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Your Modern Wedding Dress Shortlist

We've curated a list of modern wedding dress styles that celebrate clean lines with their uncomplicated designs and flattering silhouettes.

Feeling your best on your big day may not mean slipping on a diaphanous ballgown, or covering yourself in intricate lace. For some, their dream wedding is decidedly more simple.

modern wedding dress short list

We have found recently that more and more brides are choosing to go down the fashion-forward, modern wedding dress route. Taking looks borrowed from the catwalk rather than the history books. Opting to focus on clean, striking lines, rather than all out extravagant design. And we are all for it!


Your Modern Wedding Dress Shortlist

If you're a contemporary bride, looking to catch eyes on the aisle in something subtler than the average, this modern wedding dress shortlist is for you.



Bonnie by Justin Alexander wedding dress modern jumpsuit

We're starting off ultra-modern with a wedding dress that isn't even a dress! Bonnie from Justin Alexander Adore is a striking, yet simplistic jumpsuit with a flattering V-neckline and lace-adorned illusion back. Ideal for any style of wedding, or as a second look.



Marilyn by Sottero & Midgley

An asymmetrical satin wedding dress that's ideal for brides of all sizes, with its unique modern details, statement buttons and bow.



Rey by Justin Alexander modern wedding dresses

Pure romance and sensuality. The flattering draped bodice on this stunning gown helps modernism the classic look while enhancing the natural feminine form.



modern wedding dress by gaia

A modern, strapless pleated satin ballgown wedding dress with a statement split to the skirt. This gown may not be flashy, but she'll certainly captivate your guests.



11228 by Justin Alexander

This stunner from Justin Alexander is blessed with a modern scoop neck crafted from a luxurious charmeuse fabric and gifted a flattering fit and flare silhouette. The ensemble is completed by the chic spaghetti straps.



Imperia by St. Patrick

An elegant, sophisticated, yet modern wedding dress from St. Patrick. With a princess-cut design crafted in Mikado with draped details around an off-the-shoulder V-neck and slight pleating in the skirt to gift it volume.



GA2415 by Gallery Bridal

A super modern, yet feminine satin wedding dress with a sweeping skirt and handy pockets.



Alera by Sottero & Midgley

This wedding dress may be vintage-inspired, but it's thoroughly modern with its A-line silhouette and crisp mikado fabrication.






Have you been suitably inspired? Is your modern wedding dress shortlist now ready to be tried on in IRL? Book your Brides & Bustles appointment today and find your dream gown!



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