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Not feeling the poofy dress? Check out these 10 unconventional gowns, some of which aren’t even white.
Some brides dream about a fairy-tale wedding, tearing out pictures of poofy bridal-magazine gowns starting from childhood. Other brides stumble unexpectedly upon their dress at a vintage shop. Whatever a woman’s approach, the definition of a wedding dress has expanded beyond pure-white princess gowns in recent years, thanks in part to Keira Knightley’s short, sweet frock, Kaley Cuoco’s bubblegum-pink gown, and the sleek, black-bodiced designs Vera Wang swears are bridal.
For those leaning toward a nontraditional design, we’ve rounded up 10 stunning, bride-worthy dresses that are similar only in their uniqueness. (Just don’t be surprised if your choice leaves grandma scratching her head in confusion.)
For the modern bride: Left: Cutout gown by Houghton (price available on request); Right: Two-piece dress by Candice Lee Bridal ($1,569.19 on Etsy)
For the boho bride:Left: Floral dress by Alice + Olivia ($597 at Bergdorf Goodman); Right: Macrame dress by Dolce Vita ($242)
For the metallics-loving bride: Left: Germaine gown with French lace by Houghton (price available on request); Right: Ombre gown by Alice + Olivia ($898 at Bergdorf Goodman)
For the bride who thinks floor-length is passé:Left: Sorbetto dress by McGinn ($180 at BHLDN); Right: Strapless tea-length dress by Jill Jill Stuart ($398 at Bloomingdale’s)
For the Greek goddess:Left: Strapless dress by Alice + Olivia ($358.20); Right: Draped gown by Jane Norman ($115 at House of Fraser)
Michelle is a freelance fashion designer and dancer from Detroit. She has traveled the US extensively (and loves it!), but her biggest goal is to travel abroad.
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(Just don’t be surprised if your choice leaves grandma scratching her head in confusion.)\r\n\r\n<strong>For the modern bride: </strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19082\" alt=\"not-all-brides-want-to-wear-princess-dresses_modern_600c412\" src=\"https://img.grouponcdn.com/seocms/2umufLj8zBUgsV1iEDy8bB/not-all-brides-want-to-wear-princess-dresses_modern_600c412-600x412.jpeg\" width=\"600\" height=\"412\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Left:</strong> Cutout gown by <a href=\"http://houghtonnyc.com/houghton-bride-lookbooks-gowns-and-dresses/\">Houghton</a> (price available on request); <strong>Right:</strong> Two-piece dress by <a href=\"http://www.etsy.com/listing/172692425/two-piece-boho-wedding-dress-maxi-skirt?ref=related-1\">Candice Lee Bridal</a> ($1,569.19 on Etsy)\r\n\r\n<strong>For the boho bride:</strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19084\" alt=\"not-all-brides-want-to-wear-princess-dresses_boho_600c430\" src=\"https://img.grouponcdn.com/seocms/4stLFsw4dkFiZiNSjHnG9Q/not-all-brides-want-to-wear-princess-dresses_boho_600c430-600x430.jpeg\" width=\"600\" height=\"430\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Left:</strong> Floral dress by <a href=\"http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/Alice-Olivia-Kravit-Fluted-Lace-Maxi-Dress/prod92580132_cat384102__/p.prod?icid=&searchType=EndecaDrivenCat&rte=%252Fcategory.service%253FitemId%253Dcat384102%2526pageSize%253D120%2526No%253D0%2526refinements%253D&eItemId=prod92580132&cmCat=product\">Alice + Olivia</a> ($597 at Bergdorf Goodman); <strong>Right:</strong> Macrame dress by <a href=\"http://www.dolcevita.com/abree-maxi-dress/d/2026_c_113_cl_6558\">Dolce Vita</a> ($242)\r\n\r\n<strong>For the metallics-loving bride: </strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19085\" alt=\"not-all-brides-want-to-wear-princess-dresses_metal_600c423\" src=\"https://img.grouponcdn.com/seocms/3d3Eq4QLuuujfgjgap2f3Q/not-all-brides-want-to-wear-princess-dresses_metal_600c423-600x423.jpeg\" width=\"600\" height=\"423\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Left:</strong> Germaine gown with French lace by <a href=\"http://houghtonnyc.com/houghton-bride-lookbooks-gowns-and-dresses/\">Houghton</a> (price