Lauren Naimola is the owner of Dear Golden, a vintage shop on Etsy with a brick and mortar location in Michigan. She has collected, worn and studied vintage since the age of 15.
A bride wants to feel beautiful, unique and special on her wedding day, and what better way to ensure that than by wearing vintage? With so many decades of designs to choose from, a girl can easily find a style and shape that suits her, and she’ll know an army of other brides won’t be wearing her dress.
Vintage gowns have many advantages over conventional wedding dresses:
- Better quality construction, particularly dresses from the 1950s and earlier.
- More styles from which to choose
- Overall uniqueness
- Price (sometimes!)
Wear White, or Don’t
Brides today are choosing non-white dresses more than ever. There is no rule that says a bride has to wear white or that she must wear a bona fide “wedding dress.” The tradition of the white wedding dress only began in 1840, when Queen Victoria married Prince Albert. The Queen wanted to signal that her reign would be frugal, and white dresses were much less expensive than a dyed dress. Previously, most brides wore gowns of deep red, green, black and purple.
Do consider your hair and skin tones when you pick your wedding dress color. Stark white works best with dark-haired, dark-skinned brides. Ivory works well with redheads and fair skin. Champagne and very warm cream/ivory dresses complement most skin tones.
Not a Size Four?
While many vintage wedding dresses are on the small end, they can be found in all sizes. Certain dress shapes are more forgiving than others. For example, 1930s dresses are usually cut on the bias, which allows for stretch and movement in the fabric. By the 1950s, more wedding dresses were mass produced and available in many sizes. This article is a great resource for vintage dressing the ample figure.
If a bride finds a dress she loves near her size, have a seamstress or someone knowledgeable check the seam allowances to see if it can be let out.
Shopping for Your Vintage Wedding Dress
There are so many places to look for vintage wedding dresses! It is smart to visit a vintage shop and try on dresses to determine the shape and era that suits you best. Then you can open up your search online. On Etsy, there is no shortage of vintage dresses of all shapes, in all sorts of price ranges.
When shopping online, the name of the game is to know your measurements. Using a fabric measuring tape, have someone take your body measurements. This is a good guide to use.
Dress Shapes and Silhouettes by Decade
1920s
- The look: loose- fitting sheath, narrow shoulder, no waistband. Sack-like and airy.
- Best for: petite, straight, and apple figures. Works with narrow shoulders, small busts, any size waist, and small to medium hips.
1930s
- The look: columnar. Slim and narrow, often bias cut, curve-revealing.
- Best for: slender, tall, straight, and curvy figures.
Tip: These look gorgeous on long, slim frames but are also stunning on curvy figures. The secret is to wear smoothing undergarments.
1940s
- The look: puffed shoulders, sweetheart neckline, peplums, full or narrow skirts, shorter skirt lengths. In this era, brides often wore wedding suits.
- Best for: curvy, hourglass, plus-size and apple shapes.
Tip: 1940s dresses suit a variety of figures. The broad shoulders are good for creating the illusion of a smaller waistline. If you have narrow or sloped shoulders, or a slightly thick waist, this is a good era of dresses for you.
1950s
- The look: fitted waist, full skirt (tea length or full length) with crinoline, princess cut.
- Best for: pear, curvy, hourglass, petite, and plus-size figures. Works well with a defined waist and full or small busts.
Tip: Many ’50s dresses have small waists but full busts. A trip to the tailor to alter the bodice will make the fit better.
1960s
- The look: empire waists with long slender skirts; shorter A-line shifts.
- Best for: apple, plus-size, petite and straight figures. Works well with slender arms and legs and smaller busts.
Tip: A-line dresses complement most figures.
1970s
- The look: loose and flowy, with narrow skirts. Peasant/prairie inspired; Victorian revival with puff shoulder.
- Best for: A variety of shapes, but especially tall gals.
For more on vintage dress shapes, check out this article from Debutante Clothing.
So You’ve Found a Dress
The next step is to check for “deal-breakers” — what can’t be fixed or remedied without a lot of time and money. These include:
- Stains on satin
- Underarm stains
- Dry/rotting or shattering fabric (seen on some 1920s dresses).
- Tears that are not on a seam, especially if the fabric is chiffon.
