5 stylish alternatives to a classic wedding dress

Find the idea of wearing too many ruffles and frills too much to bear? Or worried you’re not careful enough to look after a Gatsby style beaded dress with all the dancing on the big day? Maybe you’re having a same sex wedding and looking for something different to wear but still want to look feminine? Then consider these alternative options to the classic wedding dress with plenty of wow factor.

1) Sequin dress.

A little bit sturdier than a beaded wedding dress but still giving plenty of glittering wow factor to dazzle your guests. Add a fur shawl to glam up the outfit even further.

2) Light pastel colours or floral maxi dress.

Feminine, flowy and pretty, what’s not to love about these dresses you can ‘swoosh’ the night away in? This stylish maxi is perfect for a wedding on the beach and adding some colour to your outfit. Complete the look with a flower headband.

3) Short dress.

Remove the restriction of movement and with this chic, modern and sexy look. Perfect for a city break wedding abroad. Complete the look with a birdcage veil or pillbox fascinator to add a touch of vintage.

4) Jumpsuit.

A jumpsuit? That sounds far too casual at first but on closer inspection it’s actually just a feminine version of a suit. Add a jacket to give it more of a wedding suit look and killer heals to elongate the legs.

5) Crop top and maxi skirt combo.

Recently boosted in popularity by Olivia Palermo with a beautiful ostrich feather jumper and full skirt wedding outfit, keep this look simple with a clean pulled back bun or ponytail. Dress up the look by adding bridal cuffs and hair jewellery.

We hope you found these alternatives useful or have any other suggestions? Then tell us in the comments. For more inspiration on wedding dresses or wedding ideas, visit our pinterest page.

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Credits: Sequin dress from Etsy, Floral maxi via Sulia, Short dress from Gardeiniasite, Jumpsuit by Stella McCartney via pinterest and Crop top and maxi by Emilio Pucci via pinterest