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These Dresses Will Have You Looking & Feeling Like Royalty

Modern Wedding Posted: August 19, 2019

No matter your venue, personal style or wedding destination, every bride looks beautiful when she feels positively “royal.” As today’s fashion explores the more polished, vintage-inspired looks of modern-day duchesses, this season’s gowns offer a simplistic take on classic femininity that every modern bride will love. Whether you’re a classic princess bride saying “I do” at a traditional ceremony, or taking your vows to an elegant rooftop in the city … these designer wedding dresses from Stella York, Essense of Australia and Martina Liana are worthy of a royal fanfare.

Essense of Australia Style D2761

bride holding flowers with groom

Essense of Australia Style D2711

bride wearing long sleeved wedding dress with plunging neckline

Essense of Australia Style D2972

Clean, luxurious fabrics are the perfect canvas on which to create these royal glamour-inspired designer wedding dresses! Off-the-shoulder necklines perfectly complement figure-defining belts and frame the décolletage in true regal fashion—while plunging necklines and figure-hugging silhouettes are followed by gentle trains to add softness and classic femininity to this modern styling.

bride wearing off the shoulder wedding dress and veil

Stella York Style 6865   

bride looking out window

Stella York Style 6839

couple holding hands

Stella York Style 6901

With fresh silhouettes, clean lines and full skirts worthy of a grand entrance—these simply elegant gowns offer surprising design features for that extra dose of modern magic. Complemented by delicate banding and micro-plunge details, there’s no denying that the classic lines of voluminous trains and clean fabrics will complete your “happily ever after” moment like never before.

long sleeve regal wedding dress

Martina Liana Style 1157  

royalty wedding dress

Martina Liana Style 1163  

 

Ever since the Royal Wedding, Meghan Markle’s style continues to make huge impressions in fashion—in bridal and beyond. This season, Martina Liana incorporates that everyday classic feel and elevates it into these exquisite bridal masterpieces. Elegant necklines and pure fabrics feature thoughtful details like fabric-covered buttons and luxurious draping—emulating the spirit of a true modern-day minimalist.

Is her majesty ready to find the royal dress of her dreams? To see a list of retailers near you, visit the Stella York, Essense of Australia and Martina Liana store locators today!

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