- A lot of breaks/tears in lace
- Staining on rayon-crepe fabric
- Faded rayon-crepe fabric
What can be remedied:
- Many different stains, actually! A reputable vintage seller will be able to tell you whether a stain has a likelihood of being removed, and if they are savvy, they can tell you how to remove it.
- Slight yellowish discoloration on soakable fabrics (such as cotton or silk).
- Open seams/torn seams
- Broken zippers, missing snaps, missing hook and eyes, etc.
If the Dress Needs Alterations, Is it Worth it?
This depends on the following:
- The price of the dress
- What the tailor/seamstress will charge
- How much you love the dress
Most dresses can be made smaller, and some dresses can be made larger if there is seam allowance or if there is some fabric to create a gusset. The tipping point is completely personal. If you fall in love with a one-of-a-kind dress and it just needs some alterations, then it’s probably worth it! Especially if it is a non-traditional wedding dress that you will be able to wear again.
How Much Time and Money Should I Budget for Alterations?
The price of alternation depends on the type of alteration and the fabric of the dress, obviously, but prices vary from tailor to tailor. In my opinion, if you love wearing vintage, you should have a relationship with a tailor. A few tweaks shouldn’t prevent you from prancing around in a frock you really love on your wedding day.
Tailors who work on wedding dresses are usually well acquainted with delicate lace or special fabric, so they are a good place to start.
166 comments
Clare and Richard Kapin from VarietyArtworks said 6 years ago
Great dresses!
Renata and Jonathan from RenataandJonathan said 6 years ago
Great collection!
VINTAGE NOW from ESTATENOW said 6 years ago
So beautiful... LOVE them ALL...
Tonya from DustyJubilee said 6 years ago
Thank you! Beautiful photographs and a history lesson as well!
Monica from loliscreations said 6 years ago
Beautiful!!!!
Elaine Dillard from AldaandCompany said 6 years ago
I enjoyed the pictures and the history. When I got married, I chose a dress with a more vintage-looking style, but the dress was new. I love all of the dresses in these pictures. So beautiful.
Patricia Barsalona from GabriellasTreasures said 6 years ago
Absolutely Beautiful! Re. stains, a product I use to spot clean stains is called Awesome - and it really is!
Lucy from LucyLovesPaper said 6 years ago
Such beautiful dresses! Make me want to have a second wedding, just so I can wear this 1960's dress :)
Desiree from ArtDecoDame said 6 years ago
These are all so stunning!
Ann Cosgrove from acbcDesign said 6 years ago
Beautiful dresses!
Priya from amuandpri said 6 years ago
beautiful !! love the dresses !
Jenn from BelikeJenn said 6 years ago
Love the dresses and the information!
Pam from VintageRenude said 6 years ago
Congrats on the feature Lauren! Your shop both on and off Etsy are amazing. Great info and not just for wedding gowns.
BarDulce from BarDulce said 6 years ago
Makes me want to get married all over again (preferably to the same person - ha!)...GORGEOUS dresses!
Mandy Bradford from AnUnexpectedJourney said 6 years ago
Absolutely wonderful article.
Ellen from OttavaDesigns said 6 years ago
Love this article! So pretty.
CrochetKnit30 from CrochetKnit30 said 6 years ago
SOOOOOO in love with these dresses!!
DebRAHHH from MessyInspiredDesigns said 6 years ago
LOVE this post! I photographed a friend's wedding years ago and she wore a beautiful handmade antique wedding dress. It was beautiful. There is so much charm in wearing wedding dresses from the past! These tips on what to look for are great as well. Perfect for those searching brides.
seasidecloth from seasidecloth said 6 years ago
Vintage dresses can be so beautiful...
Patrick from EdelweissPost said 6 years ago
Vintage gowns have already stood the test of time. They were beautiful yesterday, are beautiful today, and so will remain as you look back on photographs of them in the future, and perhaps pass the dress on~
Estefania Medina from LaMarquesaBrides said 6 years ago
Thank you for the history, very interesting! Love vintage
StillVintage from StillVintage said 6 years ago
Great collection of dresses.
Georgia from JewelMeShop said 6 years ago
Beautiful vintage dresses!
