Floral wedding dresses are a hot wedding trend that shows no sign of cooling, in fact, more and more designers are embracing stunning florals in their latest collections. From barely-there pastel blooms to bold colorful prints; striking floral embroidery to elegant painterly patterns, there’s something for every bride’s style.
Best Floral Wedding Dresses [2023]
When it comes to floral wedding dresses, there are several stunning options available. The best floral wedding dress for you will ultimately depend on your personal style, preferences, and the overall theme of your wedding. Here are a few popular and beautiful choices:
Embroidered Floral Gowns: These dresses feature intricate floral embroidery throughout the fabric, creating a romantic and ethereal look. The flowers can be delicately scattered or form intricate patterns, adding a touch of elegance to your wedding attire.
3D Floral Appliqué Dresses: These dresses incorporate three-dimensional floral appliqués made from lace, tulle, or other fabric materials. The flowers are layered and sewn onto the dress, creating a textured and dimensional effect. This style adds a whimsical and romantic element to your wedding look.
Watercolor Floral Dresses: Watercolor floral prints are a popular choice for a more artistic and vibrant look. These dresses feature soft, pastel-hued flowers painted onto the fabric, creating a dreamy and romantic feel. They are perfect for outdoor or garden weddings.
Floral Lace Dresses: Lace is a classic fabric choice for wedding dresses, and when combined with floral patterns, it creates a timeless and feminine look. Floral lace dresses can feature delicate or bold floral motifs, and the lace adds an intricate and romantic touch to your gown
Floral Print Dresses: For a bolder and more modern approach, you can opt for a wedding dress with an all-over floral print. These dresses come in various styles, such as ball gowns, A-line, or sheath silhouettes, and they can feature large or small floral patterns. This choice allows you to make a unique and eye-catching statement.
Don’t forget, it’s essential to try on different styles to see which floral wedding dress suits your body type and personal taste the best. Working with a professional wedding gown consultant or designer can also help you find the perfect floral dress that complements your vision for your special day.
Here’s a selection of our favourite floral wedding dresses for 2023 and beyond. Don’t forget to Shop This Post at the bottom of the page!
1. Pastel floral wedding dresses
If you like the idea of something a little different to a traditional white or ivory gown, a dress with a delicate pastel floral print could be the perfect choice. Monique Lhuillier is our go-to designer for elegant floral gowns with flattering necklines, blousy sleeves and dramatic billowing skirts. Her dresses really are spectacular!
Photography: Bottega 53 | Dress: Monique Lhuillier
Dress: Daalarna | Photographer: Melanie Nedelko
Dress: Monique Lhuillier | Photographer: Diane Sotero
Dress: Monique Lhuillier | Photographer: Vanessa Rose Photography
Bold floral print wedding dresses
For the bride who wants to make a serious style statement, a bold floral print gown is just what you need. We love tonal monochrome prints, like the pink Wendy Makin below, yet colorful prints are stunning too and perfect for a summer soirée.
Dress: Wendy Makin | Photographer: The Campbells
Dress: Atelier Modiste | Photographer: Ditto Dianto
Dress: Monique Lhuillier | Photographer: Mary Dougherty
Dress: Jennifer Gifford | Photographer: Lauren Olivia
Dress: Atelier Aimee | Photography: Rochelle Cheever Photography
Dress: Monique Lhuillier | Photographer: KT Merry
Dress designer: Marchesa | Photographer: Lost Coast Photography
Painterly floral wedding dresses
Artistic brides with a creative flair might be drawn to painterly floral gowns, which feel romantic, elegant and modern. The bright watercolor Marchesa gown below has totally stolen our hearts and the powder blue hand-painted Ines Di Santo dress is a sight to behold!
Dress: Marchesa | Photographer: Moe & Kev
Dress: Ines Di Santo
Dress: Iris Noble | Photographer: Linda Nari Photography
Dress: Halfpenny London
Dress: Ines Di Santo
Dress: Catherine Langlois
Embroidered floral wedding gowns
Floral embroidery gives a nostalgic romance to wedding gowns, making it idea for brides with a passion for history and fashions of the past.
Photographer: Stella Yang |Stylist / Planner: K. Saw Weddings | Dress Designer: Ines di Santo
Dress: Claire Pettibone | Photographer: David Abel
Dress: Temperley London
Above dress: Alicia Rueda | Photography: Lucy Davenport
Dress: Teuta Matoshi | Photo: Gabriele Malagoli
Dress: Needle & Thread
Dress: Sassi Holford
Dress: Marchesa | Photography: Amy Mulder Photography
Floral appliqué wedding dresses
If you love the idea of incorporating creative details into your wedding dress, consider one with beautiful floral appliqué. These intricate floral details and patterns add a touch of romance and modern elegance to your bridal look, perfect for brides wishing to embrace flowers in a slightly more subtle way.
Dress: Willow by Watters | Photographer: Madeline Trent
Dress: Mademoiselle Rêve | Photography: Maïlys Fortune Photography | Planning: Ariel Chiu
Dress: Marion Fera | Photographer: Thomas Audiffren
Dress: Stesha Ho | Photographer: Nadia Hung | Stylist: Ariel Chiu
3D floral appliqué wedding dresses
A trend within a trend, 3D floral appliqué gives a beautifully tactile feel to wedding gowns and allows you to fully embrace the floral look whether you choose classic ivory, pretty pastels or a more daring color like this striking hot pink Marchesa dress.
Dress: Marchesa | Photographer: Diane Sotero Photography
Dress: Berta | Photographer: Maïlys Fortune Photography | Planning: Ariel Chiu
Dress: Martina Liana | Photographer: Ashley Rae Photography
Dress: Viera Futáková | Photographer: Nikol Bodnarova Photography
Dress: Marchesa | Photography: Charla Storey
Dress: Gossamer | Photography: Jen Jar Photography
Floral beaded wedding wedding dresses
We love the delicacy of intricate beadwork; it sparkles in the light and gives adresses a gorgeous vintage vibe reminiscent of 1920s gowns that would be perfectly at home at one of Gatsby’s extravagant parties.
Dress: Jenny Packham
Dress: Monique Lhuillier | Photographer: Manda Weaver
Dress: Stesha Ho | Photography: Blush Wedding Photography
Dress: Gossamer | Photographer: Jeanni Dunagan
Dress: Revenge Atelier | Photographer: Taylor Jordan