The 25 Best Pastel Wedding Dress Styles for a Pretty Pop of Color

From lilacs and blushes to lemon yellows and baby blues, the pastel wedding dress trend is blooming for brides.
Collage of pastel wedding dress trends 2023-2024.
Photos Courtesy of Anne Barge / Anthropologie / Ines Di Santo / Getty,Design by Tiana Crispino
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Lauren Whalley
Fashion Editor, Beauty & Inclusivity
  • Lauren writes and edits articles for The Knot Worldwide, with a specialty in fashion, beauty and size inclusivity.
  • Prior to The Knot Worldwide, Lauren worked in wedding editorial for Brides, Style Me Pretty and Enaura Bridal.
  • Lauren studied public relations and advertising at the University of Central Florida.
Updated Apr 24, 2023
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Who says you have to wear white to your wedding when you can wear a pastel wedding dress instead? We were delighted to see pops of soft color as one of the most popular wedding dress trends at New York Bridal Fashion Week this season, and we can't wait to see them make their way into local bridal salons and your wedding wardrobe. It seems like nearly every designer is embracing sweet hues in nearly every color of the rainbow—blue, pink, pale green, lilac, yellow, you name it. And you won't just see them in dresses this season, but in trendy wedding accessories and veils too. Needless to say, we're obsessed.

Ahead are the prettiest pastel wedding dresses from bridal fashion week to get you inspired for your big day, plus a few you can add to your cart now.

Shop the Best Pastel Wedding Dresses

From a showstopping lilac wedding dress from Anne Barge to the Something Blue Collection from Sareh Nouri, these pastel wedding dress styles evoke feelings of love, optimism and new beginnings, making them perfect for a spring or summer garden wedding.

The Best Pale Pink Wedding Dress

Ines Di Santo Rayna Wedding Dress

Pale pink wedding dress by Ines Di Santo.
Photo: Courtesy of Ines Di Santo

Call Ines Di Santo your fairy godmother because she has created the perfect Cinderella ball gown wedding dress. Between the pale pink hue and couture design (hello, off-the-shoulder sleeve details), you'll be ready for your own royal wedding.

Size Range: Made to Order

The Best Pastel Pink Wedding Dress

Bridal by ELOQUII Mixed Tulle Gown

Tiered pink tulle wedding dress.
Photo: Courtesy of ELOQUII

Now this pastel pink wedding dress from ELOQUII makes us want to galavant through a field of flowers. This plus size bridal gown, exclusively available in sizes 14–28, is designed with a power mesh corset with underwire and boning for added bust support. Plus, who can say no to that flirty tiered skirt?

Size Range: 14-28

Price at time of publish: $699

The Best Soft Pink Wedding Dress

Kelly Faetanini Annika Wedding Dress

Strapless soft pink wedding dress, best pastel wedding dresses 2023.
Photo: Courtesy of Kelly Faetanini

It's a love story, baby; just say "yes" to this dress. Kelly Faetanini wow'd us at bridal fashion week this season with this soft pink wedding dress. Inspired by '90s silhouettes, the gown features a corset bodice and a cascading skirt with gathered tulle reminiscent of roses. Let's be real: Juliet herself would wear this.

Size Range: 0-24

The Best Blush Wedding Dress

Enaura Bridal Sonya Wedding Dress

Strapless blush gown, best pastel wedding dresses 2023-2024.
Photo: Courtesy of Enaura Bridal

If you've dreamed of wearing a work of art on your wedding day, look no further than this breathtaking blush wedding dress from Enaura Bridal. The textured organza fabric on the A-line silhouette feels both modern and Old World-esque, allowing for plenty of movement that will transform you into a walking masterpiece.

Size Range: Made to Order

The Best Pale Yellow Wedding Dress

YELLOW BY SAHAR Claudia Wedding Dress

Strapless pale yellow gown with matching veil.
Photo: Courtesy of YELLOW BY SAHAR / Jentrie Bentley

The Claudia dress from YELLOW BY SAHAR is modern elegance at its finest. Made from champagne silk duchess, this elegant ball gown features a contemporary bustier and signature pointy cups. The layered puff skirt is accented with yellow tulle and gold Chantilly trim, which adds a subtle pop of color to this already glamorous wedding dress.

Size Range: Made to Order

The Best Light Yellow Wedding Dress

Zimmermann Wonderland Lemon Ruffle Gown

Yellow ruffle gown with a halter neckline, best pastel wedding dresses 2023.
Photo: Courtesy of Neiman Marcus

Real talk: distressed and deconstructed dresses are the moment right now, which is why we were all smiles when we saw this light yellow wedding dress by Zimmerman. The ultra-flattering column silhouette is adorned with cascading ruffles, and the lemon color has us ready for a coastal summer Italian wedding. Just add limoncello!