Kathy Johnson from KathysLittleAttic said 6 years ago
Say yes! They are beautiful!!
Kathy Johnson from kathyjohnson3 said 6 years ago
I just love vintage anything, these are gorgeous!!
Megan from MegansMenagerie said 6 years ago
Beautiful dresses!!!
LisaMarie Bautista from LisamariesPiece said 6 years ago
Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous dresses! <3
BridalEnchantment from BridalEnchantment said 6 years ago
Great article and nice photos!
Tracy from 4EnvisioningVintage said 6 years ago
Beautiful dresses!
Chris from HarmonyBalls said 6 years ago
Great Collection.....Simply Beautiful......Congrats.....
Caroline Barbosa from OldSoulVintageLtd said 6 years ago
Loved this article, great info!
camrynfallon from ZenVintageCollection said 6 years ago
Beautiful!!!
Leotie B. from blissness said 6 years ago
Gorgeous dresses and great article!
michelle from chellechet said 6 years ago
All so beautiful!
Stephanie from GlitteryMoonVintage said 6 years ago
Amazing article! Beautiful dresses! I love this!
Rose Giffen from Buildagarterworkshop said 6 years ago
One of the best articles I've ever read on vintage dresses. This writer knows her stuff!! I plan to share this article.
Kimberlee from GracefullyGirly said 6 years ago
There's something AMAZING about each and every decade! I love all the styles here. Etsy really offers a treasure trove of new dresses made to look like a vintage style since not everyone can find just the right vintage dress. You can still have that vintage style AND it can fit you perfectly.
Clara S from Floralhouse said 6 years ago
beautiful dresses. Love it!!!
Pandora Vintage from PandorasVaultVintage said 6 years ago
Love this article. I have a great bohemian wedding dress in my shop, and I don't want to take the yellowing out of it because I think that is part of what makes it special, but I am happy that a bride to be can read this and see that it really isn't that big of a problem. Thank you so much for this article!!!
Lana Manis from LanaManisDesigns said 6 years ago
My wedding dress was a vintage one, very similar to the 1940s era dress in this article! At the time (early 1980s) I was not even thinking about getting married when I acquired it. A few years later, when I became engaged, it was still in my closet waiting for that perfect day...
LillieoftheValley from LillieoftheValley said 6 years ago
gorgeous i hope i get married someday I am hoping for a 70s dress :)
aSma from TealAndMagenta said 6 years ago
Amazing tips!
Deb Vasbinder from BabyCuteBaby said 6 years ago
Loved the article and the vintage wedding dresses are beautiful!
Laura Ryan from GypseaVintageGoods said 6 years ago
Vintage wedding dresses are such a beautiful and unique option!
dgmart from dgmart said 6 years ago
very nice!
Matejka Max from NattyMatty said 6 years ago
Charming!
Katie Yin from MyselfJewellery said 6 years ago
I love the 60's
Cat Shanahan from aiseirigh said 6 years ago
Thanks for the include love. Your shop is so beautiful we are addicted to it!!!
Janet Law from TheHouseofGarland said 6 years ago
They all look gorgeous!! Loving the 1930's silhouette
Mrs Leu from inspiredcompany4u said 6 years ago
Love them all.
theodora anne merry from theomerryart said 6 years ago
Thank you for this wonderful article! It is a grand resource from period styles to measurement guides to tipping points! I intend to reference it on my vintage dress postings from now on!
CrystalPearl from CrystalPearlJewelry said 6 years ago
Fabulous! They just need some vintage bridal jewelry to go with it now! ;-)
zeng yi said 6 years ago
Retro dress is really beautiful fairy temperament.
Jess from volkerwandering said 6 years ago
I love how the dresses are divided up by decade! Both educational & lovely eye candy!
Barbara Broadfoot from FootlessDesigns said 6 years ago
Vintage- what a unique way to really personalize your wedding! I love the part about not seeing the dress on another bride too :-) Lovely, informative article!
Sharon from YearsAfter said 6 years ago
Fabulous article! Vintage Dresses are Gorgeous! Love the Flapper Dress. There's your something old right there!
Motleycouture from Motleycouture said 6 years ago
The vintage bridal gowns and dresses are just beautiful! Love all the styles!
