Rule Your Wedding Day In These Stunning Royal-Inspired Dresses

Dresses | August 2, 2025

We’re just going to say it: it’s time for a royal wedding. The world is long overdue for a grand celebration, iconic fashion moments, and a wedding dress that instantly earns its place in princess history. Sound like your kind of fairytale? Same here. Let’s manifest the magic together with these royal-inspired wedding gowns from our latest collections, fit for a queen and designed for you.

Getting married and looking for iconic gown inspo? Take our Style Quiz to find your modern royal match, then book an appointment at an Authorized Boutique near you!

Style Quiz

Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco – Classic Lace Elegance

The Look: High neckline, lace sleeves, and full skirt, AKA pure vintage glam. This demure yet dramatic style channels the romance of a traditional wedding look while still feeling modern and sophisticated.This ivory silk and rose-point lace gown by MGM costume designer Helen Rose set a new standard for both royal and celebrity weddings…talk about a show-stopper!

Maggie Match: The magic of Grace Kelly’s gown is all about the exquisite details. Here are five fairytale wedding dresses to channel the Princess of Monaco’s impeccably good taste:

Takera Lane by Maggie Sottero

Bride wearing a regal off-the-shoulder A-line wedding dress with long illusion lace sleeves, a high slit, and a romantic corseted bodice adorned in 3-D floral lace.

Close-up of a royal-inspired off-the-shoulder wedding dress featuring sheer lace sleeves, 3-D floral appliqués, and a structured corset bodice with pearl detailing.

Takera Lane serves up siren-level glamor, but in like a super elegant, regal, and perfectly tailored kind of way. The ethereal lace details make the corseted bodice shimmer from every angle.

Cory by Rebecca Ingram

Bride in a flowy A-line wedding dress featuring a floral lace bodice, square neckline, lace tank straps, and a high slit skirt—perfect for a modern yet timeless bridal style.

Close-up of a romantic A-line wedding dress with a sheer lace bodice, floral appliqués, and delicate lace tank straps, evoking a soft and graceful bridal look.

Cory is a subtle take on the classic regal silhouette. This lace and chiffon style is one effortless design with endless versatility for venue, season, accessories, and vibes.

Auburn Leigh by Maggie Sottero

Bride wearing a timeless sheath wedding dress with cap sleeves, high illusion lace neckline, and elegant floral lace from bodice to hem.

Back view of a modest sheath wedding dress with cap sleeves, a high neckline, and allover floral lace, featuring a scalloped train and covered button detailing.

Auburn Leigh is iconic and statuesque with a high neck, figure-hugging silhouette, and delicate lace from top to toe. This gives you the kind of snatched, glowing, and unstoppable vibe every woman should feel on her best day ever.

Benicia Leigh by Rebecca Ingram

Bride wearing a modest A-line wedding dress with long sheer bishop sleeves, floral lace appliqués, a high illusion neckline, and soft tulle skirt for a romantic vintage look.

Close-up of a modest wedding dress bodice featuring floral lace appliqués over sheer tulle, billowing bishop sleeves, and delicate embroidery on the cuffs.

Benicia Leigh is a regal lace style with a boho twist, featuring long balloon sleeves and romantic lace in a soft ballgown silhouette. The tailoring alone is immaculate, so the lace and illusion is icing on the cake!

Kimberly by Maggie Sottero

Bride wearing a lace fit-and-flare wedding dress with illusion long sleeves, scalloped V-neckline, and floral motifs trailing into a soft tulle skirt.

Back view of a fit-and-flare wedding dress with lace embroidery, sheer long sleeves, and a dramatic chapel train featuring a scalloped hemline.

Kimberly makes a gorgeous, demure statement in head-to-toe lace and elegant illusion details. These illusion sleeves are the moment (in the most timeless sense, of course).

These royal wedding dresses are perfect for: Traditional weddings, cathedral venues, and timeless themes. They also lean toward black-tie dress codes and pair beautifully with dramatic bridal accessories.

Style tip: Pair any of these with a cathedral veil and soft, classic makeup.

Princess Diana – Fairytale Volume and Drama

The Look: Fabulously over-the-top puff sleeves complement a dramatic silhouette with a long train. It’s a look that encapsulates everything we love about the 80s: luxury, drama, and a little whimsy. Created by a relatively unknown (at the time) designer David Emanuel, this silk taffeta and antique lace gown was kept totally secret until the day of the wedding. Talk about a princess treatment!