available on request); <strong>Right:</strong> Ombre gown by <a href=\"http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/Alice-Olivia-Caddie-Metallic-Ombre-Gown/prod91230022_cat384102__/p.prod?icid=&searchType=EndecaDrivenCat&rte=%252Fcategory.service%253FitemId%253Dcat384102%2526pageSize%253D120%2526No%253D120%2526refinements%253D&eItemId=prod91230022&cmCat=product\">Alice + Olivia</a> ($898 at Bergdorf Goodman)\r\n\r\n<strong>For the bride who thinks floor-length is passé:</strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19083\" alt=\"not-all-brides-want-to-wear-princess-dresses_length_600c429\" src=\"https://img.grouponcdn.com/seocms/fgMHLh1FiCh6Gnb5dGqRw/not-all-brides-want-to-wear-princess-dresses_length_600c429-600x429.jpeg\" width=\"600\" height=\"429\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Left:</strong> Sorbetto dress by <a href=\"http://www.bhldn.com/bridal-party-guests-view-all-dresses/sorbetto-dress-stone/productoptionids/684d2e65-d9dd-4e39-842b-7d598138234d\">McGinn</a> ($180 at BHLDN); <strong>Right:</strong> Strapless tea-length dress by <a href=\"http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/jill-jill-stuart-dress-strapless-metallic-dot-tea-length?ID=983569&CategoryID=21683&LinkType=#fn=DRESS_OCCASION%3DEvening/Formal%26spp%3D42%26ppp%3D96%26sp%3D1%26rid%3D61%26spc%3D361%20items%20in%20Dresses\">Jill Jill Stuart</a> ($398 at Bloomingdale’s)\r\n\r\n<strong>For the Greek goddess:</strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19081\" alt=\"not-all-brides-want-to-wear-princess-dresses_grecian_600c391\" src=\"https://img.grouponcdn.com/seocms/mnMpdcdEDVnc8SuRAQdbpa/not-all-brides-want-to-wear-princess-dresses_grecian_600c391-600x391.jpeg\" width=\"600\" height=\"391\" />\r\n\r\n<strong>Left:</strong> Strapless dress by <a href=\"http://www.aliceandolivia.com/jinny-gthrd-slvls-tback-lng-ds.html\">Alice + Olivia</a> ($358.20); <strong>Right:</strong> Draped gown by <a href=\"http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Jane+Norman+Diamante+strap+maxi+dress/D457071,default,pd.html?awinDCS=3100_1393622217_4f005be58dfab7ddd18a006a7c934b32%257C%257C0%257C%257C0%257C%257C0%257C%257C327e8fa0fbc94d75ad474718692e88ba&istCompanyId=17910aed-1bae-4362-9580-b523eb87a91e&istBid=t&istItemId=imrqpqmx&_%24ja=tsid%253A45090%257Ckw%253APolyvore%257Ccgn%253A92295&awc=3100_1393622217_4f005be58dfab7ddd18a006a7c934b32&cm_mmc=AWIN-_-Deeplink-_-NULL-_-NULL\">Jane Norman</a> ($115 at House of Fraser)"}}}}
Not feeling the poofy dress? Check out these 10 unconventional gowns, some of which aren’t even white.
Some brides dream about a fairy-tale wedding, tearing out pictures of poofy bridal-magazine gowns starting from childhood. Other brides stumble unexpectedly upon their dress at a vintage shop. Whatever a woman’s approach, the definition of a wedding dress has expanded beyond pure-white princess gowns in recent years, thanks in part to Keira Knightley’s short, sweet frock, Kaley Cuoco’s bubblegum-pink gown, and the sleek, black-bodiced designs Vera Wang swears are bridal.
For those leaning toward a nontraditional design, we’ve rounded up 10 stunning, bride-worthy dresses that are similar only in their uniqueness. (Just don’t be surprised if your choice leaves grandma scratching her head in confusion.)
For the modern bride:
Left: Cutout gown by Houghton (price available on request); Right: Two-piece dress by Candice Lee Bridal ($1,569.19 on Etsy)
For the boho bride:
Left: Floral dress by Alice + Olivia ($597 at Bergdorf Goodman); Right: Macrame dress by Dolce Vita ($242)
For the metallics-loving bride:
Left: Germaine gown with French lace by Houghton (price available on request); Right: Ombre gown by Alice + Olivia ($898 at Bergdorf Goodman)
For the bride who thinks floor-length is passé:
Left: Sorbetto dress by McGinn ($180 at BHLDN); Right: Strapless tea-length dress by Jill Jill Stuart ($398 at Bloomingdale’s)
For the Greek goddess:
Left: Strapless dress by Alice + Olivia ($358.20); Right: Draped gown by Jane Norman ($115 at House of Fraser)