Patti Trostle from PattiTrostle said 6 years ago
Love the idea and beautiful pics!
VelvetRevived from VelvetRevived said 6 years ago
A great, informative post! I didn't know about Etsy when I got married, but if I had, I would have definitely looked for a vintage dress here.
mazedasastoat from mazedasastoat said 6 years ago
A wedding dress is a truly magical item of clothing, so why on earth would anyone want a second-hand dress imbued with somebody else's hopes & dreams, especially if their marriage, as is likely, ended either in early widowhood or acrimonious divorce? I can understand wanting to wear a family heirloom dress, hoping to ensure your marriage is as long & happy as your parents' or grandparents' was, but to choose something last worn by a total stranger seems just odd to me. But then, I have absolutely no intention of marrying my better half of 30 years any time soon!
Olga from AlmostRealFlowersArt said 6 years ago
Vintage is something that makes you able to feel time-ties and to be filled with the energy of eternity. I understand people who love vintage items, but as for me it's better to get new things. I'm a little bit afraid of a bad luck that a vintage item can bring. May be its just my predjudice:)
Maegan Heise from UndertheStars8 said 6 years ago
What a great collection and interesting to note how the whole white wedding thing came to be.
Leda Design from LedaDesign said 6 years ago
These are all so beautiful!
Janet from VINTAGEJEWELSETC said 6 years ago
Beautiful Dresses! Love your 1950's collection!
Vicki A from thriftyvicki said 6 years ago
I love this. I love the old fashioned wedding dresses (and dresses in general). I was a 70's bride and my mother made my dress, it was a peasant style. It was a darling dress and I found the pattern she used a couple of years ago and will keep it for forever.
Valerie Koetting said 6 years ago
I wore my mom's 1954 gown even though I'm a head taller than her. She bought it off the rack for $25 and never had it preserved. I'm 6 feet tall and was in my 30s and couldn't find anything remotely in my taste. We bought $300 worth of beautiful heavy lace and had a bodice and sleeves remade (the original net/lace were damaged) and had matching trim to add to the hem to lengthen it. The photographer swooned over how the satin draped for pictures. I also wore her headpiece--a pearl-and-crystal juliet -style cap--nothing else like it available and it could be worn close to my head or flipped over for a crown-like effect--who even makes stuff like that anymore? What's great is that it has such a timeless look--I wasn't constrained by the only offered styles of the time. Now it's a double-heirloom. Too bad I only have a son, but maybe he can use it for a christening gown for his kids someday!
Jennifer Presler from IlluminativeHarvest said 6 years ago
Gorgeous dresses!
Maria B. from TheNorthWayStudio said 6 years ago
These are all absolutely stunning--the photographs alone are perfection!
Edgar Hernandez from HernandezEdgarArt said 6 years ago
Very nice!
Voula Kambouris from Voulashomemadeprod said 6 years ago
So beautiful dresses !Congrats.
irina chelaru from irinacarmen said 6 years ago
Very nice!
S. Panozzo from NouveauHatsbySharon said 6 years ago
Wonderful article. Thank you for taking the time to do it.
Natalia from KMalinkaVintage said 6 years ago
Great vintage shop!
Aga from AgasJourney said 6 years ago
gorgeous and beautiful!
Elaine from LadyElaineDesigns said 6 years ago
I love all things vintage and sometimes wonder what story the piece could tell. Great article... Thank you.
Cristy Ramos from ArtisanBathandBody said 6 years ago
Beautiful dresses!!! Love them all!
Aristocrafts from Aristocrafts said 6 years ago
Great article and gorgeous dresses :)! I especially love the 1950's ones!
Kate Lassila from Rootiebirds said 6 years ago
Perfection! I love the photos, information, every single thing! Thank you :)
Ginny washington from CarnivalofFASHION said 6 years ago
These are so beautiful!
NeatoKeen from NeatoKeen said 6 years ago
Vintage ensures that you won't look like every other bride. Thank you so much for shining the spotlight on vintage dresses! Wonderful, informative article...tweeting and pinning now!
Denise Vining from kadydesigns said 6 years ago
Beautiful selection and something for everyone!!
