If there's one bridal trend that feels less like a trend and more like a love affair, it's pearls.
Something about pearls has always felt inevitable on a wedding dress. And they have been showing up everywhere — trailing down sleeves, edging veils, covering corsets — and it's easy to see why. There's something about a pearl wedding dress that feels both deeply romantic and effortlessly modern. Right now, designers everywhere are rediscovering what brides have quietly known for centuries: pearls are the most romantic embellishment in bridal. So we have gathered a list of the 26 best pearl wedding dresses, that are quietly the prettiest trend in bridal fashion right now!
01. Berta: Strands of Pearls
Pearls, pearl, and more pearls. This gown may have a barely there appearance, but the all over pearl design is everything. Vertical lines of pearls and sequins cover this gown from head-to-toe. But what we are loving most, are the strands of pearls that drape across the bodice of the gown to create a truly captivating style that is sure to leave everyone breathless. And if this gown doesn't feel quite formal enough for your ceremony - it would make for the most show-stopping second look!
02. Pnina Tornai: Pearl Princess
Enter the room like royalty with this next pearl accented wedding gown from Pnina Tornai. The semi-sheer fabric of this gown has a very whimsical and ethereal look to it. Pair that with the dramatic corset bodice, oversized bow accent in the back and all over pearl detailing - and you have a bridal gown fit for a modern day princess that no one will ever forget.
03. Lihi Hod: Dramatic Texture
This next pearl accented bridal gown from Lihi Hod is all about dramatic texture. The fitted mermaid silhouette of this gown is quite minimal. But the fabric does not need to do the heavy lifting here. This look is all about the pearl accents that line this gown from top to bottom.
04. Anna Campbell: Pearl Lines
Lines of hand embellished pearls create a truly mesmerizing and luxe wedding gown. This beautiful gown from Anna Campbell features an elegant sculpting silhouette and detailing that our pearl lovers out there won't be able to resist!
05. Milla Nova: Dramatic Pearl Top
This next bridal look from Milla Nova is not playing by anyone's rules — and that's exactly the point. A halter-neck top crafted entirely from cascading handmade pearl strings, soft 3D floral appliqués, and an open back that balances old Hollywood glamour with something decidedly more daring. Pair with a sleek satin skirt for the most perfect bridal separates style!
06. Galia Lahav: A-Line Pearls
This is not a dress that believes in doing anything halfway. This captivating pearl wedding dress from Galia Lahav takes full pearl and bead embellishment, wraps it around a corseted A-line silhouette with a high slit, and delivers something that manages to feel both timeless and completely of-the-moment. This is the dress people will still be talking about at the anniversary dinner.
07. Pnina Tornai: Endless Pearls
This is the piece for the bride who has already decided she's the most interesting person in the room. A pearl beaded wedding gown that takes hundreds of hours to create — and every single one of them shows. We are loving the sheer corset bodice and the all over lines of pearls that feel so lavish and intentional.
08. Jenny Packham: Elegant Pearls
Bridal elegance at its finest. This gown is minimal and stunning all by itself. But when you cover it from head-to-toe in pearl embellishments, it is elevated to an entirely new level. Pair with a sleek hairstyle and minimal accessories. This gown speaks for itself.
09. Netta BenShabu: Pearl Collar
The kind of gown that makes you want to find a grander venue. This next pearl wedding dress from Netta BenShabu demands attention. The dress itself is an elegant mermaid silhouetted gown crafted from luxe lace fabric. But what steals the show with this style is the collared pearl necklace that drapes down the bodice of the gown, and around the back.
10. Francesca Miranda: Draped Pearls
The sort of gown that makes guests go quiet for a moment when you walk in. This dress feels almost sculptural with how intentional the accenting strands of pearls are laid out. But the lace base fabric has this gown feeling elegant and vintage. We love it paired with a pearl necklace to amp up the pearl factor even more!
11. Anna Campbell: Opulent Pearls
A dress for the bride who wants to walk in and immediately own the room. The sculpted strapless fit of this captivating gown from Anna Campbell features head-to-toe pearl accents that give the gown a luxe and editorial feel. Pair with statement pearl accessories for even more added drama.
12. Lihi Hod: Pearl Overlay
The pearl overlay of your dreams. Showstopping without sacrificing an ounce of elegance. That's the hard part, and this dress nails it. A clean and modern strapless gown, accented with a sheer high collared neck, long sleeve overlay that is dotted with large organic pearl accents.
