Romantic Wedding Dress Styles for 2021

Yay, you’re engaged! While you may be a little nervous about ticking off all your to-do’s in preparation for the big day, there’s one that should be simple: finding the perfect romantic wedding dress.

You know the one we’re talking about... The gown that stands out, unique in its own right, and says with confidence, “This is me. I am the embodiment of your romantic wedding day.” It captures your delicate charm, feminine elegance, and enchanting nature. It gently whispers a love for vintage inspiration and fairytale glamor. It is the epitome of the romantic wedding dress style.

Choosing Your Romantic Wedding Dress - A Quick Guide

Trying to find a romantic wedding dress that fits your unique style? While it’s true all eyes will be on you on your wedding day, particular attention will be paid to your face and neck so choosing the right neckline is key. Once that decision is made, settle on a back style and embellishments to complete the look.

Romantic Wedding Dress Necklines

Illusion

Nothing says romance quite like an illusion neckline, where sheer fabric (usually lace or tulle) and strategically placed embellishments coyly cover your décolletage. It’s a sophisticated take on what might otherwise be a strapless gown: flirty, fun, and fetching, all at the same time. (It’s also a great choice for brides with a full bust who like the look of strapless but want the extra support supplied by the netting.)

For a high-necked, longer-sleeved look, check out our Margaret gown. This beautiful A-line dress is carefully structured: its top-quality lace is sewn directly to the boning for full support and features a chiffon bow tie in the back.

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For a more dramatic look, consider our Chantal dress. The deep V in the front is an eyecatching feature while the lace and beading suggest a sense of refined romance.

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Sweetheart

This is an all-time favorite that never goes out of style. The sweetheart neckline is as classic as classic gets, a universally flattering look that lengthens the neck and torso and is versatile enough to accommodate both strapless and sleeved designs. The traditionally shaped plie creates the shape of a heart and enhances your curves in all the right ways.

For a slightly modern take on the sweetheart neckline, try our convertible Remy gown. Convertible? Yes, milady! This two-piece wedding dress features a separate skirt and strapless bodice with a beautiful corset back. It’s both romantic and practical, allowing you to swap out the bottom half with another skirt if you want to wear two looks on your big day.

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If your idea of a romantic wedding day includes the ultimate princess dress, our Davina gown is a perfect choice! You’ll take everyone’s breath away as you walk down the aisle in this lace ball gown. Hand-placed lace embellishes a sweetheart bodice and criss-cross illusion back for a stunning finish.

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Off the Shoulder

Looking for sophistication with a hint of sexiness? Romance is just a breath away when you wear an off-the-shoulder wedding dress. It’s a cheeky but elegant way to show a bit of skin on your big day, and it’s the perfect fit if you love showing off your shoulders.

Our A-line Tiffany dress is beautiful in its simplicity. Super clean lines with a classic off-the-shoulder top and button-back detail ensure you wear the dress instead of the dress wearing you. Made of the finest quality satin, you will shimmer and shine in this truly classic look.

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If you’re looking for something a bit more elaborate, our Marjorie dress is the way to go. This dreamy off-the-shoulder gown features beautiful lace both around the neckline and under the tulle layered skirt.

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Romantic Wedding Dress Back Styles

Corset

The corset-styled romantic wedding dress is always an excellent choice because of its forgiving nature. Flattering to any body shape, the corset enhances smaller frames while elongating the torso and accentuates curves on fuller figures by cinching in the waist.

For a romantically regal look, consider our Agnes wedding dress. A flowing chapel train perfectly complements the sweetheart neckline and embroidered lace corset back.

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If you prefer spaghetti straps to strapless but still want a corset-laced back, Gardenia is the dress for you! This absolutely stunning number features a deep V in the front, an illusion lace bodice, and crisscrossed straps in the back. It’s a breathtaking, unique gown perfectly suited to the hopeless romantic in you.

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Strap Detail

Beautiful straps make beautiful accents. Lace, sequins, beading, tulle... there are a ton of fun and flirty ways to play up this aspect of your romantic wedding dress.

Our Kesha dress is a lesson in true romance. Floral lace details along the front straps combined with a moderate V neckline make an exquisite picture of your bust line. A daring backless design and traditional court train complete this lovely look.

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Our Noemi dress tells a decidedly different story! Sparkling spaghetti straps that double up in the back are an eye-catching detail that says, “I’m one of a kind!” Married with a coy V neck and see-through bodice, this is a unique gown befitting only the boldest of brides.

