32 Unique Wedding Dresses to Consider For Your Big Day

Imagine how jaws will drop when you say your wedding dress was less than $50. This structural, sleeveless dress offers a unique peek of the leg with a high-low ruffled mermaid hem. It’s begging for a shoe moment, hands down.

Reformation Rehannin Dress ($298)

Revel in a ’70s moment with this unique wedding dress, which comes at an affordable price point and is made from deadstock fabric. You can create a leggy moment in metallic platforms, just like the brand suggests.

Needle and Thread Genevieve Ruffle Gown ($749)

Winter brides who seek a unique red wedding dress will flock to the Genevieve, which also comes in six other colorways. Its most standout shade is this scarlet hue, especially when paired with a cherry lip.

Bridal by Eloquii Tulle Bustier Ball Gown ($799)

This unique wedding dress is both elegant and dramatic with its puff sleeves, fitted bustier, and sheer overlay.

Retrofête Olivia Midi Sequin Dress ($895)

If you prefer a no-fuss, fitted knee-length number, this sequin midi dress is a sparkling choice and can be completed with the Retrofête Ari Embellished Gloves ($298).

Needle and Thread Alina Sequin Ankle Gown ($1,369)

This unique wedding dress in petal pink is a lovely choice for a daytime wedding and calls for metallic sandals to play up the shimmering beads.

Rosie Assoulin Breast Plate Silk Faille Gown ($1,398, originally $2,795)

The unique wedding dress is decidedly cinematic, taking an avant-garde approach to wedding-day dressing, especially with two differently colored opera gloves.

Jenny by Jenny Yoo Holden Off-The-Shoulder Floral Lace Ball-Skirt Wedding Gown ($1,895)

Surprise your guests when you make a quick change and remove the pouf sleeves on this unique floral wedding dress, which comes with a thigh slit. Available in regular and plus sizes, the cathedral train makes this look unforgettable.

Galia Lahav Anita Corset ($840) and Galia Lahav Anita Trousers ($1,090)

Piece this ’70s-inspired bridal look together with a glittery corset and pooling wide-leg trousers.

LAPOINTE Feather-Trim Thigh-Slit Satin Midi Dress ($1,990)

This dress is a take on one of the bridal looks Naomi Biden wore leading up to her special day, albeit in an intriguing orchid shade that casts you as the center of attention. It’s a strong contender if you’re planning to throw an all-white party for guests.

Sophie et Voilà Gertrudis Dress ($2,400)

This unique wedding dress comes up big on the exaggerated-ruffles front. You can make it even more unique and ’60s-inspired with a geometric headpiece.

Vampire’s Wife Sky Rocket Dress ($3,238) and The Vampire’s Wife Sky Rocket Cape ($2,497)

This two-piece look — with its Victorian silhouette and modern finish, thanks to shimmering silver sequins — is lent a regal touch with a dreamy cape thrown over.

Markarian Petal Floral Appliqué Strapless Dress ($9,350)

Brides considering a wedding minidress will fall in love with this look, made to order and covered in silk pastel blooms from Markarian.

Monique Lhuillier Jeweled Organza High Neck Blouse ($1,995) and Monique Lhuillier Feather Ball Skirt ($7,995)

There is more to this look than meets the eye. Rather than one full piece, it consists of a ball skirt and blouse, making for a Regency-era look with a modern twist. Accent the pieces as you wish with a black-velvet waistband.

Carolina Herrera Strapless Tiered Tulle Gown ($12,990)

This wedding dress is certainly not for the faint of heart. It’s at once attention-commanding, bold, and beautiful for your walk down the aisle. Cater to the drama with an ornate headpiece.

Lela Rose The Quincy (contact for pricing)

Meet the Quincy: a ballerina-inspired faille dress with a bubble hem and romantic racerback that features an intricate trail of satin-wrapped buttons. Sporting the design with flats makes for a comfortable, slightly playful look.

Peter Langner Daphne (contact for pricing)

Don’t wish to veer from a white palette but seek an intriguing silhouette? Try this unique wedding dress, which is an embroidered tulle balloon-blouse-style minidress that can be worn with or without a silk skirt underneath. The transitional options are endless.