It doesn’t matter if you’re working with a rushed timeline, tight budget, or impossible in-laws; whatever your reason may be for saying “I do” in a more casual setting, it’s still your special day even if it doesn’t look like everyone else’s. Treat it as such. You deserve to feel like the most show-stopping bride in the world. And, if my girl math is correct, all that money you’ll save on the wedding itself just means you have more to spend on your outfit. That’s a good enough reason for me. Ahead, find the most stylish and elegant courthouse wedding dresses. You’re going to make a gorgeous bride.
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Subtle Bling
Gucci Long Silk Dress with Crystal Horsebit
If you don’t want to celebrate your nuptials in a logo-emblazoned dress, I totally understand that. But this crystal-covered horsebit, on the other hand, is a no-brainer.
Open Back
LPA Sarita Mini Dress
Two things ladies love: an open back and a big-ass bow.
Amazon Gem
Rodarte Silk Crepe Bias Dress With Velvet Bows
Kendall Jenner wore this dress once, and it’s lived rent-free in my mind ever since.
Button Up
Bardot Destene V-Neck Hourglass Tailored Mini Dress
A mini hemline is so darling for a summer wedding—and not an option for most brides who have traditional weddings. Leave the fussy trains to them and show some leg instead, just because you can.
Statement Piece
Magda Butrym Strapless Sculptural Mini Dress
In case you missed it, Alix Earle wore this for the Kentucky Derby and looked incredible.
Long Sleeves
Helsa The Heavy Crepe Suit Dress
Oh, Helsa, you really do have my heart. This look is so chic I can hardly stand it.
Asymmetric
Roksanda Bridal Maite Draped Caped Midi Dress
Every side is your good side, especially in an asymmetrical dress like this one from Roksanda.
Ultra Playful
Cult Gaia Shannon Dress
My own sister wore this for her after-party, and it was so dang fun. (The dress, that is, not the party. The party was just so-so.)
Short Sleeve
Christoper Esber Fusion Ruched Tee Gown
In my heart of hearts, I think I would be a Christopher Esber bride, should that day ever come for me.
Something Blue
Sau Lee Bryn Dress
What if you were the “something blue”? It’s your day, and if you don’t want to wear white, don’t.
Reversible
Bode Claret Gown
This dress can be worn with the deep-V in the front or in the back, so if you prefer a high neckline and upper-arm coverage, this is the one for you.
Jumpsuit
Mango Combined Strapless Jumpsuit
For the truly high fashion bride, this option A) lets you wear pants (huge win), and B) plays into the layered skirt trend.
Embellished Florals
Clio Peppiatt Strapless Embellished Stretch-Crepe Gown
Clio Peppiatt does some of the most stunning embellished dresses I’ve ever seen, like this strapless column dress.
Iconic Bodice
Vivienne Westwood Sunday Draped Cotton and Silk Midi Dress
Getting married in Vivienne Westwood just sounds like a fashion girl’s dream come true.
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