Are you a creative who is inspired by the offbeat bride? You know, the bride who shows up in a pink wedding dress and looks fabulous! More and more brides are deciding to go the alternative route with their bridal style. We are seeing this trend not only for elopements but for your traditional wedding as well.
pick a wedding dress that represents YOU. When you walk down the aisle, people will say “that dress is so her, she looks amazing!”
…but where does one find such a dress?
Creative Wedding Style for the Offbeat Bride
It takes GUTS to be an offbeat bride and a lot of work to find the right dress! Therefore, I’ve put together a list of must visit bridal shops that feature non-traditional wedding gowns for your creative style.
BHLDN is one of the more widely known bridal lines, brought to us by Anthroplogie. BHLDN is where my sister and I found our bridesmaids’ dresses. They carry brands like Needle & Thread and Watters Design. Watters creates beautiful nude and blush bridal gowns. I loved my custom wedding dress….BUT, if I were to do it all over again I would totally fall for one of their blush tulle gowns!
Reformation is perfect for the offbeat bride! They design unique options for bridesmaid dresses, offering multiple color palettes for each look. I have several summer dresses from Reformation and find the quality to be well worth the price. Additionally, the brand values sustainability and prioritizes the well being of their garment makers. How refreshing!
Next, I highly recommend Needle & Thread for your alternative, fairy-princess bridal look. Their wedding dresses scream garden party or Midnight Summer’s Dream. Needle & Thread gowns feature light weight fabrics and delicate embroidery. If you are drawn to nudes and intricate detail, this designer is for you!
Modcloth has been one of my favorite fashion companies since college and its been amazing to watch their growth over the years. Modcloth features vintage bridal style for the offbeat bride. Their 1920’s cocktail dresses are perfect for a themed engagement party or bridal shower. Visit Best Photographers for Your Couple Photoshoot for more examples of alternative engagement party dresses.
Alternative white dresses for the offbeat bride can be difficult to find…but wait, not to worry! Saks Fifth Avenue provides one of the largest selections of high quality, white cocktail and evening gowns. There, you can find some rare high fashion bridal styles to match your personality.
Lastly, BCBG is a perfect choice for the modern bride who is in search of nontraditional honeymoon, rehearsal dinner and bachelorette party looks. They have an entire section dedicated to wedding attire and easy to use search features.
Know of other recommendations for the offbeat bride? Leave them in the comments below. Happy shopping and good luck!