Lace wedding dresses appeared in the Middle Ages. In those days they were decorated with pearls, beads and gold. The first bride in a lace dress was Anne of Brittany, the wife of 2 French kings. In 1491 she married Charles VIII, and in 1499, Louis XII. Thanks to her, lace with openwork interlaced threads has become popular when sewing luxurious dresses for brides.
In the Baroque era (2nd half of the 17th century), wedding dresses were lavishly decorated with lace - voluminous dresses with lots of skirts and puffy sleeves were at the height of fashion. At the beginning of the twentieth century, before the First World War, brides preferred extravagant dresses decorated with lace and pearls. Another lace boom was observed in the 1950s. Thus, actress Grace Kelly, marrying Prince Rainier II of Monaco, amazed the audience with a unique silk taffeta outfit. It was decorated with antique rose lace.
Modern tendencies
Modern designers offer wedding dresses from all sorts of fabrics, but brides often choose dresses with lace top, sleeves, back or made entirely of lace. These outfits:
- admire the elegant patterns and openwork weaving of threads;
- ideal for creating delicate and sophisticated looks;
- they look luxurious even when choosing a simple style;
- emphasize the romance, femininity of the bride and the dignity of her figure;
- are presented in a variety of interesting models, which allows you to choose the ideal option depending on your body shape and existing wishes.
Lace looks amazing, drapes easily, emphasizes the beauty of the female figure and combines well with other fabrics. Therefore, it is timeless - from year to year, the collections of the world's leading designers invariably contain amazing outfits with lace sleeves, original lace inserts and completely sewn from this elegant material.
Model options
Today, the variations of wedding dress models are enormous; in stores you can find the most incredible models of wedding dresses, or, on the contrary, quite traditional ones. But every bride dreams of that very dress of her dreams.
With sleeves
On narrow dresses or dresses with a slight flaring at the bottom, wide sleeves in several styles look great. The simplest design with traditional notes is translucent puffed sleeves, they gradually expand, and at the very bottom are fastened with a button or secured with an elastic band. Another option looks perfect with lace dresses that resemble a sundress in style. Asymmetrical sleeves are loose, with a looser cut towards the bottom, in the shape of a cone.
The most current sleeve shapes:
- narrow;
- with a length of ¾;
- "butterfly";
- translucent flashlights;
- wide straps;
- flared sleeves.
A sleeveless dress can be complemented with a cape that matches the material.
With open back
Dresses with an open back are elegant and slightly sexy. The top, made on the basis of corsets, is a little outdated, so light, not at all tight-fitting motifs are now popular. Sometimes they are made from satin fabrics or silk, but more often they are complemented with lightweight materials. They can be the base material, in which case the top will be translucent, or they can be attached on top of another material. With simple, slightly spacious skirts, tops like loose T-shirts with thin straps will look interesting and advantageous. Attractive and quite revealing styles with cutouts on the sides and chest, where the material is used only in the front, in the form of a T-shirt.
Simple, fitted styles with a narrow or straight hem often acquire a provocative twist that completely changes the perception of the dress thanks to the full-back neckline. Wedding dresses are often made with a cutout back and have a lace top, either just the sleeves or the entire top. The sleeves can be sheer, just lace, or decorated with lace over another fabric. This style is interesting precisely because it is completely closed and modest, with the exception of the bare back.
Fish
The fairy-tale “Mermaid” or “Fish” style is distinguished by its unusual skirt shape. The skirt is quite narrow at the top, tightly fitting the hips, with a fluffy flaring from the knees. This style is incredibly beautiful, looks elegant with a long train starting from the extension. Due to the interesting shape of the skirt, the “mermaid” dress will emphasize curvy hips, since the bottom is wide and the shape of the calves is not visible, it will make a “pear” figure or a woman with full legs elegant.
A compromise between an elaborate lace decoration and a very simple, modest design would be a lace gradient. Below on the hem, including on the train, there is an abundance of patterns or embroidery, perhaps even in a continuous layer. Next, a smaller volume of lace is added to the top, sometimes in large pieces, sometimes in single cuttings. So, gradually it becomes less and less. The top can be densely decorated with lace, made with lace inserts, or left empty and modest.
With a train
Trains look incredibly beautiful with a dress of almost any style. They give a special royal grandeur. If your wedding dress with a train is long enough and you don't want it to drag on the ground, you can ask small children to carry it. This looks cute, and children will be happy to play such a very special role.
Lately, trains on short dresses have become especially popular. When the skirt looks short in front, and starting from the sides and back there is a fluffy light train. Often this model takes on a slightly different shape, gradually lengthening. The skirt can be made in one layer in steps: short in the front, medium length on the sides and long in the back. Or a multi-layer variation is possible, created from a huge number of light layers. In such skirts, sometimes the very bottom of the hem is made of a different color, which becomes an original accent.
