Maximalist wedding dresses are IN. And if you are a bride who is craving a big, bold wedding style - then this list is for you.
Less-is-more wedding styles are not out, but Maximalist wedding dresses are definitely IN. These dresses are for the bride who can't resist being a little extra when it comes to her style. These dresses are big, bold and ready to make a big statement on your wedding day. So if maximalist style intrigues you, this list is where you want to start!
01. Milla Nova: Unconventional Texture
The design of this first maximalist wedding gown from Milla Nova is captivation from every angle. This gown is a two-piece style that features a satin drop waist boned corset and a dramatic ball gown skirt crafted from dozens of organza layers formed into waves. This gown is all about making a big, couture statement on your wedding day.
02. Monique Lhuillier: Modern Maximalist
Make a modern, maximalist, couture statement with this next wedding style from Monique Lhuillier. This look starts off with a semi sheer lace body suit with full length legs and sleeves. A dramatically draped overskirt and puff shoulder cape add coverage and couture drama. Pair with some killer metallic pumps to finish off this maximalist bridal look.
03. Ines di Santo: Barely There Design
Make a maximalist statement on your wedding day with this barely there corded embroidered wedding gown from Ines di Santo. The bodice of this gown is so captivating with its barely-there design with interacted embroidery over sheer tulle fabric. This same embroidered design carries into the skirt to create a truly one-of-a-kind bridal look.
04. Rue de Seine: Max Color
If you are a bride who loves style that is over the top, then you don't want to miss this next wedding dress from Rue de Seine. Rue de Seine is known for creating truly unique, captivating and dramatic boho bridal gowns. And this gown is no exception. Inspired by desert blossoms in spring, this sand-dyed tulle dress features head-to-toe colorful floral embroidery. This would be perfect for a bohemian garden wedding day.
05. Morphine Fashion: Tulle High-Low
Make a dramatic entrance in this high-low tiered tulle wedding gown from Morphine Fashion. This maximalist wedding dress gives you the best of both a bridal mini, and a full length gown. Mini in front, dramatic full length gown in the back. Pair with some statement making shoes, and you are sure to leave everyone in awe.
06. Elie Saab: Crystal & Tulle
Over-the-top glam in the best kind of way. Get ready to fall in love with this stunning ball gown from Elie Saab. This fully embroidered off-the-shoulder ball gown from Elie Saab features tulle ruching, crystals and beads. This gown is an ultra glam, statement making bridal look that your guests will be talking about for so long!
07. Nardos: Mixed Materials
The mixed fabrics of this next maximalist wedding dress are intriguing and dramatic. This wedding gown starts off with a high neck Italian lace base with a satin organza draped bodice and a dramatic textured tulle skirt. This dress is sure to surprise everyone as you walk down that aisle.
08. Galia Lahav: Vintage Inspired Luxury
Inspired by luxurious styles of days past, this stunning maximalist wedding gown from Galia Lahav is all about making a grand entrance. This French lace gown features a cinched period corset and a matching lace skirt. But where things get really dramatic are with the voluminous off-the-shoulder gigot sleeves and dramatic floral overskirt that can detach to completely change up the look of this gown.
09. Monique Lhuillier: Dramatic Tulle Ball Gown
Move over Cinderella, there is a bigger, better princess in town. If you are looking to make a big statement on your wedding day, this next maximalist wedding gown from Monique Lhuillier will do just that. A soft pink ball gown with an over-the-top ruffled tulle skirt with a long cathedral length train.
10. Brox and Banco: Statement Making Feathers
If you are a maximalist bride, then it is likely that you will want multiple bridal looks for your wedding day. And we are loving the idea of this chic fully feathered gown for a dramatic second look. This couture gown is sure to make an entrance into your reception that no one will forget. The single shoulder neckline and thigh high front slit give the gown an elegant, yet sexy look.
11. Ines di Santo: Black & White Drama
Opting for a dramatic black and white bridal look is the perfect way to embrace the maximalist wedding dress trend. And this gown from Ines di Santo is an absolute show stopper. This gown starts off with a strapless, semi-sheer corseted bodice that leads into an extraordinary black and white floral skirt. This dress is perfect for the couture loving bride who is looking to make a big statement on her wedding day.
12. Jenny Packham: Maximalist Bridal Cape
The bridal cape of this next wedding style is what really makes it a maximalist look. This dramatic tulle overlay cape creates a mysterious and luxe look. The style features a glam collared design with pink silk ribbons that drape down the entire length of the gown. Pink trim and bows add more dramatic color to this maximalist wedding style.
13. Nardos: Sheer Column Dress
If you love the idea of a maximalist bridal style, that doesn't mean you need a BIG dress. This chic column gown from Nardos has all of the drama as the other gowns on our list, but in a sleeker design. The fitted column silhouette of this gown features opposing panels of sheer sequins and puffy tulle. The mix of textures on this gown are so alluring and extravagant.
14. Ines di Santo: Sheer Bodice
Maximalist bridal fashion is all about making a dramatic statement by mixing fabrics with chic modern designs. And this next wedding dress from Ines di Santo does just that. This gown starts off with a breathtaking sheer bodice style with all over dimensional florals to give just enough coverage. Vines of floral embroidery climb down the sheer full length sleeves to create a painted-on effect. And the voluminous drop-waist ball gown skirt finishes things off in the most dramatic way.
15. Brox and Banco: Textured Tulle
Make an entrance that no one could expect in this next maximalist wedding gown from Brox and Banco. This captivating gown starts off with a sheer boned bodice that looks ultra modern. This surprising bodice is paired with a textured, tiered tulle skirt that is exciting from every angle.
16. Halfpenny London: Antique Maximalist
Where vintage style meets modern maximalism. This bridal look from Halfpenny London features the most alluring combination of luxe taffeta and delicate lace fabric. The bodice of this look is what really sets it apart. With its vintage inspired lace design, a high collared neckline and full length sleeves. This is then layered with a gathered taffeta bandeau and taffeta puff sleeve accents.
17. Nardos: Tulle Bubble Dress
The perfect maximalist bridal mini dress! We are loving this bridal mini as a dramatic and couture second look. And this is sure to make a big entrance at your reception. This ruffled tulle bubble dress has the most exciting texture and we are loving the elegant high neckline.
18. Wiederhoeft: Maximalist Veil
If you aren't sure that you want a full on maximalist wedding dress - then this maximalist veil may be perfect. This over-the-top couture veil is crafted from luxe sheer fabric. But what really gives this veil its dramatic style is the thick ruffled tulle hemline. Where this veil for the ceremony and then ditch it for the reception.
By Kathryn Schrotenboer
Shaekathgarvey, Tatura
Danielle, Melbourne