Jeanne B from PruAtelier said 6 years ago
LOVE these gorgeous vintage dresses! I'm so sick of the cookie-cutter, me too, I-want-one-like-hers mentality that has EVERY bride for the past countless years, in a boring strapless dress. There is so much to admire in making a statement, being different and standing out from the crowd such as fabulous sleeve treatments, dramatic necklines, beautiful embroidery and laces.... Such fabulous choices in vintage!
Rosemary Wascher from DarburyCottage said 6 years ago
Wonderful vintage gown's. I just love the romance of a gown that was made in another era. Great choices.
Joanne from SeamsLikePinkPaisley said 6 years ago
Very good information and enjoyable to read. Liked the photos also.
Mary from Ms2SweetVintage said 6 years ago
Love your Shop ! I've been following since 2009 !
junquegypsy from junquegypsy said 6 years ago
Hello from a fellow Michigander! Beautiful vintage dresses. I still have mine from the 70s with its long sleeves and high neckline. Seems so modest compared to today's styles. Continued success to you!
tilisa from PandoraBracelet said 6 years ago
I really like your work https://www.etsy.com/shop/PandoraBracelet?ref=si_shop
Marie Mertilus from HeiressVintage said 6 years ago
Beautiful. There is no better way to say I do wearing beautiful dresses that stand the test of time.
Mary Beth from retromonkeys said 6 years ago
Or - buy a vintage wedding dress sewing pattern. Make it or have it made to your exact size!
Cyn from CynsibleCreations said 6 years ago
Anything vintage is everything good.
holly from hollysRecreations said 6 years ago
I love your article - I wore a 1940s wedding gown to Prom 20+ years ago! I absolutely agree that if you love it you MUST buy it and then find a genius seamstress/tailor to make it work for your figure;)
RadResale from RadResale said 6 years ago
Love that 60's dress! Reminds me of my Mom's wedding photo's. : )
accentonvintage from accentonvintage said 6 years ago
Great selections!
Guidoux Vintage from GuidouxVintage said 6 years ago
I love them all!! But my favorite is the 50's one :)
Monika from MozakNaPasiCeramics said 6 years ago
as time goes by I'm thinking more and more to have a vintage wedding dress, those are lovely!
Arbie Goodfellow from Parisxox said 6 years ago
Beautiful!
bcammarata1 said 6 years ago
The 1920's dress is my favourite.
InTheHammockVintage from InTheHammockVintage said 6 years ago
Great article and lovely dresses!!
FabVintage from FabVintage said 6 years ago
Great information! Amazing dresses!
virginie lykins from anordicrose said 6 years ago
Lovely ! I wish I could go back in time and get married in a lovely vintage dress... unfortunately I was 7 months pregnant and had a shot-gun wedding due to immigration issues... On the 22 nd of April it will be 12 years and we are still happy together....maybe pregnancy pants are lucky after all...... Ha !
Jessica from EclecticLoveVintage said 6 years ago
Beautiful! I love vintage wedding dresses!
Digital Michelle from DigitalMichelle said 6 years ago
What beautiful photos and article! Didn't Jewish brides wear white to signify purity before 1840? I think the white wedding dress has been a tradition before Queen Victoria, but I could be wrong.
Pine from GoodOldVintageOnline said 6 years ago
Fantastic post! Very informative! I would definitely choose a vintage wedding dress but I suppose I'm a bit bias ;)
Vintage Minnow from VintageMinnow said 6 years ago
Oh Karyn Dethrow - Dethrose Vintage! What a hot lady! Awesome!
Jessica Dennison from VIRGOecojewelry said 6 years ago
I can't picture myself wearing anything other than vintage on my wedding day. You just can't beat the unique details!
TeeniesPricelessVint from TeeniesPricelessVint said 6 years ago
Great article! Very informative. Love all the wedding dresses!
Lynda from allthepreciousthings said 6 years ago
......or get EXACTLY what you want in a vintage style, by using a vintage pattern!