Maggie Match: The charm of Princess Diana’s gown is in its balance of drama and effortlessness. Here are five equally angelic styles for your consideration:

Fortune Marie by Maggie Sottero

Bride wearing a romantic jacquard ballgown wedding dress with off-the-shoulder puff sleeves, a square neckline, and full pleated skirt with floral embossing and hidden pockets.

Back view of a strapless jacquard ballgown wedding dress with a lace-up corset closure and sweeping train, showcasing subtle floral texture and structured pleating.

Fortune Marie is a confection of a gown with lush, layered satin, princess seams, and a stunning bodice treatment.

Anniston Marie Leigh by Maggie Sottero

Bride wearing a satin ballgown wedding dress with dramatic puff sleeves, a pleated bodice, square neckline, and a full pleated skirt—elegant and timeless.

Back view of a classic satin ballgown wedding dress featuring puff sleeves, a square back neckline, and a row of covered buttons trailing to the hem.

Anniston Marie Leigh walks that lovely line between elegance and whimsy. Your bridal party is 100% on board with matching your sweet and feminine vibe.

Diaz by Sottero and Midgley

Bride wearing a minimalist satin ballgown wedding dress with a scoop neckline, thick straps, and a full gathered skirt, accented with delicate pearl trim along the neckline and waist.

Close-up of a satin wedding dress bodice featuring a scoop neckline and pearl trim along the edges, highlighting the sleek structure and soft sheen of the fabric.

Diaz features satin on satin on satin (did we mention satin?), a luxe yet minimalist take on the iconic princess silhouette. In a word, wowza!

Mirabella by Sottero and Midgley

Bride wearing a strapless satin A-line wedding dress with asymmetrical ruching, a thigh-high slit, and a structured sweetheart neckline—elegant and modern.

Back view of a strapless satin A-line wedding dress featuring a ruched bodice, covered button detailing down the train, and a soft, flowing skirt.

Mirabella checks all the boxes for glam, shimmery, sensual, and impeccably tailored. Got a flair for drama? This bridal statement takes its cues from all the red-carpet classics.

Derrick Leigh by Maggie Sottero

Bride wearing a structured satin ballgown with cap sleeves, square neckline, contoured seam detailing, and a voluminous pleated skirt—classic and regal.

Back view of a ballgown wedding dress with cap sleeves, square neckline, exposed vertical seams, and covered buttons trailing down the full pleated skirt.

Derrick Leigh is the moment for modest brides with a fresh yet classic sensibility. The lines, the simplicity, the gorgeous structure… What’s not to adore?

These princess bridal gowns are perfect for: Brides who want to make an unforgettable entrance. A statement silhouette with royal flourishes like puff sleeves and an extra long train? The People’s Princess would absolutely approve.

Style Tip: Consider a voluminous veil or dramatic headpiece. It’s like extra bonus princess points that level up all your bridal portraits.

Kate Middleton – Modern Grace and Royal Simplicity

The Look: A stunning nod to Grace Kelly. A timeless silhouette with demure details. Beautifully personalized for her modern celebration. It’s Kate Middleton’s iconic lace ballgown featuring long sleeves, a V-neckline, and a lush yet elegant silhouette with a long train (and veil). Designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, this much-anticipated ballgown was WELL worth the wait.

Maggie Match: If you’re loving the beauty, grace, and heirloom-worthy perfection of Kate’s wedding gown, get inspired with these fairytale bridal looks:

Rita by Maggie Sottero

Bride wearing an off-the-shoulder A-line wedding dress with long illusion lace sleeves, a sheer embroidered bodice, and a full tulle skirt adorned with leafy lace appliqués.

Close-up of a romantic off-the-shoulder wedding dress featuring a sheer lace bodice, sweetheart neckline, and illusion sleeves with intricate leaf-patterned embroidery.

Rita takes “romantic” to heavenly levels with all-over lace, off-the-shoulder sleeves, and a stunning bodice treatment. Main character energy? You deserve nothing less on your best day ever.

Ramira by Maggie Sottero

Bride wearing a regal ballgown wedding dress with long illusion lace sleeves, a high illusion neckline, and a full satin skirt—captured outdoors beneath a bridge for a dramatic, royal-inspired look.

Close-up of a ballgown wedding dress bodice featuring intricate beadwork, embroidery, and a plunging illusion neckline with swirling lace appliqués over satin.

