Sparkly Wedding Dresses for the Glamorous Bride

Let’s talk sparkle! Because when it comes to true love and fabulous wedding aesthetics, there’s really no such thing as too much shimmer. To celebrate all things luminous, ethereal, and over-the-top, we’ve curated a range of sparkly wedding dresses inspired by our most glamorous brides. If you’re in the midst of planning a glitzy vibe for your wedding (and all the before and after-parties you can dream up), here are gorgeous gowns to light up your happily ever after!

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Why Add a Little Sparkle?

Whether you’re after subtle flourishes or dazzling head-to-toe shimmer, sparkle is the perfect embellishment for a glamorous wedding look. Brides have a range of beautiful ways to add sparkle to a gown — from sequins and beading to embellished bodices and shimmery fabrications. Sparkle also helps to highlight parts of your gown, create an ethereal lighting effect, and infuse your celebration with an air of romance and luxury. 

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Sparkling embellishments are designed for your venue’s gorgeous lighting effects. For outdoor locations, sequins and beaded lace catch the sunlight — especially at Golden Hour. For indoor manors and ballrooms, sparkly wedding dresses are a beautiful complement to chandeliers and candelabras. And for rustic venues like barns and gardens, a shimmery gown is a natural centerpiece for fairy lights.

Sparkles make a beautiful complement to the movement of your dress, drawing attention to lush layers, dimension, and illusion details. It goes without saying that this is perfect for a holiday-themed celebration for the winter season!

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Sparkle is also perfect for brides who want a little something extra, but aren’t too crazy about lace. Subtle or over-the-top shimmer helps to create a more regal, black-tie effect than a typical lace pattern… It’s all about that touch of luxury! Speaking of luxury… if you’re after a little glamor, read Red Carpet-inspired Hollywood Glam Wedding Dresses and Gold Wedding Dresses for the Luxe Bride on our blog for more inspo!

Whatever you choose as your main feature, sparkle is super eye-catching and adds a special, romantic touch to your bridal look. To help you shop trends, we’ve compiled some of our favorite sparkly wedding dresses from our latest collections below!

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Beaded Sparkly Wedding Dresses

• Torrence by Maggie Sottero – Proof of true glamour lies in many things, including the enduring magic of a silver sequin fit-and-flare wedding gown in head-to-toe shimmer and star-worthy silhouette.
  • Want to add a little more drama to your ceremony look? Pair Torrence with her detachable train!

• Constance by Sottero and Midgley – Believe us when we say this: There are chandeliers, statement heels, chic champagne toppers, and over-the-top florals to make your day magical, but nothing compares to a sheath bridal gown with draped pearls and perfect shimmer. Party favors or no party favors, your guests will be dazzled.
  • BTW, Constance has the cutest beaded capelet and detachable cap sleeve accessory options if you want to take your look to the next level!

• Lina by Sottero and Midgley – Dare to bare in sparkly wedding dresses? Take the plunge with this square neck mermaid bridal gown with hip dips in shimmery lace and illusion.

• Rhett by Sottero and Midgley – Are you a true trendsetter? Lavish details elevate this halter neck beaded sheath wedding gown to the status of couture.

• Billie by Rebecca Ingram – You’re giving chic. You’re glowing with sophistication. You’re serving up major bridal romance in this floral organza A-line bridal gown designed for the dreamiest of black-tie celebrations.

• Lennon by Maggie Sottero – A floral beaded mermaid bridal gown has glam aplenty. But what about shimmer? Texture? How about a sexy nod to boudoir styling with a plunging neckline and bodice details? We’re here for all the gorgeous potential of this red-carpet staple.

• Fiona by Maggie Sottero – You like classic. You like whimsy. You like inspiration from fairytale celebrations, but nothing too on-the-nose. This sparkly lace fit-and-flare bridal dress is calling your name.
  • For our winter brides, add Fiona’s glitzy detachable long sleeves for more coverage!

Shimmering Wedding Dresses with Sparkle Fabric

• Tina Lane by Maggie Sottero – Magical. Undeniably feminine. If you want something over-the-top for your regal celebration, you can’t miss out on this sparkly wedding dress with lush embellishments and a dance floor-ready skirt.
  • Psst! If you love Tina Lane, you might like gowns from our recent blog post, 25 Ball Gown Wedding Dresses to Feel Glamorous In, as well!

• Star by Sottero and Midgley – Here’s a vintage fabric for your “something old” and a showstopper silhouette for your “something new,” combined in one glittering sheath bridal gown with bow to complete your perfect black-tie soiree.
  • Plus, you can add her detachable train for a 2-in-1 look!

• Ashley by Maggie Sottero – Don’t let the classic silhouette fool you… This beaded cat eye bridal gown delights in texture, shimmer, and fit. (After all, a major statement need not be limited to the ostentatious.)

• Brogan by Maggie Sottero – We’re getting chic snow princess vibes from this sweetheart ballgown wedding gown, but that’s not to say it wouldn’t dazzle for a June party either.

• Esme by Maggie Sottero – Ahhh sparkly wedding dresses. We love them all… but especially this one. There’s something very “modern Renaissance-y” about this basque waist bridal gown. (Take that for divine intervention.)

