The 26 Top Simple Wedding Dresses

Simple wedding dresses are having a moment right now, with brides opting for clean lines, understated details, and minimalist designs.

When it comes to your wedding dress, the perfect look for you should celebrate your own individual personal style. For some brides, that means finding a big ball gown with layers of tulle and dramatic embellishment. But for other brides, that means finding a dress that is all about classic style, with clean lines and elegant details. If that sounds more like you, then this list of the 26 top simple wedding dresses is for you. This blog post features some of the top trending, minimalist-approved simple wedding dresses, perfect for the modern bride who is craving understated elegance. Whether you're planning a beach wedding, an intimate ceremony, or a big black tie celebration in the city, there is something for everyone on this list. And these dresses are sure to inspire you to embrace the beauty of simplicity on your big day.

01. Clover London: Understated Details

Our first simple wedding dress comes from Clover London. And this wedding gown is all about understated details. From the trending puff sleeves, to the defined square neckline - this gown may be simple, but it is also everything trendy confident brides want. Finished with a relaxed front slit, this gown is a modern minimalist bride's dream.

02. Grace Loves Lace: Modern Elegance

This next simple wedding dress from Grace Loves Lace is all about modern elegance. The clean lines and statement making silhouette are everything that modern brides are asking for. The striking high neckline is sophisticated and the racer back is chic and modern. And the all over silhouette of this gown elongates the body for a sleek and classy look.

03. Anthropology: Modern Asymmetry

Our next simple wedding dress features an ultra clean silhouette, with asymmetric modern detailing. This fit-and-flare style has a one shoulder neckline and a side waist illusion cutout that create an exciting contemporary look.

04. Fame and Partners: Pleated Strapless

Chic and budget friendly. This next simple wedding gown comes from Fame and Partners and it is made from captivating tiers of pleated georgette fabric. The gathered bustier style bodice is so flattering and it pairs effortlessly with the pleated tiered skirt. This look is simple, yet confident and contemporary.

05. Mariana Hardwick: Simple Strapless

This clean and modern strapless gown is sure to captivate the hearts of all our minimalist brides out there. This chic gown features a flattering cinched waist and wrapped skirt silhouette. And to add just a bit of drama, this dress has a train detail that drapes down from the hip.

06. Grace Loves Lace: Effortless & Elegant

Elegant and effortless. Grace Loves Lace's "Summer" gown is a perfect option if you are looking for a simple wedding dress that is timeless and sophisticated. This double-layered Crepe de Chine silk gown is ultra flattering and features a plunging V-neckline, delicate thin straps and a dramatic open back. We love that this look can easily be dressed up or down depending on the theme of your wedding day.

07. Rebecca Schoneveld: Striking Silk

Simple, yet striking. We are just loving this next wedding gown from Rebecca Schoneveld. This gown features the most captivating hand-draped silk charmeuse bodice with romantic off-the-shoulder straps and a soft, stretch satin skirt that hugs all the right places.

08. Watters: Striking Modern Crepe

This gown may be simpler in its styling, but it is anything from ordinary. The classic silhouette of this gown is made from luxe stretch crepe and it features some dramatic details that we are absolutely loving. The bodice of this gown has a built in corset that creates structure and dramatic style. And the bodice pairs beautifully with elegant long sleeves that have a bit of puff volume at the shoulders.

09. Elizabeth Fillmore: Silk Midi

Elizabeth Fillmore shows us how less can be so much more with this next simple wedding dress. This chic midi length crepe wedding gown features a backless slip silhouette and a large smashed charmeuse bow detail at the bodice for a modern look. This clean and modern wedding dress is perfect for a less formal ceremony.

10. Anthropology: Modern Strapless

Simple, yet with exciting contemporary details. This next wedding gown from Anthropology features a daring scooped sweetheart neckline and a slim column skirt that is timeless and sophisticated.

11. Fame and Partners: Chic Simple Lace

Lace may not be the first thing you think of when you are imaging a more minimal bridal style. But Fame and Partners shows how you can embrace a gorgeous lace look, while still keeping things clean and simple. This gown features a romantic sweetheart neckline with thick straps for added support. And the skirt has a trumpet silhouette to it, which is finished with a trending high front slit.

