Love is in the air <3 Wedding season has always been one of my very favorites and while I’ve been married for quite some time, I still have a love for all things wedding style. That said, things certainly have changed since I got married over a decade ago. No longer are bride-to-be’s forced to buy from one of my main wedding retailers and encouraged shell out thousands of dollars for a unique dress. These days, there are so many brands, designs and price points to choose from – the possibilities are endless! Make sure that your wedding rings complement whatever you choose perfectly.
As someone that adores bridal style and frequently reviews brands for a living, I’ve come across many in the last ten years. In this post, I’m sharing where to buy wedding dresses that look straight out of a fairytale! These options are affordable without sacrificing on the quality and are available for a wide range of sizes (even petites!). Check out my top 4 affordable fairytale wedding dresses below!
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4 Affordable Fairytale Wedding Dresses
Outfit Details
Beaded AW Bridal Dress c/o (Use lizzieinlace for 10% off!) c/o | Mary Frances Handbag (similar) | Les Courrones de Victoire Flower Hair Pins (similar) | Kate Spade Flower Necklace (similar) | Charlotte Tilbury Lipstick | Halo Hair Extension (use LIZZIEINLACE10 for 10% off!)
Romantic Wedding Dress
Looking for a romantic wedding dress straight out of fairytale? This dress from AW bridal is one of my favorite affordable wedding dresses! From the intricate beading and dainty pearls to the billowy sheer sleeves and heart shaped back, this beauty is a boho dream. For the price, it is really one of the most beautiful and well-made dresses I have ever seen!
AW Bridal is renowned for their wide range of sizing spanning an impressive size 0-30. And if you are in between sizes or have specific measurements, they offer free customizations. I especially recommend if you are on the search for wedding dresses for short women. I’m 4’11” and got this customized for my height (very hard to find dresses that aren’t wayyyy too long plus alterations are expensive!). I also customized it to my exact measurements since I was in between sizes. In my opinion, this is one of the most stunning wedding dresses for curvy women! I can see it looking great on a variety of body types.
For this look, I styled it with a vintage style 3D floral beaded handbag and a dainty necklace. I styled my hair in a romantic crown braid to draw more attention to the unique heart shaped back. I kept my makeup ultra feminine and romantic with a bold lip. Overall, I love the romantic boho vibes! It would be so pretty for spring or fall!
Outfit Details
Sequin AW Bridal Dress c/o (Use lizzieinlace for 10% off!) c/o | Vintage Whiting & Davis Handbag (similar) | Pearl Headband (similar) | Bella Belle Floral Heels | Charlotte Tilbury Lipstick | Halo Hair Extension (use LIZZIEINLACE10 for 10% off!)
Princess Wedding Dress
When you think of a princess wedding dress, what comes to mind? I bet it’s something like this beauty! This white wedding dress is the epitome of fairytale princess style! Shimmering silver sequins grace the entirety of the dress making it sparkle with every step and every twirl. It also includes an ultra flattering sweetheart neckline, sheer back, removable off-the-shoulder sleeves, jeweled belt and beautiful train. Like all AW Bridal dresses, it also includes padded bra cups. The most unique detail is actually the tulle “gloves” – I’ve never seen anything like it! As you can see, this dress is quite versatile.
For this look, I included a vintage mesh Whiting & Davis handbag (I have quite the collection of them), 3D floral shoes, and a dainty locket inspired by Beauty and the Beast, one of my favorite films. To keep the focus on the dress, I styled my hair as I normally do – down and curled with a headband hehe! The headband is embellished with pearls and padded enough to look like a tiara! I kept my makeup romantic and finished off with a dramatic faux lash. Overall, it looks very glamorous – definitely a showstopper!
Outfit Details
White JessaKae Wedding Dress c/o (Use lizzieinlace for 10% off!) c/o | White Feather Handbag (similar) | Silver ALLY Shoes Heels (Use LIZZIEINLACE40 for $40 off heels & LIZZIE10 for 10% off flats) | For Love & Lemons Headband | Vintage Bow Necklace (similar) | Charlotte Tilbury Lipstick | Halo Hair Extension (use LIZZIEINLACE10 for 10% off!)
Vintage Wedding Dress
My fellow vintage lovers will adore this stunning princess dress! JessaKae has a great collection of modest wedding dresses at an affordable price point. The quality is top tier and sizes ranges from XXS to 6X. This beauty is one of my favorite short wedding dresses that I’ve ever seen! It has a slight sweetheart neckline, flutter sleeves and twirly skirt with layers and layers of tulle. Embellishing the top layer is an abundance of sparkling silver sequins and 3D floral appliqué. It is honestly SO pretty and the length is perfect. On myself and other petites, it hits just above the ankle for a stunning tea length. For anyone taller, it would be a midi, which is a still a a very flattering length and a unique take on a short wedding dress.
For this look, I styled it with a feather clutch, silver metallic heels and a vintage rhinestone bow necklace. For my hair, I styled it as I normally do and paired with with a statement-making headband. I absolutely adore the unique floral and pearl details! As for my makeup, I did it as I normally do – very feminine and romantic. Overall, I just adore everything this vintage-inspired wedding look!
Outfit Details
Floral AW Bridal Dress c/o (Use lizzieinlace for 10% off!) c/o | Rhinestone Handbag (similar) | White ALLY Shoes Heels (Use LIZZIEINLACE40 for $40 off heels & LIZZIE10 for 10% off flats) | Pearl Lele Sadoughi Headband (similar) | Charlotte Tilbury Lipstick | Halo Hair Extension (use LIZZIEINLACE10 for 10% off!)
Untraditional Wedding Dress
If you are wanting to go down a more untraditional route, flower wedding dresses might be for you! 3D florals have been all the rage over the last year and I think that this wold be a great choice for a non-traditional bride. Although it looks white, this dress is actually a very light pink! Pink wedding dresses are also having a moment so this is the best of both worlds. This dreamy dress includes colorful floral appliqué, sheer sleeves, and a sweetheart neckline. The skirt is one of the most twirly I have ever seen! It has layers of soft tulle that flow beautifully. You can even alter it to a shorter length, if you’d like!
For this look, I wanted all the focus to be on the dress. I paired it with white heels along with a pearl and rhinestone handbag. For my hair, I kept it normal and added my favorite pearl headband (it seriously looks perfect with everything!). I also kept my makeup fairly normal with a romantic mix of pinks. Overall, I love how unique and whimsical this outfit is!
Want full reviews on both of these brands? Check out my AW Bridal review here and my JessaKae review here. For more wedding style, you’ll love these posts:
Which of these stunning wedding gowns is your favorite?
xo
These are all gorgeous!
Jennifer
https://curatedbyjennifer.com
I couldn't agree more!
I love how there are so many more options now. That floral one really steals the show.
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Jodie
Agreed! There's SO many options now. It's divine!
These are all incredible on you! I can't decided between the first and last one.
https://www.kathrineeldridge.com
Aw thank you Kathrine! They're both so pretty!