Size Range: XS-XL

Price at time of publish: $2,950

The Best Pastel Yellow Wedding Dress

Marchesa Floral Draped Strapless Organza Gown

Light yellow strapless dress with floral detailing, best pastel wedding dresses.
Photo: Courtesy of Neiman Marcus

You'll look like a ray of sunshine in this strapless Marchesa gown with textured organza fabric and trendy draped floral appliques. Not to mention, the pastel yellow hue makes this dress perfect for a summer wedding.

Size Range: 2-12

Price at time of publish: $4,995

The Best Pastel Green Wedding Dress

Mark Ingram Bride Greta Wedding Dress

Wedding dress with pale green bow by Mark Ingram Bride.
Photo: Courtesy of Mark Ingram Bride

If you love the idea of a classic wedding dress but want just a subtle touch of color, look no further than this Mikado ball gown from Mark Ingram Bride. The timeless wedding dress comes with petite pistachio green bow trim details on the straps as well as a detachable duchesse satin bow with a watteau train. Pair it with the matching veil for the ultimate bow-ment.

Size Range: Made to Order

The Best Light Green Wedding Dress

Mac Duggal Tiered Strapless Tulle A-Line High-Low Gown

Strapless tiered pastel green wedding dress by Mac Duggal.
Photo: Courtesy of Anthropologie / Mac Duggal

Whimsical and chic, this Mac Duggal dress has both a flattering A-line silhouette and a flirty tiered ruffled skirt. Try color blocking your wedding outfit with a pair of matching heels that you can easily show off with the high-low skirt. Yep, this look gets the green light from us.

Size Range: 0-16

Price at time of publish: $798

The Best Pistachio Green Wedding Dress

Nadia Manjarrez Elisa Wedding Dress

Strapless pale green wedding dress, best pastel wedding dresses 2023.
Photo: Courtesy of Nadia Manjarrez

This sexy pastel green wedding dress is sure to turn heads when it comes time to walk down the aisle. Made from Italian tulle, the fitted silhouette features a sultry back slit and comes with a removable tulle overskirt for a two-in-one bridal look.

Size Range: 2-22

The Best Pale Green Wedding Dress

V. Chapman June Corset Front-Slit Gown

Strapless silk dress in a pale green color. Best pastel wedding dresses 2023-2024.
Photo: Courtesy of Anthropologie / V. Chapman

This V. Chapman Sage wedding dress is simply stunning. With bustier styling, a daring front slit and a side-tie sash, this simple corset-style bridal gown is the perfect wedding reception dress.

Size Range: 0-18

Price at time of publish: $415

The Best Mint Wedding Dress

Mac Duggal Ruffled Halter Mini Swing Dress

Mint mini dress pastel wedding dress by Anthropologie.
Photo: Courtesy of Anthropologie

Here's a fun wedding dress that will keep you in mint condition for your wedding afterparty or elopement. A perfectly fluttering mini swing silhouette features a ruffled halter neckline and hem for double the dose of playful elegance.

Size Range: 0-12

Price at time of publish: $598

The Best Pale Blue Wedding Dress

Sareh Nouri Blue Moon Wedding Dress

Wedding dress with a large pastel blue bow, best pastel weddings dresses 2023.
Photo: Courtesy of Sareh Nouri

We adore this classic fit-and-flare wedding dress from Sareh Nouri that features the most elegant detachable bow back for a "something blue" moment. What's more, the gown is made from luxurious Italian silk faille, making it perfect for a formal or black tie wedding.

Size Range: 0-30

The Best Baby Blue Wedding Dress

Ines Di Santo Symphony Wedding Dress

Strapless baby blue wedding dress by Ines Di Santo.
Photo: Courtesy of Ines Di Santo

You'll feel anything but blue when you put on this incredible Ines Di Santo ballgown. Everything about this pastel ball gown is a statement, from the one-shoulder neckline to the dramatic ruffled peplum skirt complete with floral accents. This gown has it all.

Size Range: Made to Order

The Best Light Blue Wedding Dress

BHLDN Tinka Tiered V-Neck Tulle Wedding Gown

Pale blue tiered wedding dress by Anthropologie, best pastel wedding dress 2023.
Photo: Courtesy of Anthropologie / BHLDN

Tiers upon tiers of ruffled tulle engulf this eye-catching light blue wedding dress from BHLDN. Plus, it's available in a wide range of ready-to-wear sizes, so you can easily find your perfect fit.

