The 16 Best Lace Wedding Dresses We Love (2024)

Lace has long been considered to be a traditional material for wedding dresses. For many, the delicate and feminine fabric is synonymous with bridal gowns. A heavy lace dress may feel too formal and stuffy for a modern wedding day look, but the intricacies of the material—whether it's chantilly, guipure, broderie anglaise, or alencon—are classic and compelling. What’s more, not all lace wedding dresses are created equal. Some gowns feature an all-over lace design, while others are simply accented or trimmed with the delicate material.

So, whether you’re set on a lace wedding dress or need a little more convincing, we’ve rounded up scores of beautiful lace wedding dresses to inspire your bridal style. Of course, we’ve taken various venues, silhouette preferences, aesthetics, and price points into account. Options range from timeless shapes like a sheath to A-line and mermaid silhouettes; sleeves and necklines vary from long to off-the-shoulder and strapless; and styles included bohemian details, traditional cuts, and modern designs.

Read on for the best lace wedding dresses, for every bridal style and budget.

What to Look For in a Lace Wedding Dress

Dress style

From vintage-inspired gowns to modern mermaid silhouettes like the Anne Barge Raven Wedding Dress, there are seemingly endless styles of lace wedding dresses to choose from. When looking for a wedding dress, think about the theme, the location, and your personal style. It's also important to consider the season and the temperature range at your venue—if it's going to be warm outside, you'll want to go with a lighter weight fabric and potentially a dress with lace elements versus allover detailing.

Type of lace

To narrow down your options, it can be helpful to familiarize yourself with the different types of lace (e.g. Chantilly, alençon, guipure, etc.) and to identify what kind of look you’re going for. For example, classic brides may opt for gowns in delicate Chantilly lace for a traditional look while some brides may be drawn to graphic and geometric lace for a more modern aesthetic. Our favorite guipure design is the Michael Lo Sordo Alexandra Silk Guipure Lace Gown.

Allover lace vs. lace details

You can find many allover lace styles like the Jenny by Jenny Yoo Lourdes Flutter Sleeves Gown. Want a more subtle look? Go for a dress that's accented with lace in the form of a scalloped hemline or an eyelash lace trim make for the perfect finishing touch to a simple gown.

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