With a full skirt
Ballroom-type dresses, like Cinderella's, with a voluminous hem, look amazing. They exist in two main types:
- with fluffy multi-layered skirts
- with a voluminous, dense single top layer.
In the case of a tight skirt, an interesting element will be several large folds coming from the waist. The lace top will ideally complement the otherwise strict style. Especially if small pieces of lace extend beyond the corset and seem to smoothly flow into the sleeves and skirt. As for the sleeves, in this case, wide straps will be an elegant option if they are made of lace or complemented with it.
Iconic lace dresses
Among the most famous wedding dresses in history, it is worth highlighting Diana Spencer's wedding dress. It was created in Victorian style from 40 meters of delicate silk, hand-decorated with 10 thousand pearls and had a 7.5 meter long train decorated with 19th century lace.
The equally famous wedding dress of US film star and Princess of Monaco Grace Kelly consisted of exquisite lace and silk taffeta. They were bought from the museum by the groom himself, Prince Rainier II of Monaco.
Another standard of wedding fashion was the wedding dress of the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton. Her snow-white dress made of silk and lace, a veil with a tiara and a breathtaking train embodied the perfect wedding look of a princess. It is noteworthy that the plant symbols of the kingdom were used as lace patterns - rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock.
Stars in lace wedding dresses
Many celebrities walked down the aisle in exquisite lace clothing. Thus, the star of the Twilight saga, Niki Reed, preferred a model in a classic style with amazing openwork trim and an open back. Amal Clooney wore a dress made of delicate French lace, hand-embroidered with rhinestones and pearls, on this important day. Supermodel Bar Refaeli chose a romantic option with elegant lace inserts.
Victoria's Secret model Vita Sidorkina chose a lavish wedding dress with a high collar, an openwork bodice, a train and a long veil with floral lace decor for her special day. Actress Sofia Vergara chose a stunning outfit for her wedding with a tight corset, daring neckline, voluminous skirt and plenty of lace. Singer Ciara emphasized her beauty with an openwork dress with a long train, slightly flared sleeves and asymmetrical decor. And Pippa Middleton chose a long outfit made of soft fabrics, embroidered with thin lace.
Types of lace
What types of lace can be used for a wedding dress? Brides will have plenty to choose from, as lace fabrics are presented in a wide range.
- Alençon . This is the famous French lace in the form of a mesh, on which there are patterns in the form of plant motifs - flowers and leaves. Thicker thread is used to create the patterns so they appear raised. Additionally, the patterns are embroidered with sequins and beads.
Options for lace wedding dresses
The Aurora salon catalog presents a variety of outfit options made from openwork fabrics:
- elegant models with lace sleeves with a beautiful fit and sleeves of various cuts, sometimes they are complemented by a lace train;
- revealing and sensual outfits with lace backs;
- exquisite options with a long or short train made of the finest weave of threads;
- models with a lace top and a skirt made of satin or other material;
- A-line options - to create the image of a princess;
- “fish” or “little mermaid” style models, effectively outlining the curves of the figure;
- products with revealing cutouts or the most closed style.
Choose the dresses you like from our catalog, come to try them on and make sure that they look even better in reality than in the photo!
Short lace wedding dress: delicate sheath model
A sheath dress with lace decor, the length of which reaches to the knees, will look great at a wedding without a formal part. Such outfits look laconic and appropriate on ladies who are getting married not for the first time. Owners of “steep” hips should not wear a tight sheath dress; in such an outfit they will appear even more angular and heavy.
Modern sheath dresses are slightly different from the classic versions of this style. Knee-length lace wedding dresses can have an open back, asymmetrical bust, and straps. In this case, some liberties are allowed in terms of length. The outfit can be below the knees, reach mid-calf, or be shortened, almost reaching the mini-model.
A sheath wedding dress is usually made of dense material, over which lace is sewn. In some cases, designers use contrasting shades, offering brides models with a white backing and red lace.
Curvy models
Lace dresses with a voluminous skirt combine a solemn look and majestic beauty, are perfect for creating a delicate romantic look, and emphasize the elegance and grace of the bride. They are quite versatile, but short girls should avoid options with a very voluminous skirt.
Depending on the pattern of the openwork fabric, such models allow you to get a romantic image with an accent and tenderness of the bride or emphasize her showiness. The larger the pattern, the brighter and bolder the image of the newlywed, while small patterns add restraint and sophistication to the outfit.
Curvy models are an excellent choice for a wedding ceremony, a photo shoot in the image of a fairy-tale princess and smooth movements. And for banquets and dances, it is advisable to purchase clothes that will provide the bride with complete freedom of movement. An alternative option is a transformable dress with a detachable full skirt.
