If you are looking for a wedding gown that is iconic, then look no further than this list of 25 silk wedding dresses.
For centuries, silk has been associated with elegance and luxury. This makes silk a perfect choice when it comes to your wedding day look. Silk comes in multiple forms, but it is best known for its smooth and shiny appearance that is timeless and iconic. This list is going to cover various silk fabrics from silk chiffon, which is lightweight and airy, to silk satin which has that iconic lustrous shine, to Mikado silk which is a thicker silk fabric which gives you most structure. No matter when type of dress you are searching for, silk is an iconic, timeless fabric that is sure to make all of your wedding day dreams come true.
01. Grace Loves Lace: Effortless Modern Silk
First up, we have an effortless and iconic silk wedding dress from Grace Loves Lace. This masterfully designed gown showcases silk fabric at its finest. The confident silhouette of this gown features an asymmetric draped neckline which has a very natural off-the-shoulder look on one side and luxe full length sleeves. And our favorite aspect of this gown has to be the open back which features a sash that is designed to be tied in several different ways - so you can decide which style suits you best.
02. Michelle Mason: Single Shoulder Silk
Chic, contemporary and absolutely effortless. It is hard to beat a timeless silk slip dress when it comes to your wedding day look. But we love the single shoulder neckline of this silk slip from Michelle Mason - which gives it more of a modern finish.
03. Pronovias: Lustrous Mikado Silk Mermaid
Make a glamorous statement with this next wedding gown from Pronovias. Made from lustrous mikado silk fabric, this gown has a luxe sheer look from every angle. But what we love most about this gown is the structural silhouette which creates a very contemporary, yet still feminine, style.
04. Justin Alexander: Stunning Silk A-Line
It is hard to not fall in love with this next Mikado silk A-line wedding dress from Justin Alexander. Such a flattering and classic strapless silhouette with buttons that accent the entire length of the gown and a feminine bow to finish things off.
05. Bo and Luca: Delicate Silk Georgette
This next wedding gown from Bo and Luca is made from delicate silk georgette fabric. Silk georgette is a lightweight silk fabric that has a translucent appearance to it. The delicate fabric is layered to create a lighter-than-air appearance in this stunning V-back slip dress. And the gown is finished with 3D floral beading that is absolutely breathtaking.
06. Sachin and Babi: Stretch Mikado Silk Midi
Make a contemporary statement in this next midi-length silk wedding dress from Sachin and Babi. Made from lavish stretch Mikado silk fabric - this gown is stunning from every angle. From the chic midi high-low hem, to the sculptural oversized bow detail - this gown is sure to leave everyone in awe.
07. Jenny Yoo: Classic Elegance
Classic silk elegance at its best. This stunning full length sleeve wedding dress comes from Jenny Yoo. The gown is cut from double silk georgette fabric which gives the gown just enough structure, without losing any of that iconic silk sheen. This gorgeous, minimal silk gown shows that less can be so much more.
08. The Reformation: Lingerie Inspired Silk
You are sure to feel ultra luxe and sexy in this next silk wedding dress from The Reformation. This gorgeous lingerie inspired gown features a stunning V-neckline with lace detailing. This gown has a vintage Hollywood glam feel to it, without the price tag of a one-of-a-kind vintage gown!
09. Olivia Bottega: Convertibile Mikado Silk Gown
Dramatic and romantic. We are just loving this next silk wedding gown from Olivia Bottega. Made from the most lavish Mikado silk - this gown has a luxe look from every angle. The twisted off-the-shoulder neckline is stunning and this gown also features a detachable overskirt, which allows you to switch up your look from ceremony to reception.
10. Galia Lahav: Gold Fluid Silk
Made from the most luxe, gold colored fluid silk fabric, this next wedding gown from Galia Lahav is sure to leave you breathless. This modern gown features an effortless silhouette with a thigh high front slit and a shawl neckline with asymmetric straps. Contemporary and glamourous.
11. Michelle Mason: Daring Backless Silk
The daring, low open back of this next silk wedding gown is leaving us a bit speechless. We love the combination of the ultra low cut back paired with the high halter neckline which features a dramatic sash tie that drapes gracefully down the back of the gown. This gown is effortless, yet it is sure to make a bold statement.
