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10 Romantic Wedding Dresses for the New Year
Dresses | January 15, 2023
Happy New Year, Brides! Welcome to 2023, and for some of you, happy wedding year! If you’re not getting married this year, you’re destined to do TONS of wedding planning, and you’re one step closer to the year of your wedding (shoutout 2024 and 2025 brides!). Now, you might be a little freaked out by the closeness of your nuptials, but don’t worry! We’re to help you navigate all things wedding planning – but first, let’s start with something fun: fawning over ten stunningly romantic wedding dresses to kick off this glorious new year!
Before we jump in, do a little warm-up exercise by taking our Style Quiz below! Through a quick-and-easy series of questions, you’ll learn all about your bridal style AND see some hand-picked selections to match. Now, get ready to see some gorgeous gowns!
What are Romantic Wedding Dresses?
To set the stage for all the fabulousness we’ll dive into, let’s first understand what romantic wedding dresses are! You’ll find that romantic wedding dresses can be any silhouette, feature any neckline, but are usually in the more classic, vintage, boho, princess, and lace styles. They range from the more glamorous, red-carpet vibe to the cool, casual look. These gowns are often constructed with fabrics like lace, tulle, organza, or satin.
For some brides, the romance of the gown is simply not enough! The beautiful thing about romantic wedding dresses is that you can dress them up or dress them down, and you’ll still achieve the utterly romantic vibe you’re dreaming of. Up the romance by accessorizing with veils, overskirts or trains, or bridal gloves!
Romantic Wedding Dresses with Sleeves: Kingsley by Sottero and Midgley
2023 is the year of unique wedding dress trends, and trust us when we say there is SO much to love! One trend we’re OBSESSED with right now is over-the-top ballgowns! Kingsley by Sottero and Midgley fits this trend perfectly, with its keyhole back, illusion lace bodice, and overall vintage boho vibe. Not only is this a beautiful ballgown style, it’s one of our favorite romantic wedding dresses with sleeves! This floral lace wedding dress is sure to achieve all the romance your heart desires for your special day. Personalize Kingsley by:
- Removing the train for a more casual look through Special Request
- Adding covered buttons down the back
- Opting for long illusion lace fitted sleeves
- Opting for an illusion lace back
- Accessorizing with a cathedral-length wedding veil adorned in beautiful lace motifs
See Kingsley in action on our TikTok!
Romantic Lace Wedding Gown: Tuscany Royale by Maggie Sottero
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Feeling fancy? One of the romantic wedding dresses we suggest for your excellent taste is Tuscany Royale by Maggie Sottero. This sparkly sheath style is the floral lace wedding dress made for photo ops! With an illusion scoop back, beaded spaghetti straps, a plunging illusion V-neckline, and a beautiful detached scalloped tulle train, this gown looks absolutely gorgeous no matter the angle. Personalize this gown for your love story by changing fabric layers, accessorizing with detachable accessories, or opting for one of its gorgeous Sister Styles:
Loving what you’re seeing from Tuscany Royale so far? Well, it only gets better! This gown is part of our Quick Ship program, so if you’re a bride with a short engagement, Tuscany Royale will arrive quicker than or normal delivery window, so you can breathe easy and focus on your special day. Doesn’t this Real Bride look beautiful in Tuscany Royale?
Floral Lace Wedding Dress: Kalina by Rebecca Ingram
Another hot trend we’re seeing this year is colorful wedding dresses! Kalina by Rebecca Ingram is one of our favorite romantic A-line wedding dresses – it’s not only available in beautifully subtle colorways like Ivory over Pearl and Ivory over Champagne, but it also features lovely floral detailing, an illusion lace bodice, a V-neckline and illusion lace V-back, and tulle spaghetti straps! We’re getting all the rustic, feminine vibes from this dress, and we LOVE it. Personalize this gown for your love story by:
- Opting to shorten the train
- Accessorizing with detachable lace flutter sleeves
- Accessorizing with a two-tiered floor-length wedding veil with scattered lace motifs
- Opting for its Sister Style, Kalina Lynette, which features a lined front bodice
Want to see even more accessory options? Check out our blog for more inspo!
Romantic Chiffon Wedding Dress: Jessica by Maggie Sottero
When it comes to romantic A-line wedding dresses, it doesn’t get better than Jessica by Maggie Sottero. This gown is subtly sexy and sweet, making it the most beautiful gown for any wedding, whether you’re looking to channel your inner starlet or embody an ethereal Greek Goddess. Not to mention, chic necklines and peek-a-boo lace are so in right now!
Jessica’s constructed with Revina chiffon and features a soft V-neckline edged with illusion lace (absolutely to die for!), a soft illusion V-back, beaded spaghetti straps, a detachable back cowl, and an illusion lace cutout train – can you say “stunning?” Personalize this gown by opting to shorten the train or remove it for a more casual look through special request.
