Princess Wedding Dresses You'll Want to Live In
There's just something about a ballgown that transports you to a magical land of Swarovski crystals, Italian tulle and rainbows. If you can't imagine getting married in anything other than a voluminous dress that deserves its own hashtag, you're in need of a ballgown.
Ballgown styles can range from crystal-clad glam to ethereal elegance and everywhere in between. When you're shopping for a dress, keep in mind that with everything that goes into making this kind of gown (think: layers of fabric, boning, embellishments) they can be a bit heavy, so make sure you pick a dress you can wear comfortably all night long.
Crystal Bodice With A-Line Tulle Skirt
Gown by Haley Paige
From: A Romantic, Modern Wedding at Hotel Arista in Chicago, Illinois
Strapless Sweetheart Neckline With a Peplum Skirt
Gown by Lazaro
From: A Romantic Barn Wedding at The West Monitor Barn in Richmond, Vermont
Strapless Lace Ballgown With Tulle Overlay
Gown by Vera Wang
Lace Bodice With a Crystal Belt
Gown by Theia Couture
Ivory Stripped Organza
Gown by Hayley Paige
From: A Plaid Mountain Wedding at Beano's Cabin in Avon, Colorado
Strapless Sweetheart Gown With a Textured Skirt
Gown by Oscar de la Renta
A-Line Ballgown With DIY Straps
Dress from David's Bridal
From: A Colorful, DIY Wedding at the Barn at Valhalla in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Dramatic A-Line Ballgown
Gown by Ines de Santo
From: A Romantic, Love-Inspired Wedding at the Jefferson in Richmond, Virginia
Strapless Ballgown With an Off-the-Shoulder Bolero
Gown from Jinwang
From: A Romantic Indoor Wedding at James Leary Flood Mansion in San Francisco, California
Lace and Tulle Layers
Gown by Stella York
Strapless Sweetheart With a Textured Bodice
Gown by Vera Wang
From: A Classic, Romantic Wedding at The River House in St. Augustine, Florida
Ruched Bodice Detail
Gown by Amsale
Embellished Bodice With Fill A-Line Tulle Skirt
Gown by Dennis Basso
From: A Glam, Modern Wedding at The Gramercy in Hazlet, New Jersey
Beach Ballgown
Custom gown by Reem Acra
Sweetheart Neckline With Detachable Straps
Dress from The Inspired Bride
From: A Romantic Wedding at Cobblestone Hall in Raleigh, North Carolina