Ramira combines silky satin and delicate lace for a luminous, multi-dimensional vibe.

Dagney Leigh by Rebecca Ingram

Bride wearing a modest chiffon sheath wedding dress with a lace bodice, bishop sleeves, scoop neckline, and front slit for a romantic, vintage-inspired look.

Back view of a modest sheath wedding dress with cap sleeves, lace bodice, and a flowing chiffon skirt with a soft sweep train and subtle lace detailing.

Dagney Leigh brings bohemian lace and florals to life with a regal, modest, princess-worthy charm. Garden party with a spritz bar? We’re already there.

Isoline by Maggie Sottero

Close-up of a fit-and-flare wedding dress bodice with sheer lace overlay, floral embroidery, and 3-D appliqués along the neckline and straps for a romantic garden-inspired look.

Back view of a fit-and-flare wedding dress featuring a sheer lace bodice, illusion straps with floral appliqués, and a dramatic scalloped lace train embellished with 3-D florals.

Isoline is fit for modern royalty, this sleek sheath features a square neckline, regal 3-D lace details, and an illusion scalloped train worthy of a palace aisle.

Harlem by Maggie Sottero

Back view of an off-the-shoulder lace ballgown wedding dress featuring a sheer corset back, floral appliqués, and a voluminous layered tulle skirt with a chapel-length train.

Bride wearing an off-the-shoulder ballgown wedding dress with a sheer corset bodice, sweetheart neckline, and lace appliqués over tulle for a romantic and feminine look.

Harlem embraces a more subtle and sophisticated vibe. This regal gown makes curating a timeless and ultra-feminine bridal aesthetic a walk in the park.

These royal-inspired wedding dresses are perfect for: Brides who want regal with a modern touch. They channel the elegance and romance of centuries past, but with an eye for the future of fit, form, and flourish.

Style Tip: Keep accessories understated and let the gown speak for its pretty self!

Meghan Markle – Sleek, Minimal, and Modern

Designed by Claire Waight Keller of Givenchy, this stunning silk gown was all about modern and relaxed elegance with a timeless glow. Like Princess Diana’s gown, this design was kept totally secret until the moment Meghan Markle stepped out of her wedding car.

Maggie Match: For brides of an equally chic and discerning persuasion as Meghan, get inspired with these iconic wedding dresses featuring simple yet striking construction:

Olivianna by Rebecca Ingram

Bride wearing a minimalist A-line wedding dress featuring a square neckline, wide straps, and a soft chiffon skirt for a modern, understated bridal look.

Back view of a simple and elegant A-line wedding dress with thick straps, a square back neckline, and a flowing chiffon train finished with delicate covered buttons.

Olivianna is the epitome of comfort and class. Like for real, could you resist such a dreamy fabric?

Vesta Leigh Marie by Rebecca Ingram

Bride wearing a classic satin A-line wedding dress with a square neckline, pearl-trimmed puff sleeves, and a full skirt—elegant and timeless with a hint of vintage charm.

Close-up of a satin wedding dress bodice featuring a square neckline trimmed with pearl detailing and puff cap sleeves for a vintage-inspired touch.

Vesta Leigh Marie is ultimate confidence. Ultimate romance. Ultimate OMG. You may even want to find a way to wear this dress more than once because it is the moment.

Jazzy by Rebecca Ingram

Bride wearing a sleek sheath wedding dress with a square neckline, spaghetti straps, and a minimalist silhouette—perfect for a chic, modern bridal look.

Close-up of a modern sheath wedding dress featuring a low illusion lace back with dainty buttons and a chiffon bow tied at the waist for a soft, feminine touch.

Jazzy is simple but, hey, jazzy. The lace bodice makes the perfect flourish for an outdoor venue, garden party, beach soiree, or manor celebration. Bring on the moonlight dance party!

Jorie by Rebecca Ingram

Bride wearing a sleek sheath wedding dress with a square neckline, long sheer bishop sleeves, and a flowing chapel-length train for a modern yet romantic bridal look.

Close-up of a wedding dress featuring a square back neckline with chiffon bishop sleeves and a row of delicate fabric-covered buttons trailing down the back.

Jorie makes a stunning but effortless statement in cloud-like chiffon and silky crepe. You can definitely tune in to the Meghan Markle vibes here.

