31 dreamy vintage wedding dresses to bookmark
From cloche veils to ballerina-length hemlines, we present the most memorable vintage bridal trends in one short slideshow.
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An Edwardian wedding dress in the 1900s. The bride's hair was gathered in loose up ‘dos, in a style called ‘Gibson Girl’. Photo: Pinterest -
![The Jazz Age ushered in a more streamlined silhouette – waistlines and necklines dropped and dresses were embellished ...]()
The Jazz Age ushered in a more streamlined silhouette – waistlines and necklines dropped and dresses were embellished with lavish beading. Photo: lillyslace.blogspot.com -
![Curly, pinned hair was popular, usually decorated with Juliet headdresses or cloche hats.]()
Curly, pinned hair was popular, usually decorated with Juliet headdresses or cloche hats. Photo: owensarchive.com -
![Actress Mary Pickford looked every bit the Gatsby bride in her flowing 1920s creation.]()
Actress Mary Pickford looked every bit the Gatsby bride in her flowing 1920s creation. Photo: newslinq.com -
![Dresses became more flowing and easier to move in as dancing became a more popular part of the wedding celebrations.]()
Dresses became more flowing and easier to move in as dancing became a more popular part of the wedding celebrations. Photo: weddbook.com -
![1926: Due to the need to be resourceful, some brides would simply wear the nicest dress they owned – usually a floral ...]()
1926: Due to the need to be resourceful, some brides would simply wear the nicest dress they owned – usually a floral number – or they’d choose a style that they could dye and wear again after the nuptials. Photo: wikiwand.com -
![Hats were again du jour in the 1930s.]()
Hats were again du jour in the 1930s. Photo: Pinterest -
![Wartime weddings called for a more practical dress style, with shorter skirts and sturdy shoes. According to a 1942 ...]()
Wartime weddings called for a more practical dress style, with shorter skirts and sturdy shoes. According to a 1942 issue of Vogue, 'The dominant daytime silhouette was one that reflected the practical needs of the wartime woman.' Pictured: Claire and Allen Dunlop's wedding in 1944 Photo: stuff.co.nz -
![The 1940s gave birth to the OG DIY bride. Limited funds meant some used furnishing fabrics to create their dress, ...]()
The 1940s gave birth to the OG DIY bride. Limited funds meant some used furnishing fabrics to create their dress, curtains to create their veils and held paper flowers as their bouquets. Photo: flickr.com -
![Talk about making do. Actress Elyse Knox created her wedding gown out parachute fabric, which had bullet holes from ...]()
Talk about making do. Actress Elyse Knox created her wedding gown out parachute fabric, which had bullet holes from having been shot by Japanese Zeros. Photo: Pinterest -
![A satin-clad bride in the early 1950s.]()
A satin-clad bride in the early 1950s. Photo: Pinterest -
![The sweetheart neckline with matching bolero was the quintessential bridal look of the 1950s.]()
The sweetheart neckline with matching bolero was the quintessential bridal look of the 1950s. Photo: blog.sfgate.com -
![Think Elizabeth Taylor in the original Father of the Bride.]()
Think Elizabeth Taylor in the original Father of the Bride. Photo: Pinterest -
![Gloves went from long to short toward the tail end of the 1950s. (Pictured: Countess Helen zu Toerring-Jettenbach)]()
Gloves went from long to short toward the tail end of the 1950s. (Pictured: Countess Helen zu Toerring-Jettenbach) Photo: erhj.blogspot.co.nz -
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Wedding Dress Photo: Pinterest -
![Grace Kelly’s iconic long-sleeved wedding gown undoubtedly influenced other brides of the era.]()
Grace Kelly’s iconic long-sleeved wedding gown undoubtedly influenced other brides of the era. Photo: Pinterest -
![The '60s bride accessorised with pillbox hats propped atop her veil.]()
The '60s bride accessorised with pillbox hats propped atop her veil. Photo: weddingdash.com -
![In the '60s, daisies in the bride's hair was definitely a trend.]()
In the '60s, daisies in the bride's hair was definitely a trend. Photo: orbmagazine.com -
![How sweet is this floral lace confection?]()
How sweet is this floral lace confection? Photo: gmmg.org.uk -
![And hemlines got ever more abbreviated. Pictured: Yves Saint Laurent for Dior, 1958.]()
And hemlines got ever more abbreviated. Pictured: Yves Saint Laurent for Dior, 1958. Photo: Pinterest -
![Brides (like Catherine Deneuve here) went in knowing they'd run this risk.]()
Brides (like Catherine Deneuve here) went in knowing they'd run this risk. Photo: Getty Images -
![Yves Saint Laurent ran with the popular high-waisted empire style, but created a more streamlined version out of ...]()
Yves Saint Laurent ran with the popular high-waisted empire style, but created a more streamlined version out of damasked cotton. Photo: Pinterest -
![The boho-leaning bride opted for crochet on her big day.]()
The boho-leaning bride opted for crochet on her big day. Photo: Pinterest -
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![That 70s colour palette...]()
That 70s colour palette... Photo: Pinterest -
![The more punk rock bride (like Bianca Jagger) married in a pantsuit.]()
The more punk rock bride (like Bianca Jagger) married in a pantsuit. Photo: Getty Images -
![And then there were the dreaded ‘80s, when the frocks were as complexly decorated as the multi-tiered cakes.]()
And then there were the dreaded ‘80s, when the frocks were as complexly decorated as the multi-tiered cakes. Photo: Pinterest -
![This fairytale finery was epitomised by Princess Di’s dress, with its puffy sleeves, cinched waist and dramatic train.]()
This fairytale finery was epitomised by Princess Di’s dress, with its puffy sleeves, cinched waist and dramatic train. Photo: Getty Images -
![As an antidote to 1980s maximalism, a more pared-back style took hold in the 1990s. Yep, this is a throwback from Lisa Rinna.]()
As an antidote to 1980s maximalism, a more pared-back style took hold in the 1990s. Yep, this is a throwback from Lisa Rinna. Photo: Getty Images -
![And this scene from 'Friends' pretty much sums up the aesthetics of the '90s weddings.]()
And this scene from 'Friends' pretty much sums up the aesthetics of the '90s weddings. -
![While Kate Moss's 2011 Galliano wedding dress wasn't exactly vintage, it was inspired by the Jazz Age and Zelda ...]()
While Kate Moss's 2011 Galliano wedding dress wasn't exactly vintage, it was inspired by the Jazz Age and Zelda Fitzgerald. See? Full circle. Photo: Getty Images
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