Fishtail or mermaid lace dresses
Graceful girls with beautiful feminine curves should definitely try on mermaid style dresses. These models:
- create a delightful silhouette;
- effectively emphasize the seductive curves of the figure, royal posture, grace of the arms and shoulders;
- highlight the beauty of the chest, thin waist, smooth hip line;
- look luxurious and elegant;
- include many variations of the style - completely lace options and models with lace sleeves, bodice, straps, back trim, skirt or hem, train or other elements.
Lace fishtail dresses come with open shoulders, straps, sleeves of various lengths, closed and with bold cutouts. When choosing a suitable model, remember that lace details attract maximum attention, allow you to place accents and highlight the main advantages of the figure.
Cutting options and styles
Lace fabric creates a feminine and sophisticated look, and the features of the style will present and accentuate all the advantages of a girl’s figure.
• A-line
The bodice, softly outlining the waist and neckline, and the loose flowing skirt, made of delicate lace on a translucent base, look charming and make the look exquisitely feminine. An openwork ruffle along the line of the portrait neckline will make an expressive accent on the chest, and loose, slightly lowered sleeves will add fragility and grace.
• Fish
There is no model more seductive than a figure-hugging fish made of lace fabric. The cut emphasizes every curve of the figure, and the textured surface and intertwining motifs of the design make the image even more attractive.
• Godet
Equally feminine, but less hip-hugging, the godet style combines the features of an A-line and mermaid. Models with a closed top and long sleeves will be appropriate for weddings in the temple and modest classical celebrations.
• A short
A short lace wedding dress is the choice of stylish brides who want to look sophisticated and modern. The model can be straight-cut, tight-fitting or A-line; in any case, it is suitable for an informal holiday. After the wedding, it may well become a cocktail dress and serve the girl more than once.
• Long sleeves, slits, deep necklines
These cut features give the lace model and the bride in it additional charm. Long translucent guipure sleeves look like patterns on bare skin, making the look discreet and sensual at the same time. At the same time, lace sleeves in a wedding dress have many advantages, more about which you can find out in the blog article of the Valencia wedding salon. Deep cutouts on the back and in the neckline, covered with guipure or openwork inserts, focus attention on beautiful posture, slender figure and perfect skin. The slit on the skirt not only shows off the girl’s slender legs, but also allows the fabric to flutter and flow effectively with every step.
A-line models with lace
A-line models are successfully used to achieve a romantic look, emphasizing the femininity and charm of girls. They allow you to hide an imbalance in the proportions of your body and focus on the advantages of your figure - beautiful breasts, feminine shoulders and arms, and a thin waist. A-line lace dresses look amazing, do not restrict movement and are suitable for the vast majority of girls.
In addition to delightful options made only from lace, fashion designers create harmonious outfits from other materials, complemented by openwork sleeves, trimming of the hem, train, décolleté, and back. Models with a lace top and a tulle or satin skirt look elegant. Options with a bodice made of smooth fabric and openwork trim on the back or skirt look no less luxurious. The selection of A-line dresses in our catalog is impressively diverse and can satisfy the needs of even the most demanding brides.
Fashionable styles of wedding dresses with lace
An important component of a successful bride’s image is the selection of a dress model so that she looks great on her special day.
Therefore, when choosing, you need to focus not only on the dress’s compliance with fashion trends, but also take into account which style is suitable in your case.
Straight wedding dresses with lace
Straight silhouette dresses with openwork elements combine simplicity and sophistication, emphasizing the femininity and romance, slimness and elegance of the bride. Such clothing gives a feeling of comfort and freedom of movement. The laconic design of straight-cut models is harmoniously complemented by luxurious lace details - trimming the neckline, straps, and sleeves.
The correct placement of accents helps to balance the silhouette and highlight the advantages of the figure:
| Task | Optimal solution |
| Emphasize the beauty of shoulders, chest, arms, neck | Models with open shoulders and openwork trim on the upper part. |
| Highlight the spectacular breasts and thin waist. | Options with a lace top and a skirt made of satin, tulle or other material. |
| Focus on the regal posture and grace of the bride. | Dresses with lace trim on the back. |
| Emphasize the solemnity of the atmosphere and give majesty to the image. | Variations with openwork trim on the skirt and train. |
Amazing wedding dress with lace skirt
The fitted silhouette and flowing lace material of the skirt are an excellent solution for a formal wedding. Looking at photos of wedding dresses with lace skirts, you can’t help but be amazed at how designers can create mesmerizing outfits for brides. By the way, full skirts are back in trend today. The multi-layered lace fabric does not weigh it down one bit, but on the contrary, fills the bride’s image with lightness.
