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40 Simple Wedding Dresses With Standout Details!

Modern Wedding Posted: May 16, 2017

There’s something to be said about the way a simple wedding dress allows the bride to shine. And by simple, we definitely don’t mean boring. These gowns boast simple standout features that will elevate the style stakes of your big day look. 

STANDOUT: An unexpected flash of skin along the side of the bodice.

Gown: Sweethearts bridal as seen in Gowns Magazine (Jewellery by Chrysalini / Photography by Bonnie Hansen / Styling by Kimberlee Kessler and Rosemary Slade / Makeup by Helen Samaryan / Venue is the Great Northern Hotel

STANDOUT: Hologram fabric and a feature bow on the shoulder.

Gown: Suzanne Harward

STANDOUT: Intricate beading on an illusion back.

Gown: Alfred Angelo Signature Collection

STANDOUT: Soft ruching around the bodice that flows into a flowing layered skirt.

Gown: Essense of Australia

STANDOUT: Structured layers on a trumpet skirt.

Gown: Alfred Angelo Signature Collection

STANDOUT: Simple sweetheart neckline paired with statement necklace.

Gown: Willowby available at Wendy Makin

STANDOUT: Soft ballerina skirt and fabric flower.

Minimalist Wedding Dress - tulle and floral detail

Gown:  WTOO available at Wendy Makin

STANDOUT: Sexy split and wrap around bodice.

Gown: Willowby available at Wendy Makin

STANDOUT: Ballgown skirt and romantic off-the-shoulder neckline.

Gown: Wendy Makin Ready To Wear

STANDOUT: Flowing wide leg pants and knotted detail on bodice.

Gown: Fame & Partners Bespoke Bridal

STANDOUT: Romantic, figure hugging tule and spaghetti straps.

Gown: Ella Rosa

STANDOUT: Soft, creamy champagne hue.

Gown: Cosmobella Milano

STANDOUT: Alluring criss-cross straps on a low back.

Gown: Goddess by Nature as seen in Modern Wedding Magazine (Photography Lost In Love Photography / Styling Kimberlee Kessler and Rosemary Slade assisted by Camilla Prangnell / Grooms Attire Alex Goodman / Makeup Helen Samaryan / Hair Ava Belle at The Future Mrs  / Flowers Jade McIntosh Flowers / Location Red Lead Wollombi)

STANDOUT: The delicate little bow!

Gown: Karen Willis Holmes available at Penrith Bridal Centre

STANDOUT: A hint of sparkle in on the gorgeous ballgown skirt.

Gown: Alfred Angelo

STANDOUT: Sexy criss-cross straps on cut-out sides.

Gown: Fame & Partners Bespoke Bridal

STANDOUT: An eye-catching bejewelled belt along a low waist.

Gown: Kenneth Winston

STANDOUT: Structured, luminous gold fabric with an illusion neckline featuring chocker detail.

Gown: Suzanne Harward Illuminati Collection

STANDOUT: Visible boning and a layered trumpet skirt.

Gown: Heavenly Collections

STANDOUT: Illusion back with glistening beaded buttons.

Gown: Sottero & Midgley

STANDOUT: Form fitted lace with off-the-shoulder neckline.

Gown: Wendy Makin Ready To Wear

STANDOUT: Billowing cut with embroidered bodice.

Gown: Sugar & Spice as seen in Modern Wedding Magazine (Photography Love in Love Photography / Styling Kimberlee Kessler & Rosemary Slade / Makeup Helen Samaryan / Hair Ava Belle at The Future Mrs / Flowers Jade McIntosh Flowers / Shot on location at Albion Farm Gardens / MW Crew stayed at Best Western Hunter Gateway Hotel)

STANDOUT: Romantic off-the-shoulder neckline and simple puddle train.

Gown: Pronovias

STANDOUT: Detailed lace with sheer front panel.

Gown: Alfred Angelo

STANDOUT: Keyhole cut-out. sexy split and beaded belt.

Gown: Alessandra Rinaudo 2017

STANDOUT: Visible boning, structured fabric and practical pockets!

Gown: Penrith Bridal Centre

STANDOUT: Lace detail on delicate illusion straps with matching gloves.

Gown: Nicole available at Fashions By Farina

STANDOUT: Deep sweetheart and off the shoulder neckline with rose motif fabric.

Gown: Louise Alvarez as seen in Gowns Magazine (Photography by Milenko Weddings / Styling by Kimberlee Kessler & Rosemary Slade assisted by Georgia Lejeune / Hair by Veronika Moreira / Makeup by Kelly Bowan at The Future Mrs )

STANDOUT: Elegant all over beading.

Gown: Lilli Marcs as seen in Gowns 2016 (Photography Our Carousel Studios / Styling by Kimberlee Kessler and Rosemary Slade / Hair by Rhiannon Dimaria / Makeup by Veronika Moreira / Venue is The Hydro Majestic

STANDOUT: Intricate beading on bodice paired with trumpet skirt.

Gown: Alfred Angelo

STANDOUT: Gold and white beading on bodice and straps.

Gown: Fashions By Farina as seen in Modern Wedding Magazine (Photography Lost In Love Photography / Crown by Roman & French / Styling Kimberlee Kessler and Rosemary Slade assisted by Camilla Prangnell / Grooms Attire Alex Goodman / Makeup Helen Samaryan / Hair Ava Belle at The Future Mrs  / Flowers Jade McIntosh Flowers / Location Red Lead Wollombi)

STANDOUT: Golden rose motif design.

Gown: Fame and Partners Bespoke Bridal

STANDOUT: A subtle all-over sparkle with deep neckline, matching chocker and delicate gloves.

Gown: Suzanne Harward

STANDOUT: Wrap around ruching with flowing train.

Gown: Brides Of Beecroft / Full credits and more from this shoot here!

STANDOUT: Ruched bodice and flowing skirt.

Gown: Stella York

STANDOUT: Lace sleeves with matching lace panels in bodice and sides of skirt.

Gown: Q’Nique / Full credits and more from this shoot here!

STANDOUT: Luscious puddle train with simple beaded belt.

Gown: Ella Rosa

STANDOUT: Structured lattice fabric with a high-low hem and plunging neckline.

Gown: Suzanne Harward

STANDOUT: Subtle lace detailing on the bodice.

Gown: Enzoani

STANDOUT: Sexy split with layered detail at the hip.

Gown: Diane Lewis Couture as seen in Gowns Magazine (Jewellery by Roman and French / Photography by Bonnie Hansen / Styling by Kimberlee Kessler and Rosemary Slade / Makeup by Helen Samaryan / Venue is the Great Northern Hotel

Love these simply chic gowns as much as we do? Don’t forget to pin them to your wedding pinterest boards so you don’t forget them and be sure to check out our wedding dress pinterest board for more gown inspiration!

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