Sarah from StylesAgainbySarah said 6 years ago
Sarah Lou got married in November of 2013 and I (her mom) cried when I saw her in her vintage wedding gown that we purchased from a little vintage shop in Sacramento Ca. She was so beautiful in her prairie style, lace vintage gown. Sarah Lou loved the idea that her gown had history, that someone else had made memories with it and in the future someone else will also make memories with this gown. God has blessed me with many things and the love of vintage is one my daughter and I share :)
Linda from lovelygifts said 6 years ago
Great article!
orangess from orangess said 6 years ago
One of my absolute favorite shops. Just beautiful Lauren.
Nicole from KarmaCodeOne said 6 years ago
terrific feature beautiful all around ! Vintage is an endless supply of creativity.
Sue Taylor-Davidson from gracedmoments said 6 years ago
Than you for an informative article .... I have been thinking about including vintage wedding gowns in my shop, and this has given me much food for thought...I appreciate your expertise!
Eva from madilyns said 6 years ago
One of my secret passions ... Vintage wedding dresses . I have 2 in my possession and one hangs in my work room as a inspiration piece. Thank you for this wonderful information .
Donna Frach said 6 years ago
I love vintage clothes, wedding dresses more then any other. I search the internet on a regular basis to look at them. I loved this site.
FairytaleFlower from FairytaleFlower said 6 years ago
Such lovely vintage dresses!!
valentina zhurbich from ItsyBitsyBabyToes said 6 years ago
Great info on styles!
messinabella from BandBEstate said 6 years ago
beautiful picks!
Eila San from eilasan said 6 years ago
I love this idea :)
Pearlie from Splendere said 6 years ago
Thank you for the greatest tips on deliberation when deciding on a vintage gown!
Elizabeth Gross from xtabayvintage said 6 years ago
I'm so thrilled to have our shop involved in the article- thanks so much for including Xtabay!
Martha Layton Smith from opendoorstudio said 6 years ago
so fun to see Karyn and Dethrosevintage featured! i adore vintage wedding dresses, for a long time we could not find my mothers tea length 2 piece lace wedding dress… but it was recently found! I hope some day my girls can wear it. I work at a little resale shop where we are featuring vintage wedding dresses and we have sold many darling "Etsy" worthy dresses recently! They are so beautiful and lovingly well made!
Kate Rukdee from Bobbiebooshop said 6 years ago
so cool !!! i like vintage style......
MyMetro from MyMetro said 6 years ago
Lovely dresses!
Diana from Moxie2RunwayVintage said 6 years ago
I LOVE this article!! We're expanding our collection of Vintage Wedding Dresses in the coming weeks, so this piece is quite timely and enormously helpful! Thank you for such a comprehensive piece. On a personal note, I made the decision to expand because helping our first few Brides was incredibly moving--and so emotionally meaningful---I could not resist! Brides have dreamt of their Vintage Dress forever, and it's not one that can be found at the local Mall--they're looking for what's in their head.....unique and divine and dreamy and "so me"....and once they see it....BAM....they know it!!!! How cool is it to be a part of that process? Very!! **Of course, having a Lay-a-Way Plan has been a huge help to our Brides --it's easy to do, and makes the purchase completely realistic! Long Live Vintage and Vintage Lovers! xoxo
CottageTouch from cottagetouched said 6 years ago
Thank you for an endearing information posts...the photos are lovely too.
Nadire Seynova from Decorland said 6 years ago
I love 70's, this is sooo beautiful!
Emy Borisova from byHamelin said 6 years ago
Amazing! Amazing! Amazing!!!!
Joyce Davies from JewelryByCarlotta said 6 years ago
I loved this article. All the dresses are beautiful.
Tammy from QuinceVintage said 6 years ago
Great advice, great dresses!
Beard Oil from BeardOil said 6 years ago
Great Article! Thanks
Jenn Simmons from FripperyFrocks said 6 years ago
A wonderful and timely article. Thanks for your great information!
Amanda Brakefield said 6 years ago
Fabulous article. It made me all the more excited about my own vintage wedding gown from Etsy!
Wendi Peterson from wendisattic said 6 years ago
Lovely dresses, fun article. I have my grandmothers wedding gown it is 1900's very formal, think I am going to gift it to the historical society where she and her family were located.
StarLee Midnight from DollBabyLovesYOU said 6 years ago
Beautiful dresses I am defiantly getting myself a beautiful vintage dress when my day comes <3 Wonderful Article :)!