• Monica by Sottero and Midgley – An off-the-shoulder bridal gown with stunning shimmer – AKA the solution to all your coverage, comfort, and wedding style dilemmas.
  • Looking for even more sparkle and maybe even a sultry shoulder peekaboo moment? Check out her detachable off-the-shoulder cap-sleeves!

• Elizabeth by Rebecca Ingram – “Vintage charm” doesn’t just have to be sparkly. Consider this banded cuff bridal dress for an alluring, romantic, and elegant take on the trend.

• Anniston by Maggie Sottero – There are plenty of perks to falling in love. Conveniently, one of them is you get to wear an irresistibly shimmery ballgown wedding dress for your best day ever.

Psst! Did you know that layer swaps are an option on other gowns too to make them sparkly through our Personalize It! program?

Glamorous Wedding Dresses

• Krisha by Rebecca Ingram – For women of both style and substance who love sparkly wedding dresses – we insist a glamorous wedding dress should transcend in fit, form, and function. Here’s a sparkly bow A-line wedding gown for both your luxe and effortless sensibilities.
  • Krisha’s detachable shoulder wrap may not be glittery, but it does have the most adorable oversized bow that is topping the trend charts!

• Athlone by Sotero and Midgley – For your true-blue, unabashedly feminine, and bygone-era soul – this dotted glitter tulle floral bridal dress delights with delicate layers, illusion details, and ultra-romantic flourishes.

• Sorrento by Sottero and Midgley – More shimmering wedding dresses? Yes please! How about this cat eye strapless wedding gown should be two things: classy and fabulous. And also playful. And confidence-boosting. (All the things.)

• Drew by Maggie Sottero – You’re bold. You’ve got a vibe. You’re destined for a beaded illusion corset wedding dress made for celestial backdrops and magical lighting.
  • If you’re a bride who loves a little more coverage, consider adding her sparkly detachable jacket to your bridal ensemble!

• Bronson by Sottero and Midgley – A unique boho fit-and-flare bridal gown has charm aplenty. But what about volume? What about texture? How about a nod to 70’s glam in a curve-hugging silhouette and plunging neckline? We’re here for all the gorgeous potential of this star-worthy design.
  • Are you totally retro? If throwback glam is your thing, then you have to splurge on Bronson’s stunning long sleeves!

• Alexandria by Rebecca Ingram – You love ethereal flourish, so treat yourself to all the airiness and illusion you could ever want in these simple bishop wedding dress sleeves.

• Casey by Maggie Sottero – Don’t let your gorgeous florals fall flat on your sparkly wedding dress. Embrace the third dimension in this sparkly ballgown wedding dress featuring bouquet-inspired motifs and a regal-chic silhouette.

Sexy Sparkly Wedding Gowns

• Benjie by Maggie Sottero – Calling all Shakespeare scholars, Renaissance enthusiasts, and lovers of sparkly wedding dresses. This sequin lace mermaid bridal dress was made for your chic and moody sensibility.
  • One of Benjie’s utterly perfect accessory options? These ultra-romantic detachable sleeves that are simply a necessity.

• Misty by Maggie Sottero – Looking for a sparkly, nature-inspired mermaid sparkly wedding dress that stands apart? Go big on shimmer, lean into illusion, and embrace a curve-hugging, booty-enhancing silhouette that makes dancing irresistible.

• Roberta by Maggie Sottero – If “effortless glamour” is at the top of your bridal shopping list, look to this exposed boning lace fit-and-flare wedding dress in the most irresistible of red-carpet silhouettes.

• Admina by Maggie Sottero – Happy news: Life is full of celebrations. And guess what? You just happen to have one that calls for a mermaid V-neck wedding dress in the chicest of silhouettes.
  • If you love Admina, you can’t pass up this stunning detachable train with sequined lace motifs!

• Chesney by Sottero and Midgley – Believe us when we say this: There are chandeliers, statement heels, chic champagne toppers, and over-the-top florals to make your day magical, but nothing compares to an illusion sweetheart neckline wedding dress decked out in vintage lace.

• Ortensia by Maggie Sottero – Currently trending in the princess department: 3-D lace, tailored bodices, and long, graceful trains. Consider this glamorous lace bridal dress an exquisite update to all your iconic fairytale favorites.

• Keegan by Maggie Sottero – Little things on sparkly wedding dresses – a fitted bodice, a low back, and soft florals, come together for an exquisite statement in this glittering illusion mermaid wedding gown designed for breezy celebrations. Did we mention we love glamorous wedding dresses?

• Tuscany Royale by Maggie Sottero – Fancy a gown made for photo ops? All-around shimmer and illusion makes this sparkly lace sheath bridal dress a stunner from any angle.
  • Plus, check out this shimmery illusion scalloped lace train extension that will kick this gown up a notch!

Love our selection of sparkly wedding dresses? If you’re ready to try some on IRL and experience the unparalleled shimmer for yourself, book your bridal appointment with one of our Authorized Boutiques now! Happy shopping, brides!

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