Short lace dresses
Brides with slender legs should definitely pay attention to short wedding dresses with lace. Such models are often purchased as a second dress for a wedding party and active pastime. They provide freedom of movement and allow brides to have fun at their event, rather than sit on the sidelines, worrying about the integrity of a lush hem or a long train.
Short dresses are also popular among girls planning a modest celebration with family and friends. Shortened models are as practical and comfortable as possible, look stylish and emphasize the bright individuality of their owners. The entire product or its individual parts - sleeves, back trim, bodice or hem - can be made from lace. Some short models have a fluffy long skirt with a train, which provides them with aristocratic beauty and solemnity, and can be easily unfastened when not needed.
Colored dresses
Modern brides choose wedding dresses of different colors.
Dresses in white and its shades still remain the leader. But dresses of bright colors were also able to win their place.
Colored wedding dresses with lace look fashionable and stylish. If you choose this option for a wedding dress, you should choose it taking into account the groom’s clothing and your color type.
A well-chosen bride's dress will be the key to a well-executed ceremony.
To choose a lace wedding dress, you should look at photographs of such dresses.
There is no need to completely repeat the models you have seen; choose the style of the dress and choose the option of using lace fabric for it and you will be able to create a unique image.
Models with sleeves
Wedding dresses with sleeves are not just a fashion statement. Such models have many advantages:
- ideal for wedding ceremonies and weddings in the cool season;
- allow you to do without boleros and capes;
- give the outfit restraint and elegant beauty;
- help to avoid excessive frankness and flashy sexuality of the image;
- allow you to hide skin defects and tattoos;
- provide brides with a sense of security.
The sleeves of lace wedding dresses come in various shapes and lengths - wide and tight, made of transparent lace and other materials, long and short. The range of models on sale is very wide, which makes it possible to choose and buy a model of any silhouette, style and degree of openness. Along with openwork fabrics, tulle, satin, mikado, wild silk and other exquisite materials are used to create wedding clothes.
Designer wedding dresses with lace train: royal looks
Lace dresses with a train are exclusive options that resemble a real work of fashion art. Such unusual models amaze with luxury. The train of the wedding dress is made of the finest lace and looks like a magic spider's web. Sometimes oriental lace motifs are used, since many designers come from the East. Unfortunately, a wedding dress with a lace train is not very practical, and therefore designers have found a way out of the situation and have long been producing the train as a separate element of the wedding dress, which can simply be unfastened at any time. But the images of brides at a wedding photo shoot in dresses with lace trains turn out exceptional.
Lace wedding dresses with train
The presence of a train gives the bride a special solemnity and majestic beauty, and the use of delicate lace emphasizes femininity and romance. These models:
- look amazing in reality and in photos;
- ideal for official ceremonies and professional photo shoots indoors and outdoors in good weather;
- create a lasting impression;
- visually make the bride taller.
But when choosing a wedding dress, it is important to take into account that a long train is easily dirty and makes movement difficult. Girls who are afraid of the difficulties and inconveniences associated with this should pay attention to models with a detachable overskirt or purchase an additional dress for a banquet and wedding party.
Options for using lace
You can use delicate lace when sewing wedding dresses in different ways. The dress can be completely lace or have separate lace details.
Only lace
A romantic girl can choose a dress made entirely of lace. These are, as a rule, tight-fitting models, so they should be chosen by girls who are confident in the impeccability of their figure.
A transparent lace wedding dress looks stunning, however, this option is only suitable for the most daring ladies. Most girls will prefer to choose the sheath dress option.
A wedding dress made of Irish lace looks original, in which the bodice is densely woven with a fantasy pattern, and flowers and figures are more sparsely arranged on the skirt. But girls should take into account that Irish lace visually adds volume, so this version of the dress is only suitable for slim people. If the figure is not ideal, then it is better to use other dress models in which Irish lace is used in the form of inserts.
If you choose a dress made entirely of lace, then the decorations should be used to a minimum, since it is the lace that should be the focal point in this ensemble. If a veil is planned, then it should not be long so as not to hide the beauty of the dress. But the bride can “compensate” for the lack of accessories with an interesting hairstyle.
Luxurious wedding dresses with lace - at reasonable prices
We invite you to buy a stunning wedding dress in the Aurora salon. We have representative offices in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Rostov-on-Don. It is convenient to look for suitable models in the electronic catalog of our online store. The outfits presented on the site can be easily added to the fitting room. After that, all you have to do is sign up for a fitting, visit our salon and choose the best dress or several options you like.
Choose from us stylish and sophisticated dresses from the collections of famous designers and purchase them at fair prices, with the possibility of delivery throughout the city and beyond. Emphasize your beauty with stunning outfits from the Aurora salon!
