feels too daring, you can easily have this lined for more coverage.
Whistles Melba Bardot Wedding Dress
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An off-the-shoulder neckline instantly modernized this A-line lace gown. We can picture it with a straw boater hat for wedding photos in the south of France.
Pronovias Pickford Lace Wedding Dress
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This évassée style wedding gown takes inspiration from the 1920s and features handmade lace and a dramatic tulle chapel train. It's made for the glamorous bride craving a bit of glitz.
Nouvelle Amsale Hannah Wedding Dress
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This short-sleeve wedding dress may seem simple, but sequin embroidered lace gives the fit-to-flare silhouette a quietly dazzling feel. Flutter sleeves make it even sweeter for your wedding day.
Grace Loves Lace Inca Lace Wedding Gown
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A combination of French and Japanese lace gives this long-sleeve lace wedding gown a one-of-a-kind look. A high neckline in the front perfectly balances out the low-cut back and body-skimming fit.
Tadashi Shoji Placid Gown
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Ruffled flutter sleeves and oversized lace gives this bohemian lace dress a modern-romantic feel. We can picture it with a delicate hair-piece for a whisper-thin veil.
DB Studio Scalloped One-Shoulder Lace Sheath Gown
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All-over lace has never looked as sleek as it does in the one-shoulder sheath. With a hint of stretch, it's perfectly comfortable for a night of photos and dancing.
Monique Lhuillier Atherton Wedding Gown
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This lace wedding dress was made for an outdoor wedding in late summer or early fall. We love it with tousled waves for a sense of elegant nonchalance.
Tony Ward V-Neck Strapless A-Line Wedding Dress with Floral Appliques
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Three-dimensional floral appliques give this strapless lace wedding dress a whimsical look. We love it for a springtime wedding among fresh flowers and trees as much as we do a rustic summer wedding at sunset.
Galvan Positano Tulle-Paneled Lace Gown
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This lace wedding dress is idyllic for seaside nuptials in a coastal town; we're thinking Italy or Greece as bucket-list destinations. Though the plunging neckline is captivating, the unique back with a panel down the center is particularly striking.