Wedding Dress Shopping Made Easy
Shop our curated collection of wedding dresses! From setting your budget, choosing your fabric, and picking a silhouette, there are a lot of big decisions that come with shopping for a wedding dress. We know you're probably up to your eyes in wedding planning, so Lulus makes it nice and easy to find your dream dress! From our curated collection of styles that range from trendy to timeless and casual to luxe, a talented team of personal stylists available are ready to give you the V.I.B. (Very Important Bride) treatment. Find flowy wedding dresses, fitted stunners, gowns will full skirts, long sleeves styles, mermaid silhouettes and more! Offering sizes XXS-3X, Lulus has the perfect wedding dress for every body and every budget!
Shop Affordable Wedding Dress Styles for 2024
Even if your budget is tight, you deserve to say "yes!" to the dress! The biggest day of your life shouldn't leave you broke - that's why our bridal options are just as affordable as they are elegant. With dozens of gorgeous selections under $200 (and every. single. thing. under $600!), you can shop with confidence knowing your dream wedding isn't going to break the bank. Plus, saving money on a ceremony dress may free up some of your budget for a reception dress so you can serve up two stunning looks to really wow your guests!
How and Why to Choose a Reception Dress
You spent all this time picking out the perfect wedding gown, so we don't blame you for wanting to keep it out of harm's way once the tunes are cranking and the drinks are flowing! That stunning lace mermaid gown with the cathedral train and the bell sleeves may look absolutely gorgeous down the aisle and in photos, but it doesn't exactly make dancing the night away with your loved ones an easy feat. As far as styling, we recommend choosing a more comfortable and casual wedding dress that will allow you to eat, drink, dance, and socialize all night long - it is a party after all!
Plus, a reception dress is a great way to show off your personal style! If you opted for a more timeless and traditional wedding gown, a trendy party dress for your wedding reception gives you the best of both worlds. Also, unlike your bridal gown, you can absolutely wear your wedding reception dress again on your honeymoon, anniversary parties, or any other co*cktail-friendly festivities! Whether you choose to go with a short co*cktail dress, a loosely-fitted sundress (which are perfect for those long summer nights), or even something unexpected like a romper or jumpsuit, there's plenty of practical reasons to double up on the looks for your big day!
Wedding Dress Alternatives for the Non-Traditional Bride
While tried-and-true traditions are still worth celebrating, your wedding should be all about you and your personal preferences. If your ceremony is a little unconventional, then why should your wedding dress be any different? If you want to go laid-back for the courthouse, mini-mony, or virtual celebration, a casual wedding dress or wedding jumpsuit still brings plenty of elegance, but without any of the ballgown fuss. If a white wedding dress isn't quite your speed, Lulus has plenty of offerings in statement-making hues, like trending black wedding dresses, and bold prints and patterns ready to suit any style! Bold brides might find a jumpsuit or pantsuit fits their modern vibe better than a gown, and beach-bound babes will surely be more comfortable in a sundress than something heavy and super glam. Whatever camp you may fall into, you deserve to look and feel amazing while you're saying your "I Do's," no matter how you're doing them!
How to Find a Bridal Dress to Suit Your Style
If you've got a fancy venue in mind, now is the time to really go for the glam with one of our luxe bridal dresses! But if your ceremony brings you out in the open air, maybe ditch the tulle skirts and opt for something simple or Boho-inspired. If you have special heirloom jewelry or a specific hairstyle in mind, keep these details in mind when selecting your neckline. For example, an elegant updo wears well with a bateau neckline, and long romantic waves are practically begging to be worn with a flirty strapless dress! And most importantly, trust your instincts! If there's a certain dress that you just can't get out of your mind, it may just be the one! This is your special day after all, and you know yourself better than anyone.
How to Shop for a Wedding Dress Online
Can't decide on a style? With these many gorgeous and affordable options, you're bound to be wowed by more than one. One of the best parts about shopping with Lulus is that you can try out as many as you like with our free ground shipping and super easy free return shipping! Also, although you can't try on your dress in advance, figuring out your perfect size is as easy as taking your measurements and comparing them to our online size chart. Plus, if you have any questions or concerns, Lulus has a talented team of bridal concierges that are available via phone, live chat, or email, and are eager to address any of your size and fit concerns and help put those big day jitters to rest!
In fact, be sure to visit our bridal concierge and discover everything else our Bridal Shop has to offer:
- Bachelorette Party Dresses
- Bridal Shower Dresses
- Engagement Photo Dresses
- Rehearsal Dinner Outfits
- Honeymoon Outfits
- Bridesmaid Dress options, & so much more!
