15 Vintage Style Wedding Dresses Trending for 2025

Bridal Fashion Week brought forth an overwhelming number of exciting trends to inspire 2025 to-be-weds, but it's impossible to ignore just how many of them harken back to bygone eras. Ines Di Santo debuted opulent fabrics, intricate lacework and rich tones through a living tableau, emulating the beauty of a real-life Renaissance painting. Renhue's designs drew inspiration from the naturalism of Pre-Raphaelite art, each gown evoking a narrative of moody romance through modern takes on historic details. Arava Polak, Monique Lhuillier and Nardos all leaned heavily into the Victorian Era, while the Edwardian Era's emphasis on soft, pastel shades was on full display at Claire Pettibone and Weiderhoeft. All this to say: Vintage-style wedding dresses are having a moment.

Renhue Cofounder, Maggie Wilson, credits the popularity of vintage wedding dresses not only to their breathtaking design elements, but also to the quality and construction behind them. "The rise of fast fashion has taken a great deal of the artistry away in the industry, but one of the few places it remains is in bridal, since most dresses are still made to order instead of purchased off a rack," she says. Wedding dress designer Claire Pettibone is partial to the iconic touch that vintage elements can bring to a bridal look. "My goal is always to create a dress that truly speaks to each bride, and by combining vintage inspirations, along with her personal style, the end result is unforgettable and timeless in the most unique and breathtaking way."

So, what does all this mean for 2025 brides? The reality of this wedding dress trend is that it spans centuries of cultural influences and inspiration. So, unless you happen to be a fashion historian or wedding dress designer, honing in on the elements and eras that resonate with your unique bridal style can feel overwhelming. To help ease you into the shopping process, we're bringing you a guide to the top five eras defining vintage-inspired wedding dresses in 2025—complete with key design details, designers to know and even a few dress recommendations to shop.

How to Narrow Your Search for Vintage Style Wedding Dresses

To simplify your search for the perfect vintage-style wedding dress, it's important to first understand the eras that define your desired look. Perhaps it's a drop waist you're looking for, a 1920s trend Wilson says has been a major hit with brides lately. "We love the proportions of this look as it can make brides feel taller and quite confident," she says. Or, maybe you're drawn to Victorian-era corsetry, which (thankfully) is made much more comfortable these days. "The goal is to shape and flatter, while maintaining a sense of ease and effortlessness that was not the reality in the Victorian era," says Pettibone.

Once you have a feel for the design elements and eras you're most interested in, it can be helpful to familiarize yourself with the wedding dress designers incorporating them into their gowns. Below, we're breaking down all this and more with a list of top-trending vintage eras, beginning all the way back with the 14th century.

Trending vintage wedding dress styles for 2025:

• Renaissance-Era Wedding Dresses
• Rococo-Era Wedding Dresses
• Regency-Era Wedding Dresses
• Victorian-Era Wedding Dresses
• Edwardian-Era Wedding Dresses

Renaissance-Era Wedding Dresses

Spanning between the 14th and 17th centuries, the Renaissance was marked by dresses that speak to a sense of opulence and refinement. "Both Victorian and Renaissance influences can be seen in dresses featuring corsetry and layers of rich fabrics," says Pettibone. The key difference between the two lies in the silhouette—Renaissance-era gowns were typically a bit more relaxed, often incorporating flowier fabrics and long, draped bell sleeves. It's a look that works particularly well for boho brides, though many of the design elements lend themselves beautifully to minimalist aesthetics too.