13. Netta BenShabu: Pearl Bows
This is what happens when a designer decides more is more — and gets it exactly right. There is something about this next pearl gown that feels both dramatic and delicate. Each pearl is placed with absolute intention. And the bow designs that are created feel youthful, but also very high fashion. This is a gown that you don't want to stop looking at.
14. Watters: Subtle Details
This next wedding dress from Watters has cracked the code on the subtle pearl wedding dress — keep the silhouette clean, let the custom pearl beading do exactly enough, and then add a bow train that makes the whole thing completely unforgettable from behind. Minimalist in theory, showstopper in practice.
15. Berta: Pearl Covered Mermaid
Head-to-toe pearls sounds like a lot until you see it done this well. And this mermaid wedding gown from Berta is sure to stop everyone in their tracks. From the dramatic corset bodice with illusion panels, to the voluminous mermaid skirt with its dramatic train - this gown is jaw dropping from every angle.
16. Julie Vino: Maxed Out Pearls
Maximalist in the best possible way — nothing about this dress is accidental or excessive, just intentional. This captivating gown from Julie Vino features a sheer illusion neckline which allows the pearl detailing to have a very organic look to it - and we are loving it. This is a gown that will have everyone in awe from every angle.
17. Vivienne Westwood: Rebellious Pearls
There's wearing pearls, and then there's wearing this wedding dress from Vivienne Westwood. A sculptural strapless silhouette created from double silk satin, with an intricately crafted neckpiece, and the house's signature broken pearl motif that manages to feel both rebellious and deeply romantic. This is the dress for the bride who knows exactly who she is.
18. Leah Da Gloria: All About The Pearls
This dress was built around the pearl design. The lines of pearls create the perfect hourglass silhouette that seems effortless, despite the maximalist design of this gown. Full pearl embellishment is a commitment — and this gown makes it look effortless.
19. Francesca Miranda: Subtle Pearls
The difference between a pearl dress and a crystal dress? One whispers, one shouts — and right now, we are very much in the mood to whisper. And that is exactly what this next pearl wedding dress from Francesca Miranda does. The pearls elevate this gown, but in a soft and understated way.
20. Naeem Khan: Statement Mini
Dramatic bridal pearls, but in a more compact form. This dress from Naeem Khan is an absolute dream for a second look. Imagine walking into your reception in this illusion neckline, all pearl bridal mini. You will leave everyone breathless.
21. Lihi Hod: Sophisticated Pearls
A classic silhouette dotted with pearls in the most perfect way. We love how the pearls are more concentrated at the bodice, and then seem to ease up as they gracefully climb down the gown. Not a single detail is accidental with this gown.
22. Maggie Sottero: Pearl Glam
This is what happens when Old Hollywood decides to go to a wedding — and refuses to be subtle about it. Head-to-toe pearls, beading, and shimmer wrapped around a curve-hugging fit-and-flare, creating a look that is genuinely unforgettable. The kind of dress that earns a round of applause at the reception.
23. Anna Campbell: Modern Elegance
Modern, elegant, and sure to captivate the attention of anyone who loves pearls. The sleek, contoured silhouette of this gown features a plunging V-neckline and hand-embellished pearl accents that take this gown from ordinary, to extraordinary.
24. Justin Alexander: Dotted Pearls
A dress that makes pearls feel like a fabric, not just an accent. This sweet and elegant A-line from Justin Alexander is crafted from pearl charmeuse fabric which has a pearlescent shimmer that catches the light like nothing else. The gown is then dotted with perfect pearl accents for a look that feels elevated and elegant.
25. Jenny Packham: Understated Pearls
The thing about pearls is they never look like you're trying too hard. And that is how we would describe this next wedding dress from Jenny Packham. Elegant, romantic and never over the top. The gown and the net cape are dotted with pearls in the most understated way. They add something to this gown, without ever being loud about it.
26. Netta BenShabu: Second Look Pearls
The perfect all pearl second look that is sure to take everyone by surprise at your reception. This chic bridal mini is absolutely breathtaking with its head-to-toe pearl design. This is a rare dress that is simultaneously too much and exactly enough.
By Kathryn Schrotenboer
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