Vintage styles have a way of coming back around in bridal fashion and designers are constantly pulling inspiration from fashion of the past.
Whether you are a vintage loving bride or not, it is hard to resist the nostalgia, and timeless nature of vintage inspired wedding gowns. From Victorian royalty to styles of the flashy Roaring 20s, we have gathered 23 of our favorite vintage inspired wedding gowns, by designers that you don't want to miss!
01. Danielle Frankel: 1930's Vintage Inspired Silk
Inspired by the silk satin gowns of the 1930's, this modern interpretation from Danielle Frankel is absolutely irresistible. A long sleeve, off-the-shoulder bias cut silk wool gown that features the most stunning draped back style.
02. Macgraw: 1960s Shift Dress Style
Our 1960's loving brides out there don't want to miss this next vintage inspired bridal style from Macgraw. A chic bridal mini reminiscent of the 1960s shift dresses. If you are a vintage loving bride, who is looking for a shorter bridal look, then this gown is absolutely irresistible. This dress would also be perfect for your bridal shower, rehearsal dinner or second look.
03. Naeem Khan: Roaring 20s Bridal Fashion
These next two vintage inspired bridal gown come from Naeem Khan. Both have clear roaring 20s inspiration with their flashy flapper styles. The Art Deco design detailing and all over sequins make these two luxe styles absolutely jaw-dropping.
04. Markarian: Sophisticated Regency
Reminiscent of the puff sleeve gowns that dominated the Regency Era, this next wedding dress from Markarian is definitely giving us some vintage vibes. Paired with the modest neckline, sashed waist and floral silk fabric, this gown has a very clean, vintage look to it.
05. Jenny Packham: Timeless Old Hollywood Glam
If you are in search of a vintage inspired wedding gown, it is hard to go wrong with an Old Hollywood Glam style. A sleek silk slip dress like this one, with its captivating cowl back design is always trending, and will never go out of style.
06. Yolan Cris: Lavish Antique Lace
This next vintage inspired bridal style is made from lavish antique feeling lace. The dramatic elephant sleeves and semi-sheer appearance modernize this gown in a beautiful way.
07. Markarian: Regency Era Romance
If you like regency era romance stories like the show Bridgerton, then you don't want to miss this next vintage influenced bridal look from Markarian. Fittingly named the "Yvetta Duchesse Satin Gown," this dress is truly fit for royalty of the past. But its clean design gives it a more modern feel to make it perfect for your contemporary wedding day.
08. Macgraw: Vintage Lace Midi
We are loving this next vintage inspired bridal style from Macgraw. A chic collared high neck lace gown in a trending midi length silhouette. The full length floral lace sleeves and ruffle accents finish off this style beautifully.
09. Temperley London: Contemporary Vintage
We love how this next gown from Temperley London has clear vintage influences but it is presented in a clean, contemporary way. A gown like this is the perfect mix between vintage and modern. Made from luxe Italian silk, this gown features an elegant long silhouette, high neckline, gathered sleeves and flattering bodice seaming.
10. Macgraw: Crochet Lace Shift
It is hard not to love the shift dresses that dominated the 1960s and 1970s fashion scene. And this lace bridal look from Macgraw has all of the same vintage charm. This chic full length sleeve shift gown features the most irresistible floral design. And the collared neckline and black bow give this gown a contemporary finish.
11. Danielle Frankel: Silk & Lace Vintage
Reminiscent of the silk and lace wedding gowns that dominated the 1930's. This next vintage inspired wedding dress comes from Danielle Frankel. The short silhouette with draped side accents gives this vintage inspired look an exciting modern feel.
12. Daughters of Simone: Iconic 1970s Style
We are paying homage to the beloved hippie-approved bridal styles of the 1970s with this next vintage inspire bridal gown from Daughters of Simone. Daughters of Simone is a designer that you don't want to miss if you love a good vintage inspired look. And this off-the-shoulder crochet lace gown is sure to make all of your vintage bohemian bridal dreams come true.
13. Markarian: Vintage Romance Novel
Get swept away into your own vintage romance novel with this dreamy silk and lace gown from Markarian. This gorgeous feminine gown is giving off some major vintage vibes with its corset bodice and delicate flutter sleeves.
14. Yolan Cris: Puff Sleeve Tulle
This next gown from Yolan Cris brings you back to the lavish lace puff sleeves of the 1980s. But the illusion lace neckline and sleek silhouette give this gown a contemporary feel.
15. Claire la Faye: 1970s Mini and Gogo Boots
Claire la Faye brings us this next vintage inspired bridal look, with an iconic 1970s lace shift dress with over the knee white gogo boots. If you can't resist the playful and bohemian chic styles of the 1970s, then your hippie loving heart won't be able to resist this look.
16. Jenny Packham: Golden Great Gatsby
Reminiscent of the flashy fashion from the Roaring 20s, this next gold accented vintage inspire gown is giving off some major Great Gatsby vibes. A gown like this is sure to make all of your vintage wedding dreams come true.
17. Watters: Empire Waist Vintage
Empire waist gowns, like this one from Watters, were big in the Regency Era - Bridgerton anyone? These gowns were fitted under the bust, and then draped to the ground from there. They also typically came hand-in-hand with adorable short puff sleeves like this gown. Fit for a royal worthy summer romance, this feminine vintage inspired bridal gown is sure to steal your heart.
18. Markarian: Sophisticated 1960s Vintage
This next sophisticated vintage wedding gown is straight out of the 1960s. With its clean lines, fitted waist, column-like skirt and soft off-the-shoulder neckline - this look is definitely Jackie O approved.
19. Jenny Packham: Feminine Folk Romance
This next vintage inspired wedding gown from Jenny Packham is all about feminine romance. With its semi sheer billowing full length sleeves, and lines of floral embroidery, this gown takes has a vintage folk feel to it.
20. Viktor Rolf: 1960s Twiggy Inspired Modern
Viktor Rolf may not be the first bridal designer you think of when it comes to vintage inspired fashion. Viktor Rolf's styles challenge traditional bridal fashion with their contemporary designs and modern finishes. But you can't deny the clear 1960s Twiggy influences of this adorable shift bridal mini.
21. Galia Lahav: Modern Victorian
So many of Galia Lahav's bridal styles pull from vintage Victorian fashion influences. But they are able to take those styles of times past, and transform them into stunning modern designs. This corseted ball gown is fit for Victorian royalty, and is sure to have any bride feeling like a modern day princess.
22. Odylyne the Ceremony: Modern Vintage Romance
If you love vintage inspired bridal looks, then Odylyne the Ceremony is a designer that you don't want to miss. Their eclectic wedding gowns always have a romantic vintage feel to them, that is absolutely mesmerizing. Like this collared, puff sleeve tulle gown. This gown has clear vintage influences, but it is presented in a clean modern design.
23. Daughters of Simone: Hippie Shift Vibes
Get ready to let out your inner hippie with this chic 1970s inspired hippie approved shift dress. This gorgeous crochet mini is sure to steal the hearts of our vintage loving bohemian brides out there. And how can you not love it paired with those 70s inspired white booties?
By Kathryn Schrotenboer
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