GrandmaDede from GrandmaDede said 6 years ago
So informative. Love those vintage dresses! Thank you for sharing!
Jazmin Marquez from CuteMuseStationery said 6 years ago
What a beautiful dresses. The number 1 is my favorite one. Love it!!
metroretrovintage from MetroRetroVintage said 6 years ago
Ah Lauren, I am such a long time fan of your shop -- and it's so good to see you profiled here. Love the advice, which can apply to all vintage. Much continued success! :)
Cranford Patricia said 6 years ago
I owned Charlotte, NC's first Vintage store, Savvy Rags, in the late '70 and '80's. When I married, I wore an Edwardian Gown of off white Satin, and had the train cut off, and a beautiful Edwardian style bed jacket made from it. Being almost 6 ft tall, I of course had to have alternations made, but it turned out beautifully. An affair to remember.
Ada Mu from DIYLive said 6 years ago
Gorgeous, love it
Buttercup from ButtercupDeco said 6 years ago
Lovely
Alison from AliBrownPhotography said 6 years ago
Love these! Such gorgeous vintage dresses! =)
Opal3141 said 6 years ago
AMAZING Vintage charm!!!... :-)
pinkqueen brown said 6 years ago
Beautiful. There is no better way to say I do wearing beautiful dresses that stand the test of time. http://www.pinkqueen.com/
Judy li from JUDYMADE1 said 6 years ago
very like the vintage wedding dress,it looks very nice and beautiful~
Alice from WeddingBoutiques said 6 years ago
love it!
vicky wang from Vickybendress said 6 years ago
great
Stephen from UrDress said 6 years ago
These are all so beautiful!
Lander Deng from Lacenovia said 6 years ago
great
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Sydney Nichols from GraceandHeartVintage said 6 years ago
Love vintage, love vintage wedding dresses, I remember back in 1990 going to a friend's wedding and seeing for the very first time a bride wear vintage!!! Incredible picks here, love it!!!
Camelot Vintage from camelotvintage said 6 years ago
Love, Love , Love this article. Camelot Vintage has expanded into the Bridal Market. We are truly delighted to find special treasures for our brides for her special day. Thanks Lauren for such a wonder article.
Nan Bennett from MiniaturebyNan said 6 years ago
Beautiful dresses! I love this!
WEN from WenPearls said 6 years ago
Beautiful ! I love vintage wedding dress!
Sirikuwan Thipkum from tantawanlights said 6 years ago
Beautiful.
JWhiteCrochet McDowell from JWhiteCrochet said 6 years ago
Wonderful
YZfashionbridal Inc from YZFashionBridal said 6 years ago
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing!
Stephanie from PristineCustomRings said 6 years ago
I Personally Love Vintage style weddings and Engagement rings! Beautiful
Koren Kwan from GarasuWonderland said 6 years ago
love vintage style~
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Carmen from restauraydora said 6 years ago
Marvellous dresses and gorgeus trip to past! I love vintage
Narissara Pimma from AliceNaze said 6 years ago
very nice dresses
Teena colebrook said 6 years ago
I have a selection of 70 plus vintage and new wedding dresses, veils and accessories for sale if anyone is interested in purchasing them in bulk, I do not have time to sell individually, they are located in California
mad4modvintage from mad4modvintage said 6 years ago
We had a victorian wedding Just say, Yes to The top hat!
drunkmansdaughter from NaturallySonia said 4 years ago
So hard to choose a style because they are all so lovely. it's a good thing i don't have to .
pauloselma1 from pauloselma1 said 3 years ago
Lindo!
Johnny said 223 days ago
I don't know if anyone drops by this post any longer, but had to add my two cents. I have had a great fondness for vintage wedding dresses for some time. They are so incredible and represent such a beautiful and emotional time in the history of families. I can't bear the thought of so many being cut up for projects other than use in a family members wedding. I have been collecting them for a few years now, just trying to save them for future generations that may have an appreciation for that "something old" from a blissful day. I prefer the satin dresses that don't go overboard on lace as that doesn't seem to stand the test of time as well. We can't afford to save all of the wonderful dresses out there, but are grateful for the ones that have fallen into our budget and found their way to our home. Cheers to All! JB