FAQs
Isaiah 1:18 “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be whiter than snow.” The white wedding gown is not a symbol of the bride's purity. It is an emblem of the work Jesus has done on the cross. It is a mark of the work the Holy Spirit continues to do, changing hearts, breathing life, making his people new.
Can I wear a white wedding dress if I'm not a virgin? ›
However, nowadays, the idea that you must be 'pure' in order to wear a white dress is rather outdated. Many brides choose to wear white on their wedding day, even if they aren't a virgin, or even if they have children already. These days, white is merely chosen because it's traditional.
What percentage of brides wear white dresses? ›
In fact, white wedding dresses only came into fashion in the mid-19th century and became customary in the mid-20th century. Nowadays, 82 percent of U.S. brides wear white, according to the WeddingWire Newlywed Report—but how did this color become so popular?
What is the meaning of the white wedding dress? ›
As reported by The Washington Post, in 1849, Godey's Lady's Book (reportedly "the Vogue of the Victorian world") decreed "that white is the most fitting hue" for brides to wear. It noted that it is an "emblem of the purity and innocence of girlhood, and the unsullied heart she now yields to the chosen one."
Do Christians have to wear a white wedding dress? ›
Christian brides can wear whatever color they want. The color of your wedding gown does not denote the relationship you have with Christ. As long as her shoulders are covered in the sanctuary and her dress isn't see through, the color honestly doesn't matter.
Where is the White Wedding mentioned in the Bible? ›
It doesn't show up in the Bible, which is ancient and originates in the Middle East. So in the stupidly literal sense, the Bible doesn't say anything about interracial marriage.
When should you not wear a white wedding dress? ›
White is not always best for photos
Depending on a range of factors such as weather, skin tone, hair colour, and the photographer's camera skills could mean your photographs are overexposed or blown out- not the ideal wedding image.
Why don't they make white wedding dresses anymore? ›
Wearing white was a very common trend in the 80's, but just doesn't happen a lot anymore in the bridal world because of one very important thing. The bleaching of ivory fabric gives the material a cool, blue hue - which, wait for it - is typically less flattering on mostly any skin tone.
Is it frowned upon to wear white to a wedding? ›
The last thing you want is for someone to mistake you for the bride or be in photographs where guests think you're trying to steal the spotlight. All in all, it's respectful and customary not to wear white as a guest to the wedding unless the bride specifically asks you to wear white or she says it's okay to wear it.
Does a white wedding dress mean purity? ›
In many societies the color white has long been associated with purity and virtue, and that is one reason why some brides choose to wear white, especially in the West.
History of the white dress
Though Mary, Queen of Scots, wore a white wedding gown in 1559 when she married her first husband, Francis Dauphin of France, the tradition of a white wedding dress is commonly credited to Queen Victoria's choice to wear a white court dress at her wedding to Prince Albert in 1840.
Is it appropriate for the mother of the bride to wear white? ›
What color should the mother of the bride wear to the wedding? Answer: Typically the mother of the bride's outfit is whatever fits her style. In terms of color, traditionally, attendants and the MOB would avoid white (upstaging the bride), black (it reminds people of mourning) and red (because it's flashy).
What does a black wedding dress mean? ›
Some may be concerned about what it means to wear a black wedding dress. While the traditional white wedding dress was meant to symbolize innocence, a black wedding dress depicts elegance, power, mystery, and individuality.
What does a blue wedding dress mean? ›
Traditionally the colour of good luck, blue signifies peace and purity. The bride who wears blue is just like calm water, life giving, and stable and endlessly loyal.
Why do people get married in white dresses? ›
White symbolized purity and virginity and was also thought to ward off evil spirits.
Can you wear white as a bride? ›
In many societies the color white has long been associated with purity and virtue, and that is one reason why some brides choose to wear white, especially in the West.
Why is it frowned upon to wear white to a wedding? ›
You don't want to be mistaken for the bride in a white or lace gown," says Brandi Hamerstone, owner and wedding planner at All Events Planned. "You don't want to stand with the bride and look as though you were attempting to look bridal on someone else's day.
What does the wedding garment symbolize in Matthew 22? ›
For some interpreters it represents the eschatological garment awarded to the righteous at the exhaton,* but most commentators interpret this feature in terms of fulfilling the conditions of entry to the kingdom; in the context of the first Gospel this means attaining the higher righteou~ness.
What are the wedding clothes in Revelation? ›
Soon, our torn garments of mourning will be changed for wedding garments made of fine linen, bright and clean. We're told this fine linen is “the righteous acts of the saints” (Revelation 19:8 NASB). God makes us pure through Jesus, His Son, and clothes us in His righteousness.