Size Range: 0-26W

The Best Pastel Blue Wedding Dress

Ines Di Santo Nonet Wedding Dress

Strapless blue pastel wedding dress 2023-2024.
Photo: Courtesy of Ines Di Santo

This pastel blue wedding dress was inspired by the lightness of spring but still brings the glamour. The classic trumpet silhouette is undeniably elegant, while the beaded overskirt brings just the right amount of drama.

Size Range: Made to Order

The Best Lilac Wedding Dress

Anne Barge Inman Wedding Dress

Strapless lilac wedding dress, best pastel wedding dresses 2023-2024.
Photo: Courtesy of Anne Barge / Laura Gordon

This Anne Barge wedding dress is the embodiment of lavender haze. Its soft lilac color and voluminous tiered skirt have made it one of the most show-stopping and talked about pastel wedding dresses amongst our editors at New York Bridal Fashion Week. And yes, the matching veil comes in lilac too!

Size Range: 0-22 and 16SP-24SP

The Best Light Purple Wedding Dress

Ines Di Santo Crescendo Wedding Dress

Light purple halter neck dress by Ines Di Santo.
Photo: Courtesy of Ines Di Santo

This Ines Di Santo dress was made to be worn for a spring garden wedding. A draping halter neckline, flattering basque waist and floral print "crescendo" when they meet the gown's light purple color and multi-layered peplum skirt. Just imagine how beautifully this dress will glide down the aisle.

Size Range: Made to Order

The Best Pastel Purple Wedding Dress

Mark Ingram Bride Merisol Wedding Dress

White dress with pastel purple bow by Mark Ingram Bride.
Photo: Courtesy of Mark Ingram Bride

There's just something about this pastel purple wedding dress from Mark Ingram Bride. This scuplted mermaid gown made of double mikado fabric boasts a split V-neckline, an elegant chapel train and a Duchesse satin detail at the front waist that turns into a lavender bow at the back waist. Bonus: the bow is detachable.

Size Range: Made to Order

The Best Pastel Floral Wedding Dress

V. Chapman Avery Tiered A-Line Corset Gown

White wedding dress with a pastel floral print, best pastel wedding dresses 2023-2024.
Photo: Courtesy of Anthropologie / V. Chapman

This alluring V. Chapman dress is pastel elegance at its finest with its sophisticated corset bodice and eye-catching opulent floral brocade fabric. This gown was made for brides wanting to incorporate regencycore into their wedding day.

Size Range: 0-14

Price at time of publish: $565

Best Pastel Ball Gown Wedding Dress

Sareh Nouri Hydrangea Wedding Dress

Pastel ball gown, best pastel wedding dresses 2023-2024.
Photo: Courtesy of Sareh Nouri

The Hydrangea oversized ball gown by Sarah Nouri is the true diamond of the season with its printed duchess satin with a blue China-inspired floral print. The pastel wedding dress has a regal pastel blue draped off-shoulder neckline and cascading train that exudes romantic elegance. Lady Whistledown would approve.

Size Range: 0-30

Best Printed Pastel Wedding Dress

Nadia Manjarrez Chabela Wedding Dress

Floral print pastel wedding dress by Nadia Manjarrez.
Photo: Courtesy of Nadia Manjarrez

We love a pastel floral print moment, and the Chabela gown by Nadia Manjarrez immediately caught our eyes at New York Bridal Fashion Week. The strapless pencil gown made with an Italian wildflower printed chinee and detachable bow make this printed pastel wedding dress a spring wedding must.

Size Range: 2-22

Best Hand-Painted Pastel Wedding Dress

Savin London Wedding Dress

Handpainted pastel wedding dress by Savin London.
Photo: Courtesy of Savin London

While this dress is white at its base, it serves as a canvas for the beautiful pastel florals handpainted on the gown's skirt and tulle layers. And because each gown is handpainted with love and care, your wedding dress will truly be one-of-a-kind.

Size Range: UK 6-16

Best Iridescent Pastel Wedding Dress

Nardos Beaded Corset Gown

Irridescent pastel wedding dress by Nardos, best pastel wedding dresses 2023-2024.
Photo: Courtesy of Nardos

Take a twist on traditional pastel hues and add a bit of iridescence instead. This glamorous wedding dress from Nardos glistened on the runway with its iridescent floral beadwork throughout the bodice and skirt. The feathers are just an added bonus.

Size Range: Made to Order

Best Fitted Pastel Wedding Dress

Ines Di Santo Tango Wedding Dress

Strapless mermaid style pastel wedding dress by Ines Di Santo.
Photo: Courtesy of Ines Di Santo

Size Range: Made to Order

Modern yet whimsical, this dress is truly the best of both worlds. The ultra sophisticated strapless gown has a molded natural waist corset, a trumpet silhouette and an airy overskirt. Pastel flowers in lavender, peach, pink, and yellow hues scattered throughout create a garden you can actually wear.

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