12. Sachin and Babi: Contrasting Fabrics
What we love most about this next wedding dress, is how the contrasting bodice and skirt work so well together. With this bridal look, a fully embellished bodice is paired with a sleek Mikado silk skirt which creates just enough drama, while still keeping the style so sophisticated and simple.
13. Grace Loves Lace: Timeless & Elegance
Timeless and elegant. How better to describe this classic silk slip dress from Grace Loves Lace? When it comes to iconic bridal styles, it is hard to beat a look like this. With a flattering V-neckline, delicate straps a sexy low cut back - what more could you want?
14. Pronovias: Lighter than Air
Embrace your inner goddess with this lighter-than-air charmeuse silk dress. This gown was designed to encourage movement with its effortless light silk fabric and its layered and flared silhouette. But our favorite part of this gown has to be the bodice. Featuring a plunging V-neckline, short bell sleeves, a draped chest style and a fitted waistline.
15. Grace Loves Lace: Classic Elegance
Silk always seems to have a classic, and elegant look to it. And the "Honey Silk" gown from Grace Loves Lace is no different. This ultra sleek and flattering gown features a couple layers of Crepe de Chine silk fabric, delicate silk straps and an ultra flattering cowl neckline.
16. Olivia Bottega: Thigh High Slit Silk
We are just loving the dramatic, yet feminine look of this next bridal gown. Made from lavish Mikado silk, this gown features a trending thigh high front slit and a strapless sweetheart neckline. And we are loving it paired with the sheer tulle bolero with pearl accenting.
17. Dana Harel: High Slit Silk Ball Gown
This next silk wedding gown comes from Dana Harel. Inspired by 18th century ball gowns, but with a modern twist. This gown is the perfect mix of modern and historical silhouettes. If you love ball gowns but you are also looking for a slightly more minimal and sexy silhouette - then this is the gown for you.
18. Michelle Mason: Contemporary Cowl
We love when a bridal designer takes something so simple and timeless like a classic slip dress, and adds a modern touch to it. And this is exactly what Michelle Mason did with this next silk wedding dress. This seemingly simple silk slip features a truly unique split detail cowl neckline which drapes over the arm, and around to the lower back.
19. Pronovias: Dramatic Silk
From Pronovias's "Opera Collection" this next silk gown is all about making an entrance. This gown features a fitted silhouette with a dramatic structured fishtail skirt that flares out from the knees and a strapless neckline with a pleated design. Pair that with the detachable ruffled train for even more drama.
20. The Own Studio: Drop Waist
A contemporary interpretation of a more traditional silk wedding dress. This stunning drop waist wedding dress comes from The Own Studio. And although the look of this gown is quite minimal, it packs a dramatic modern punch with its untraditional silhouette.
21. The Reformation: Silk Separates
Bridal separates are so on trend right now. And if you are looking to make a unique statement on your wedding day, then you don't want to miss this next silk separates bridal look from The Reformation. This look features loose fitting silk pants and a silk tank with thin spaghetti straps, a flattering V-neckline, and a single button closure. Modern, dramatic, and definitely not your average bridal look.
22. Dana Harel: Minimal Strapless Silk
We love the modern, minimalistic feel of this strapless silk gown from Dana Harel. Featuring a chic sweetheart corseted bodice with a hand-draped crossover detail and a trending dramatic high thigh slit.
23. Justin Alexander: Clean Fit-and-Flare
Clean, effortless and ultra flattering. It is hard to beat this silk Mikado wedding gown from Justin Alexander. With a clean strapless neckline and a figure flattering silhouette - this gown is elegant and timeless. And we are loving it paired with the delicate shoulder wrapped cape.
24. The Own Studio: 1930s Glam Inspired
Inspired by the Old Hollywood Glam film stars of the 1930's. This next silk wedding gown from The Own Studio is effortless and elegant. Featuring a pleated halter neckline and a sleek silk skirt - this dress is an iconic bridal style that is sure to stand the test of time.
25. Macgraw: Contemporary Silk Mini
If you are looking for a chic bridal mini, then you don't want to miss this next silk wedding dress from Macgraw. Made from luxe silk dupion fabric, which has a crisp feel to it but with the same elegant sheer that you get with other silk fabrics. Featuring a contemporary square neckline, dramatic puff shoulders and full length sleeves. This silk wedding dress is perfect for that statement making second look.
By Kathryn Schrotenboer
Lindsey