Vivica by Maggie Sottero

Front view of a sleek black Maggie Sottero wedding gown with wide straps, a square neckline, and a bold lace-trimmed train—perfect for the modern bride with regal edge.

Back view of a black fit-and-flare wedding dress by Maggie Sottero, featuring illusion lace corset detailing and a dramatic lace train, exuding gothic royal elegance.

Vivica continues with modern minimalism, but with a gorgeous train treatment in intricate lace and illusion. We love a design that accentuates a single over-the-top detail. Did we mention it also comes in ivory?

These royal wedding dresses are perfect for: Minimalist brides who still honor a love for time-honored fashion. Like Meghan Markle, these styles take a cue from the classics while playing with fresh (and ravishing!) trends.

Style Tip: Add a dramatic veil with embroidered detail for contrast.

Princess Beatrice – Vintage-Inspired Elegance with a Personal Twist

The Look: A gown with a royal story! In her unconventional “minimony” for her 2020 nuptials, Princess Beatrice borrowed a 1962 Normal Hartnell design from her grandmother’s (epic) archival closet. From the custom puff sleeves to the pearl embellishments and lovely off-white hue, this taffeta and satin gown is pure princess perfection.

Maggie Match:

Gretchen by Magie Sottero

Bride wearing a romantic A-line wedding dress with a pearl-embellished bodice, spaghetti straps, and a flowing tulle skirt with a thigh-high slit.

Close-up of a beaded illusion bodice on an A-line wedding dress, featuring a deep V-neckline, spaghetti straps, and sheer corset structure adorned with pearls.

Gretchen offers a vampy, beautifully tailored (and of course, dazzling) silhouette decked out in crystals and illusion. We love the combination of beaded bodice and tulle skirt. It’s a classic for a reason!

Heyda Lane by Rebecca Ingram

A-line wedding dress featuring a fully beaded illusion bodice with spaghetti straps, a sweetheart neckline, and a soft tulle skirt with a high slit. The beading includes pearl and sequin accents for a sparkly, dimensional effect.

Modern strapless A-line wedding gown with a deep illusion plunge neckline, pearl-embellished bodice, and minimalist satin skirt. The bodice features structured boning for a corset-inspired silhouette.

Heyda Lane elevates the trend with a fuller skirt and more formal fabric choices. This style is spot on for a black-tie celebration.

Tenille by Sottero and Midgley

Strapless satin ballgown wedding dress featuring a pearl-embellished bodice and pleated waist detail, shown on a bride with long dark hair and gold earrings.

Bride wearing a strapless satin ballgown with a pearl-embellished bodice and soft ruching at the waist, striking a confident pose with hands in her hair.

Tenille is dazzling. Like, the kind of dazzling to appease your inner child. The kind of dazzling to awaken your princess alter ego. The kind of dazzling that makes “I’m more of a simple bride” brides say “Never mind, this is my moment.” THAT kind of dazzling.

Doritte by Maggie Sottero

Bride wearing a fit-and-flare ivory wedding gown with a floral lace and illusion corset-style bodice, off-the-shoulder pearl-embellished tulle sleeves, and a sleek crepe skirt flowing into a short train.

Bride wearing a strapless sweetheart wedding gown with a sheer lace bodice featuring visible boning, floral appliqués, and beaded embellishments. Delicate off-the-shoulder tulle sleeves drape over the arms, adorned with scattered pearls.

Doritte doesn’t hold back with a unique bodice treatment, long puff sleeves (sold separately), and a beautiful chiffon skirt.

Krisha by Rebecca Ingram

Bride wearing an A-line wedding dress with a sparkling, sequin-embellished strapless bodice and sheer boning detail, holding a bouquet with soft green and purple accents.

Close-up of a strapless wedding dress bodice featuring intricate sequin embellishments and exposed boning for a structured, modern look.

Krisha is another irresistible princess style with elevated accessory options. The bodice is shimmery, the skirt is luscious, and the head-to-toe effect is nothing short of enchanting.

These fairytale bridal looks are perfect for: Sentimental brides who love a mix of tradition and personal touches.

Style tip: Add a family heirloom (hello, tiara!) or vintage accessory to honor your history while making the look totally yours.

From lace royalty to minimalist chic, there’s a royal wedding dress style for every bride—because your walk down the aisle deserves its own “crowning” moment. This is your chance to make all your royal-regal-princess dreams come true!

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