12. Made With Love: Clean Fitted Crepe

Made from luxe French Crepe fabric, this next simple wedding dress from Made With Love is all about embracing a clean and classic bridal aesthetic. Featuring a sophisticated high neckline, a plunging low back and a silhouette that will flatter all of your feminine curves.

13. Clover London: Bow Tie Straps

Clean lines and a flattering silhouette are central to this next simple wedding dress from Clover London. But our favorite feature of this gown has to be those irresistible bow tie straps. They add such an exciting and unexpected element to an otherwise very understated wedding style.

14. Watters: Simply Chic

Simple, yet chic. Watters brings us this next minimal bridal style. The clean and simple silhouette of this gown features some exciting asymmetric details that give it a modern feel.

15. Karen Willis Holmes: Art Deco Elegance

With all of the elegance of fashion from the Art Deco era, this next wedding dress from Karen Willis Holmes is a simple satin masterpiece. This gown features a sultry V-neckline, front slit, flattering seaming, ruched shoulder details and a dramatic open back.

16. Bo and Luca: Simple Bohemian

Simple, with just a touch of bohemian detailing. This gown combines clean modern lines with free spirited accents. This effortless fit-and-flare gown features thin straps, flattering seaming and an intricately hand beaded bodice overlay.

17. Watters: Sophisticated Simplicity

Simple, yet strikingly sophisticated. The stretch mesh paired with the Abrazo lining of this gown create a smooth photo ready look. And the off-the-shoulder neckline and full length sleeves are effortlessly romantic. This sophisticated gown is sure to leave a lasting impression.

18. Savannah Miller: Minimal Halter

At first glance, this wedding gown from Savannah Miller looks very clean and simple. But it has some exciting details that we just can't get enough of. Our favorite being the ultra modern halter neckline which is held up by fine spaghetti straps that form a delicate “T” detail in the back. The clean lines and flattering silhouette of this gown are absolutely irresistible.

19. Danielle Frankel: Simple Couture

With this next gown, Danielle Frankel shows us how you can have a bridal look that is simple and couture. This bias cut silk wool gown is elegant and contemporary with its criss-cross draped neckline, ultra long sleeves and lavish train.

20. Clover London: Flattering Silhouette

This next wedding gown from Clover London features an ultra flattering silhouette with a more relaxed fit. With a defined V-neckline, flutter sleeves and front slit - this gown is so elegant without anything unnecessary.

21. Rebecca Schoneveld: Romantic Simplicity

Romance in its simplest form. The less-is-more approach of this next wedding dress from Rebecca Schoneveld is absolutely stunning. This luxe stretch satin gown features a corseted bodice and draped skirt with a wrapped high front slit. Pair that with the romantic off-the-shoulder straps and you are ready to write your own modern day love story.

22. Grace Loves Lace: Simple and Sexy

Sexy, simple and absolutely irresistible. The "Willow" gown from Grace Loves Lace is made from buttery soft stretch crepe. This look features a relaxed design with a V-neckline, front slit and strappy open back. Make a clean, contemporary statement in this simple wedding gown.

23. Alexandra Grecco: Simple Ball Gown

This next wedding dress from Alexandra Grecco strips back a traditional ball gown to create an absolutely stunning less-is-more style. From the clean lines to the square neckline, this gown may appear simple, but it is exciting and captivating from every angle. A more simplified, modern interpretation of a bridal ball gown.

24. Karen Willis Holmes: Chic Minimalism

Minimalist and modern, with chic trending accents. This next simple wedding gown from Karen Willis Holmes has a very timeless and carefree look to it. With a flattering V-neckline, trending puff sleeves, and a central front slit - this gown has so many understated details. Made from luxe crepe fabric, this gown hugs your silhouette, but is still ultra smooth and flattering.

25. Watters: Classic Meets Contemporary

The perfect mix of classic and contemporary. This next minimalist approved wedding gown comes from Watters. Featuring a clean square neckline with ultra thin straps, semi-sheer side panel accents and an effortless chiffon train. We are absolutely loving this simple wedding gown.

26. Danielle Frankel: Simplistic Elegance

Simplistic elegance at its finest. This ultra minimal gown from Danielle Frankel has a clean and sophisticated appearance to it. Made from luxe silk wool, this simple wedding dress features a modest raised cowl neckline that is contrasted by an ultra low back.