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Best wedding dress brands to buy for your big day from top designers

Evening Standard logo Evening Standard 11.05.2023 21:02:32 Peter Bevan

Planning a wedding is stressful enough for brides-to-be. There's so many decisions that need to be made - from the venue and the guestlist to the food and the music - and that's all without referencing the pressure of finding that perfect dress.

There are countless bridal stores across the country but this variety only adds to the challenge of nailing down that perfect frock. If you're looking to simplify the process with a try-on session from the comfort of your own home, we're here with this handy guide of brands offering bridal collections that you can order online - often at a fraction of a price of traditional ateliers.

Whether you'd prefer to save some money on a design from a high street store, putting aside some budget for the all important shoes and accessories (did someone say Jimmy Choo?), or a style offered by a cool, independent brand, the options are far from limited.

Often, these collections are more contemporary than the classic dresses offered at dedicated boutiques. You can expect modern silhouettes, elevated design details like feathers or voluminous sleeves or even some that turn the archetypal wedding dress style on its head, if that's what you're in the market for.

Even better, you can have time and no sauna-like changing rooms to make your decision without the pressure of a retail assistant examining your every move. Our top tip? Order a couple of sizes of your chosen style so you're sure to have one that works - and then you can get it tailored afterwards for the perfect fit.

So, without further ado, it's time for you to say yes to one of the dresses below.

Keep scrolling for the best.

Price: ££

Christopher Kane's collections are coveted by fashion editors and celebrities alike for the Scottish designer's unique ability to create daring styles that are ultrawearable. This is through a play of textures, silhouettes and the dichotomy of delicate femininity and edge. His signature aesthetic is set on an array of wedding dresses too. You'll make an entrance in the likes of feathers, crystal mesh or diamante fringing - or even an expertly cut jacket and trousers.

Buy now, Christopher Kane

Price: £

Spotted on the likes of Madonna and Kate Middleton, Rixo is a celebrity-approved womenswear label that's amassed a cult following since its foundation in 2015 - and its bridal collection doesn't disappoint.

As with all Rixo designs, it's has a nostalgic feel. Referencing everything from the 30s to the 60s, you can expect luxurious devoré velvet, 100 per cent silk and elegant lace - and each style could pass as a genuine family heirloom.

Buy now, Rixo

Price: £

Sitting at the upper end of the high street, Whistles' nuptials offering has something to suit a range of different wedding dress codes. From rustic to glamorous, contemporary to bohemian, all pieces are under £699 so you'll certainly be saving some big bucks when compared with most bridal brands.

Buy now, Whistles

Price: £££

Made to order, Vivienne Westwood's collection is available in a selection of luxurious fabrics and finishings - which even include a recycled viscose that's a vegan alternative to silk and satin - so you can have exactly the dress you want.

From frocks that wouldn't look out of place on a Greek goddess to 2023-friendly designs with exposed corsetry, all the bases are covered. To get your hands on one of the unique designs, you'll need to go to the London store at 6 Davies Street.

Buy now, Vivienne Westwood

Price: ££

If you're not yet familiar with Molly Goddard, think back to that first season of Killing Eve. Season after season, the British designer's London Fashion Week shows are full of floaty, frothy feminine pieces that come celeb and influencer approved. The frock solidified Jodie Comer's Villanelle as a fashion icon.

Her wedding collection certainly doesn't disappoint either, which is full of runway dresses that have been given a white bridal makeover. And, if you're looking for something out of the ordinary aka not classic white, you can accessorise with a something blue or coral veil for a pop of colour. She's not a regular bride - she's a cool bride.

Buy now, Molly Goddard

Price: £

We're sure you're familiar with LA-based Reformation. Known for its responsibly made collections that are equal parts feminine and cool, the bridal salon lives up to the cult-favourite rep. Standout designs are crafted in the label's luxurious, flowing silk, which looks much more expensive than its RRP.

Buy now, Reformation

Price: £££

Known for collections that are romantic and feminine, London-based designer Erdem pulls this aesthetic through to its ready-to-wear bridal selection, too. Whether you're in the market for sequins, lace or 3D cutwork organza, every dress has a timeless elegance, perfect for the classic bride.

Buy now, Erdem

Price: ££

In the five years since 16Arlington made a splash on the womenswear scene in 2017, the brand has amassed an impressive following thanks to its designs that are elegant yet raw and hedonistic - making for a wedding collection that is ideal for the party bride.

From a feather trim crop top and mini skirt to a crystal embellished mini dress, these are dresses that are perfect if you'd like to do an outfit change for the evening reception.

Buy now, 16Arlington

Price: ££

Taller Marmo's one-size signature dresses crafted in flowing crepe with sweeping fringing are an easy way to make an entrance without compromising on comfort - and they've all been transformed for brides-to-be, too. The best part? Accessorised differently, you can wear them beyond your wedding day, too.

Buy now, Net-A-Porter

A hypey pop culture favourite, spotted on everyone from Simona Tabasco in White Lotus to Maya Jama presenting Love Island, you're sure to have seen Clio Peppiatt at some point or another. And now, you can get married wearing it.

Expect unique pieces crafted using luxury fabrics that have been beautifully embroidered using the likes of Swarovski crystals and pearls. From this corset and skirt combo to a maxi gown - it's not for the regular bride, it's for the cool bride.

Buy now, Clio Peppiatt

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