Features to look for: Flowing fabrics, statement sleeves, corsetry, square necklines, intricate lace, embroidery, embellishments, jewel tones

Splurge: Ines Di Santo Janny Gown

Photo: Ines Di Santo

Spend: Wtoo by Watters Keala Ruched Corset Wedding Gown

Photo: Anthropologie

Save: For Love & Lemons Willow Dress

Photo: For Love & Lemons

Rococo-Era Wedding Dresses

Most commonly associated with Marie Antoinette, who reigned as the Queen of France from 1774 to 1792, the Rococo era brought pivotal changes to the bridal fashion scene. Skirts became bigger with the incorporation of panniers (an undergarment that could create a wide, flared shape up to 16 feet in diameter), details became even more ornate and corsets became even tighter. "An off-the-shoulder detail with an exposed clavicle and shoulder is always romantic and vintage feeling," says Wilson. "This kind of soft, draped shoulder detail that doesn't serve any structural purpose is only made possible by those Marie Antoinette corsets."

Features to look for: Full skirts, opulent fabrics, ruffles, long sleeves, corsetry, embellishments

Splurge: Galia Lahav Petal Gown

Photo: Galia Lahav

Spend: Christian Siriano Bridal for Azazie Beaded Chantilly Lace and Tulle Ball Gown

Photo: Azazie

Save: Selkie The Ivory Organdy Marie Gown

Photo: Selkie

Regency-Era Wedding Dresses

If you, too, have binge-watched all three seasons of Bridgerton, you're likely very familiar with the Regency-style wedding dress. Empire waists and daring necklines were the norm, though you'd also see some ruffle details, feminine bows and high necklines à la Louise Bridgerton from time to time. Though it's often credited to the 80s, this is also when the puff sleeve—specifically the "mutton" sleeve—came to be. "The original 'leg of mutton' sleeve originated in the early 19th century, during the Regency and Romantic periods around the 1830s," Pettibone says. "This sleeve is full at the shoulder and bicep and then tapers to a fitted wrist, giving it a silhouette that resembles the shape of a mutton leg."

Features to look for: Puff sleeves, empire silhouettes, daring necklines

Splurge: Danielle Frankel Studio Rosalie Gown

Photo: Danielle Frankel Studio

Spend: Honor Collection VIII Look 10

Photo: Honor

Save: Olivia Bottega Donoma Dress

Photo: Olivia Bottega

Victorian-Era Wedding Dresses

Corsets have been a staple in women's fashion for centuries at this point, but the Victorian era is when they peaked. Tighter and more restrictive, often made with steel boning and metal eyelets, these corsets allowed for the iconic, ultra-exaggerated hourglass silhouette that defined dresses during these years. Pettibone, in particular, is partial to this time period. "The Victorian era has always been one of my absolute favorite sources of inspiration," she says. "From lace to long sleeves to subtle corsetry, my Victorian-inspired gowns incorporate these elements in small doses mixed with an ethereal quality to keep it all feeling dreamlike yet wearable." Wearing white also became more common during this time period, and Queen Victoria herself is actually believed to be responsible for starting the trend.

Features to look for: Corsetry, rich fabrics, full skirts, basque waists, intricate lace, elaborate trimming

Splurge: Claire Pettibone Trellis Gown

Photo: Claire Pettibone

Spend: Renhue Camille Gown

Photo: Renhue

Save: AW Bridal Adah Wedding Dress

Photo: AW Bridal

Edwardian-Era Wedding Dresses

Modesty was at the forefront of Edwardian fashion, focusing on dresses with higher necklines, pigeon-breasted bodices and long sleeves. This is also when color made a comeback. "Soft romantic tones such as blush pinks, light lavenders and champagne were common for brides, and these are some of my favorite hues now," says Pettibone. "Stitched into intricate embroidery, or in elaborate detailing, such as floral appliqués and delicate beading, color adds depth and personality to the wedding gown and makes our dresses stand out as painterly works of art."

Features to look for: High necklines, billowy bodices, loose sleeves, figure-hugging skirts

Splurge: Savage & Hunt Eliza Gown

Photo: Savage & Hunt

Spend: Needle & Thread Sequin Dash Cape Ankle Gown

Photo: Needle & Thread

Save: Lulus Graceful Love White Long Sleeve Backless Mermaid Maxi Dress

Photo: Lulus