Romantic Lace Wedding Dress: Cruz by Sottero and Midgley
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3D motifs are all the rage lately, and one of our fave romantic lace wedding dresses happens to feature them! Cruz by Sottero and Midgley is a mermaid-style vintage puff sleeve wedding dress adorned with gorgeous 3D floral motifs. With beaded lace motifs over tulle, a stunning bodice embellished with sequins and 3D flowers, a sexy plunging illusion V-neckline and deep V-back, and an extended scalloped lace train, what’s not to love about Cruz? Personalize this gown by:
- Adding sparkle tulle under the first tulle layer
- Adding covered buttons down the back to accentuate the already-vintage vibe
- Opting for the detachable 3D lace puff long sleeves
Take a look at this Real Bride in Cruz!
Dreamy Tulle Bridal Dress: Minerva by Rebecca Ingram
PC: Zane Corlett Photography
Calling all brides-to-be who dream of magical moments on their wedding day! What better way to channel the true magic of love than by wearing Minerva by Rebecca Ingram as you float down the aisle? This is one of THE most romantic of all romantic lace wedding dresses! With a sheer organza lined bodice embellished with lace motifs, a deep illusion V-neckline and soft V-back, illusion lace tank straps, and a satin waistband woven delicately under lace motifs, you’ll see this gown in your dreams for years to come. This Real Bride looks breathtaking in Minerva!
Romantic Mermaid Wedding Dress: Giana Lynette by Maggie Sottero
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Want to browse romantic wedding dresses that will flatter your fabulous figure and look spectacular in your bridal portraits? You’ve come to the right place! Giana Lynette by Maggie Sottero is THE gown for you. With sequined lace motifs over tulle, a deep illusion V-neckline, a scoop back neckline, beaded spaghetti straps, and an extended scalloped lace train, this mermaid wedding gown is destined for greatness. Personalize this gown for your unique love story by:
- Changing the second tulle layer to Chantilly lace with sequins
- Changing the second tulle layer to sparkle tulle
- Opting for its beautiful Sister Style, Giana, featuring lower front and back necklines and narrow spaghetti straps.
For more romantic lace wedding dresses that will captivate you, check out our blog!
Elegant Romantic Wedding Dress: Dublin by Sottero and Midgley
Looking for romance? Elegance? Pure sophistication? Look no further than Dublin by Sottero and Midgley, a superbly elegant, romantic wedding dress you’re sure to love. This mermaid wedding dress makes a chic statement at any wedding, with its beaded lace motifs over sequin Chantilly lace, lovely V-neckline, deep illusion lace V-back, illusion lace tank straps, and scalloped illusion lace train. Personalize this gown for your love story by:
- Changing the Chantilly lace with sequins to Chantilly lace
- Extending the train for added drama
- Removing the train for a more casual look through Special Request
- Accessorizing with detachable illusion lace cap sleeves
- Accessorizing with long illusion lace bell sleeves
- Accessorizing with long illusion lace sleeves
- Opting for its Sister Style, Dublin Lynette, which features a raised back and non-stretch lining for added support.
Dublin is one of our most gorgeous romantic wedding dresses with sleeves, but it’s also super trendy, as low and open backs are always a trend!
Romantic A-Line Gown: Mindel by Maggie Sottero
There’s no shortage of romantic A-line wedding dresses, but if you’re dreaming of a fairytale lace wedding gown to don on your wedding day, Mindel by Maggie Sottero is the one for you. This gown features allover lace, a sheer organza lined lace bodice, a soft square neckline, a deep illusion V-back, illusion lace tank straps, and illusion side insets, which all come together beautifully in nature-inspired magic. Soft scoop necklines are so trendy right now, so Mindel is a wonderful option if you’re looking to play into the wedding dress trends of the year! Personalize Mindel for your wedding day by:
- Changing the 2nd layer of plain tulle to sparkle tulle
- Opting to shorten the train
- Removing the train for a more casual look through Special Request
- Opting for a fully lined bodice
Princess-Inspired Ballgown: Everett by Sottero and Midgley
Last, but certainly not least, on our list of romantic wedding dresses is the regal-inspired corset bridal dress we know and love, Everett by Sottero and Midgley. We can’t imagine a more elegant romantic wedding dress than Everett, with its sequin lace motifs over sparkle tulle, illusion bodice with sequin lace motifs, plunging sweetheart neckline, illusion lace back, horsehair hem finish, tiered pickup detailing in back train, and corset detailing with exposed boning. Not to mention, ruffles and crisscross corset detailing are among this year’s wedding dress trends!
Want to see more romantic wedding dresses featuring corset detailing? Read our blog!
As an added bonus – because we love our Maggie Brides SO much – here are four of our fave romantic accessories to pair with your perfect gown!
- Lois Gloves: vintage-inspired dramatic lace bridal gloves that make for exceptional wedding photos
- Shoshanna Sleeves: ballerina-esque dramatic tulle bridal puff sleeves with lace
- Clark Cape: a regal-inspired dramatic bridal cape with sparkle and crystal
- Knox Veil: a fairytale-inspired 3D floral lace bridal veil
Well, brides, we hope you love all the romantic wedding dress inspo, from romantic wedding dresses with sleeves to romantic A-line wedding dresses and everything in between! Now it’s time to get your search on, find your fave and fall in love in-shop! Use our boutique locator to find an Authorized Retailer near you. Happy New Year, once again, and happy shopping, brides!
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