Summary:
- Winter weddings are popular in the Philadelphia region and require an appropriate dress
- Winter wedding dress fabrics include heavy satin, jacquard, lined crepe, and layered lace
- Ball gowns with sparkle match a snowy winter season
- Long sleeves are a great choice in winter
- Custom fur embellishments can be added by a professional seamstress
- Fauz-fur wraps, stoles, capes, and gloves are appropriate accessories
Winter weddings are becoming more popular every year in the Philadelphia region and we cannot wait to introduce you to some of the new gowns in our gorgeous collection of Winter Wedding Dresses.
There is something magical about winter weddings. Romantic and cozy, the snow outside and fires inside create the most perfect atmosphere. And with the new year, it is the perfect time to tie the knot! So if you are a bride looking for ideas for winter wedding dresses, read on!
What Dress Should a Bride Wear for a Winter Wedding?
Every bride wants a dress that feels like one of a kind. Generally, in the Philadelphia region the weather in the winter is cold. You could even get some snow to add to the magic. This lends to gowns that have more coverage, such as high necklines, long sleeves, and luxurious fabrics of a heavier nature like satin or lined crepe.
Accessories like fur wraps, capes, or added fur to the sleeve cuffs are great ideas for that unique touch which we will discuss as well!
A winter wedding dress can be the simple elegance of a clean sheath or a grand and regal sparkly ball gown. This is where you can take into account your wedding venue, formality, and your personal preferences.
Winter Wedding Dress Fabrics
Satin is a popular bridal fabric, and is ideal for a winter bride. Satin, whether a Dutchess or Mikado, is heavy giving the perfect shape to a ball gown. Its luminous glow works beautifully in winter.
Our other top fabric pick for a winter bride is brocade. This unique fabric is seeing a total comeback in bridal fashion, loved for its jacquard, or raised pattern, that is woven into the design. This stiffer fabric has a heavier weight, making it ideal for a winter wedding dress and is great for more structured designs. Absolutely timeless, classic, and stunning.
Lace is always appropriate. Consider a heavier pattern and make sure the bodice is lined. Sleeves are a bonus!
Crepe is clean and also heavy making for beautiful blank canvas for perhaps a crystal belt or diamond jewelry to mimic the glistening snow.
The Best Necklines For A Winter Wedding Dress
When selecting the perfect neckline for your winter wedding dress, we say the higher the better! Neckline styles like mock necks or delicate bateaus are a great choice to keep you covered and comfortable while still looking totally chic. High neck wedding dresses have been trending, and we’re not surprised. The style feels timeless and regal, especially paired with a ball gown silhouette.
You can certainly have a strapless gown, as these require the gorgeous accessory options of luxurious faux-fur capes and wraps.
Beautiful Sleeve Styles For A Winter Bride
While we love a strapless style, it might not be the most suitable for a winter bride. Cold temperatures require more coverage, especially when it comes to sleeve styles for a winter wedding dress, so long sleeves or three-quarter sleeves are ideal choices.
Lined long sleeves will provide the most warmth, but there’s something delightful about illusion long sleeves as well. If you fall in love with a sleeveless dress, you can always add sleeves or a jacket to add warmth to your winter wedding dress. High neck, long sleeved gowns are appropriate. They are timeless design and sophisticated. Some of our wedding dresses that fit this description are this high neck Essense of Australia and the heavy lace of Kitty Chen’s Keisha.
Simple Winter Wedding Dresses
You can have a casual winter wedding that still feels elevated. Perhaps at an upscale restaurant or a snowy cabin destination complete with a fireplace and candlelit atmosphere. This cozy and romantic ambiance requires the perfect romantic silhouette to match. A simple winter wedding dress is the perfect choice.
Think simple wedding dresses in a thick crepe. Modern wedding dresses in clean lines and classic silhouettes like column or sheath gowns with a simple veil would be ideal. Lined lace gowns, either soft and un-beaded or those adorned with delicate details like crystals and pearls, work nicely for this type of aesthetic as well.
