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10 Vintage Wedding Dresses To Treasure Forever
Think 1930s slip dresses, 1980s romantic wonders and antique lace gowns
It's a tale as old as time that trends come back around year on year. Be it 1980s meringue dresses or 1970s bell sleeves, fashion is constantly recycling ideas and renewing the most loved (and questioned) styles from the past. And unsurprisingly, it's no different for bridalwear trends, with many vintage wedding dresses coming back into fashion.
While once the thought of wearing your mother or grandmother's wedding dress would have been met with horror, we are now finding ourselves increasingly looking to the past and taking inspiration from vintage styles – without the strenuous hunt through thrift stores. Instead, you can now shop directly from a multitude of vintage brands, be it marketplaces like eBay and Etsy, or boutique sellers like Jane Bourvis and Adored Closet.
So, opt for a dress that will last a lifetime and go full circle. Whether you dream of regal lace, empire-line busts or renaissance puff sleeves – we've got the dress for you.
Shop ELLE UK's pick of the best vintage wedding dresses here:
Perfect for a courthouse wedding, this super Nineties mini would work with pared-back sling-backs and simple flowers.
To be paired with a slip of left as for the more daring bride, this Edwardian dress' neck ruffle feels very now.
Coming complete with an image of the original bride in this delightful lace dress, buy a piece of history now.
Handmade in a crepe di chine fabric, combine minimalism with romanticism with this 1940s gown.
Modelled on a 1920s dress and crafted from vintage lace, jane Bourvis' recreations are the best of both worlds.
In a delightful off-white raw silk, this dress would look gorgeous with real ballet shoes to complement its ballerina length.
Both handmade and silk, this 1980s strapless number could be worn time and time again.
Apologies for all the naked wedding dresses, but we simply can't resist the Irish lace on this more casual style.
Made from embroidered linen, this leaf motif antique gown is ideal for a high summer, garden wedding.
Daisy Murray is the Digital Fashion Editor at ELLE UK, spotlighting emerging designers, sustainable shopping, and celebrity style. Since joining in 2016 as an editorial intern, Daisy has run the gamut of fashion journalism - interviewing Molly Goddard backstage at London Fashion Week, investigating the power of androgynous dressing and celebrating the joys of vintage shopping.
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