10 Winter Wedding Dress Ideas For The Modern Bride

A winter wedding offers the opportunity to get creative with both layering and fabric choices! It’s a unique canvas for a touch of ethereal enchantment and a chance to shine bright amongst the chilly exterior of winter. Whether you’re planning a romantic elopement or a cosy indoor celebration, you can go as wild as the weather with your winter wedding dress choice. In today’s article, we’ve curated our top 10 looks for this season with some of the best designers, with a modern vibe and there are some eco options for you too! Sit back relax and take a look at our top 10 winter wedding dress ideas for the modern and eco bride...

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Sparkle In Sequins

Sparkle in sequins with this beauty by Julita London It’s the perfect match for a festive black tie wedding or as a second dress for a key change for your evening reception. Perfect for dancing in and will most definitely bring the fun vibes to your big day! Julita is a British independent wedding dress atelier offering intuitive creations. Made from premium fabrics, all gowns are designed and meticulously hand-crafted to order, one dress at a time in London, by a small team of female artisans.

10 Winter Wedding Dress Ideas For The Modern Eco Bride

Art Deco Vibes

Layer on some love with this art deco inspired dress by Maudika Bridal. It’s the perfect two-piece for draping your shoulders by day and then removing it for a whole new simple and chic look for your evening reception! MaudiKa Bridal is a small indie brand that designs and creates boho and vintage-inspired wedding gowns, using sustainable fabrics and mixing retro inspiration with modern trends. All of their dresses are unique designs and handmade. Go and check them out!

Winter Florals

Fancy bringing some dreamy florals into your winter celebration to brighten up the vibe? This ethereal dress by Couturiosity is the perfect addition! Its floaty skirt and bold yet delicate pattern is for brides looking for something other than the traditional ivory dress. Couturiosity is a celebration of inclusivity and diversity, where everyone is invited to feel amazing on their big day they understand that every individual deserves a gown that speaks to their unique style and personality. Their made-to-measure approach ensures that each wedding dress is meticulously crafted to perfection. From intricate hand-beaded pieces to ethereal tulle ball gowns and tailored satin silhouettes, their collection offers a diverse range of styles to cater to every bride’s vision.

Jumpsuit Love

Not a bride that loves a dress? No problem! This stunning jumpsuit by Velvet Johnstone is sure to keep you warm and super stylish for your winter wedding day. Specialising in bespoke & made-to-measure attire for all folk falling in love, Velvet Johnstone creates unique pieces crafted especially for you, in your size, with the intention of making you feel utterly magical & most importantly, 100% you. There are no rules, it’s design with feeling & a whole lot of meaning; iconic pieces you’ll want to wear again & again!

Elegant Details

If you’re looking for an elegant design with a little bit of sass then Gemma Leakey is for you! Although this beautiful gown won’t keep you warm, it will make you the ultimate star of the show! With intricate details and an on-trend thigh-high split, it’s a stunning look for your winter wedding. Gemma Leakey is a sustainable bridal brand aimed at a stylish, fashionably elegant bride. With a clear focus on clean lines, sublime cuts and luxurious, sustainable fabrics. They create dresses that are relaxed in fit, with fabrics that move with the body allowing you to feel comfortable, confident and yourself on your wedding day.

Lush Lace

This lush lace number by Meg J Gardner will most definitely match the vibe of your winter wedding. With a high neck and delicate pearl button detail, it’s perfect for brides wanting a more traditional look. Meg J Gardner is the epitome of elegance and conscious fashion. As a fervent champion of slow, sustainable, and ethical practices in the bridal industry, this esteemed label redefines what it means to be classic, yet contemporary. With circular design at its core, Meg J Gardner is blazing a trail to establish the industry with timeless allure and modern aesthetics. Balancing tradition and innovation.

Vintage Vibes

Lots of modern vintage vibe love for this beautiful number by Eliza May Atelier. With a structured bodice and skirt, this design will hold its own as you walk down the aisle. The gathered shoulders and delicate sleeves will keep out the winter chill too! This designer is perfect if you want to layer your bridal look. Each piece is designed to be worn with multiple other pieces in the collection and to be worn again after the wedding day too! They also carefully research the fabrics and materials we use to ensure that we are using the most luxurious and sustainable fabrics on offer.

Dramatic Sleeves

If you’re looking for something more boho this dress by Indiebride London is perfect. With dramatic sleeves and a laid-back vibe, it would suit a relaxed winter wedding with a cosy and intimate vibe. Indiebride London is a bridal wear brand with sustainability at its core. They offer brides a laid-back approach to purchasing the most important dress of their lives. All their designs are bohemian-led with a hint of romantic vintage vibes. Their dresses are soft-structured which ensures cosy comfort throughout the long day of celebration

Avant Garde

Looking for an avant-garde vibe? This modern and fashion-forward dress by Alyce Jayne Bridal is perfect! It’s for copious amounts of intricate detailing and mixes structure and softness to create a stunning look for a unique bride. Handmade in Glasgow Alyce Jayne Bridal creates elegant, whimsical and sophisticated gowns with a touch of rock and roll. They use their love of French and Italian couture houses as well as corsetry and historical fashion to inspire each design created. Offering the modern bride dramatic, whimsical and feminine luxury. We love!

Simple and Chic

Effortless and elegant brides listen up! This dreamy number by Sophie Rose Bridal is simple, chic and perfect for a winter wedding! It’s fitted sleeves and low back work perfectly together to create a laid-back vibe for an effortless look. Sophie Rose Bridal is a British Bridalwear brand, specialising in designing and handcrafting gowns, that are effortless, ethereal and romantic, but still kept timeless and classic. They don’t believe there are any ‘shoulds’ when it comes to bridal and every person should simply wear the outfit that makes them feel their best self. Their dresses are unusual yet classic, designed to flatter and most importantly, comfortable. Think about the kind of dress you can eat, dance and feel your trust in. Every gown is designed and made to order in thier Hampshire studio.