If you are looking for a simple yet fuller A-line silhouette, this is easily attainable with a dress equal parts detailed and plain. Some great options are:
These are perfect for modern brides. Off the shoulder dresses with elegant long sleeves in jacquard and crepe are classy and appropriate, as is a high neck column dress with intricate details in the lace pattern.
Formal Winter Celebrations
If you are having a winter black-tie wedding, make a grand entrance in a glittering gown with a fitted bodice and voluminous skirt. Accessories like a cathedral-length veil and long gloves will add the perfect black tie glam factor.
Pairing the Perfect Accessory with Your Winter Wedding Dress
Once you’ve found the gown, you need the perfect accessory to add the finishing touches to your winter wedding dress.
A veil in any length with any details to perfectly complement your gown. Add in a crystal head band or rhinestone barrettes for a wintry shimmer. A cape with fur, either to cover just your arms or a full floor length with hood, is the perfect winter wedding dress accessory
Gloves are incredibly popular, and we can see why. From classic opera-length gloves to more trendy styles, gloves are a fun way to add something extra to your gown.
FAQs
Can I Wear a Sleeveless Wedding Dress in the Winter?
While long sleeve wedding dresses are more traditional for a winter wedding, YES, you can absolutely wear a strapless or sleeveless wedding dress in the winter. If you’re opting for an outdoor wedding, we would recommend pairing your sleeveless winter wedding dress with a faux-fur jacket, gloves, or long cape to keep you warm. If you are having an indoor wedding, a sleeveless gown is perfect.
Do Winter Wedding Dresses Come In Lace?
Yes, there are many lace winter wedding dresses! A lace wedding dress is a timeless look that perfectly suits winter Vintage wedding dresses in lace have a romantic look. With so many different types of lace wedding dresses, you can get not only vintage but boho, modern, or a princess winter wedding dress with glittery lace applique.
When Do New Winter Wedding Dresses Come Out?
Wedding dress designers produce two collections per year, in the spring and the fall. These collections include dresses for every season! The best selling gowns will be updated either with new trending details or a different fabric.
Can Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo Help Me Find A Winter Wedding Dress?
Yes we can help you find a winter wedding dress! We have hundreds of beautiful size-inclusive gowns with high necks, sleeves, satin, lace, crepe, and plenty of accessories to go along. Whether your bridal look is a simple fitted silhouette or a grand fuller one, our winter collection of bridal dresses includes all the latest bridal trends. We will beautifully match the magic of the winter wedding season with your perfect bridal look! We have spring, summer, and fall gowns, too! Come in to Darianna Bridal & Tuxedo and find the perfect wedding dress for your special day!
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Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo is owned by Franco and Wendy Salerno. We founded the store in January, 2013 with a mission of running an honest, kind, and family-oriented bridal and tuxedo business. The name is a combination of our two daughters, Daria and Deanna. Today, our business is a Bucks County staple and the go-to place for wedding attire. Our long-time employees are kind, genuine, and truly part of the family. The lasting relationships we have made with customers, vendors, and designers are something we are truly grateful for.
Our store received national recognition in July, 2025 on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. In 2024, Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo was named a Top 100 Small Business in America by the US Chamber of Commerce. We have been featured by Apple.com, ABC National News, TLC’s “Say Yes: Wedding SOS”, the Wall Street Journal, Square, and Axios. We are approaching 1,000 Google reviews with a 4.9 rating, and listed in the Knot’s “Hall of Fame”.
Locally, we are active members of the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce, the Montco Gateway Chamber of Commerce (formerly the Eastern Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce), and the Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce serving on committees and as board members. Franco was Treasurer, Executive Committee member and a Board member of the Lower Bucks Chamber of Commerce and their 2024 Mitchell-Conner award winner. He was also a board member of the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce for many years. Wendy is a former Chair of the Women In Business, awarded Entrepreneur of the Year in 2023, and named a 2025 Bucks County Parent Woman of Influence. Our daughter Daria is a former wish granter for the Make-A-Wish® foundation. We proudly partner with St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Angel Gowns, Wish Upon A Wedding, and donate to local schools and community band, choir, and theater programs.