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Romantic Wedding Dress Embellishments

Ruffles

Lose yourself in a sea of romantic ruffles! Not every bride can pull off this princessy look, but it’s a quick and easy way to stop the show and make sure every eye is on you.

Our Angela gown is the epitome of all things ruffled and gives a whimsical and romantic frame to any bride-to-be. Layers of ruffles tumble from the torso to the ground in a take-your-breath-away style that will leave you truly feeling like the belle of the ball!

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Beading

Intricate beading adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to any wedding dress style, and it’s always a welcome addition if you’re looking for a gown with a romantic flair.

Combine romance with whimsy when you choose our Faustine design, an unusual dress that features a deep V cut in the front, the back, and the side! The lovely lacy leaf pattern is adorned with sequins and beading.

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Our Joana dress is a more classically romantic look on the top—a lovely V neck cut with delicate hand-pieced Japanese beading around the waist—but its unique skirt is quite sassy! Layers of see-through tulle with a daring side slit top a short satin skirt. It’s romantic, sexy, and stylish in one go.

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Sequins

Glam up your romantic wedding look with sequined embellishments that will make you sparkle and shine on your big day.

Our Karin gown radiates angelic beauty. A stunning high-necked illusion bodice in the front gives way to a one-of-a-kind angel wing illusion cut in the back. Lace and sequin detailing and a court train complete the look.

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Our Louisa gown is another stellar choice for the romantic bride. It manages to be all the things—a plunging scoop and diamond-shaped illusion in the back with button, lace, and sequin detailing—yet the picture of understated elegance. AND because it’s crafted from organza on the top, it’s lighter than your usual ball gown without sacrificing volume.

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Romantic Wedding Dress Themes

Now you’ve got the dress sorted, how will you round out the romantic wedding day of your dreams? Well, we’ve got some suggestions!

Vintage Romance—Weathered doors and worn-in wood seats finished off with beautiful orchids set draping down tall centerpieces create a mystical romantic theme. End your evening by driving off in a classic-styled ride!

Fairytale Romance—From a rose-adorned wedding cake to arches dripping with roses in classic colors to arriving and leaving in a traditional horse and carriage, a fairytale wedding will inspire anyone to keep dreaming of their happily ever after. Glass domes with a single rose as a centerpiece are reminiscent of every little girl’s favorite fairytales.

Modern Romance—When it comes to your theme, take a break from the traditional, and go for something a little more modern. Think clean lines and minimal design. A modern theme can be interpreted in so many ways. Take inspiration from the Great Gatsby where bold fonts, ornate gold and sparkles, and plenty of geometric shapes with sharp lines accentuate the day! Jazz-styled music and a multi-tiered black and gold Art Deco cake will top off the event.

Bohemian Romance—Embrace your whimsical side with a bohemian wedding theme. Incorporate bright splashes of color in your wedding dress look. Scatter multicolored balloons, streamers, flowers, and odd chairs about the venue to enhance your theme. Or, why not create a picnic in a park with pallets for tables and bright scatter cushions for seating. Set up an old VW camper van as a guest photo booth and top it all with a boho cake filled with bright colors, succulents, and feathers!

Gothic Romance—Why not stay left of center with an alternative style wedding theme? Moody color palettes and dark, alternative touches will frame the more classic style of your dress perfectly. For instance, try pairing your dress with Doc Martin boots or dark lace stockings. From the darker flower colors in bouquets to the black table settings with copper or silver accessories, make a statement with a bold approach to your special day. Top it off with a wedding cake-styled cheese wheel to ensure things remain alternative in style.

Celestial Romance—Your love story was written in the stars so why not translate that into a celestial-themed wedding? Select star-studded wedding invites and string up fairy lights to create a glittering night sky. Choose a galaxy backdrop for your wedding photos! Use this magical motif to celebrate your special day with the ones you love.

Adorn Yourself in Beauty

Your wedding is the one day where you can truly claim the title of princess and dress for the occasion. Regardless of the style you choose, with the right neckline, back style, and wedding dress embellishments, you will shine on your special day.

The Afarose romantic wedding dress collection has the dress of your dreams waiting for you at a fraction of the price you’ll pay at the typical retail store. Start your planning here, choose your perfect style and the rest of your wedding will simply fall into place!