Summary
- Fall wedding dresses may include heavier fabrics for the cooler weather
- Many autumn brides prefer a long sleeve bridal gown
- Floral appliques on full skirts are a perfect choice for the fall season
- Details like a detachable overskirt, fabric-covered buttons, and statement sleeves will ensure the bridal look makes a grand entrance
Who else can’t wait for autumn’s spectacular golden hour?! The cozy vibes, breathtaking colors, and crisp air make autumn the perfect season for your big day.
As seasons change in beautiful Bucks County, PA, so do our wedding dress styles and preferences. You might notice strapless dresses being swapped out for stunning sleeves and floral applique being exchanged for more leaf-based designs. Such seasonal preferences are natural as the time of year changes. To celebrate as summer begins to come to a close, here are some of the tried and true, best fall wedding dresses to mirror the magic of the season, along with some style tips!
Best Fall Wedding Dresses
Stella York 7940
To start off our list, meet Stella York 7940, an a-line with a unique fabric, color, and story to tell! She boasts a square strapless bodice, surrounded by corset boning for comfort and stability. This is perfect for everything from saying your vows to a long night on the dance floor. Her straight across neckline is decorated with a slightly asymmetrical draping fabric for unique shape and dimension.
Meeting the natural waistline is an unforgettable skirt, flowing and practically glowing when sunlight hits the pearl organza material. This one is a timeless beauty with clean lines and a bit of a heavier fabric that is perfect for the cooler temperatures of the autumn nights. Cascading down the entire back of the dress are countless buttons. These help hide the zipper, with bustling, and also adding a romantic touch to the design.
Finally, and the secret addition we can’t help but love, is her pockets! That’s right, your wedding dress can have pockets! This dress can be ordered in either warm tones of stunning magnolia or classic ivory. We can’t help but love her in every form.
Style tip: Consider adding her optional off-the-shoulder puff sleeves, an elegant updo, and pearl jewelry to match the pearl organza fabric.
Kitty Chen Keisha
Next up, we’d love to introduce you to the wonderous Kitty Chen Keisha! Just like in nature during this time of year, Keisha trades the typical spring-time florals for more autumn leaf-based applique, which you can find climbing all throughout her design.
Starting with what is most often considered the star of this dress, the bodice boasts two unique shapes. While the neckline appears to take the shape of a deep V, in reality an illusion neckline scoops across the collarbone for the best of both worlds. Her straight across waistline is almost completely hidden by sparkling applique, and meeting this seam is the eye-catching skirt. Filled with several layers of crinoline, the same sequin adorned applique runs up and down the length of the fabric.
The back of the dress is just as important as the front, and Kitty Chen took special care to make sure it was not forgotten. Spinning the dress around will reveal a fabulous open back, with several buttons to connect the look and bring it all together. Her long sleeves with matching leafy applique fit perfectly with the changing of seasons. As you walk down that aisle, a beautiful train will follow right behind. And the best part? Another set of pockets for anything you might need to have with you on your special day! Available in a variety of colors, Keisha makes the perfect fall wedding dress.
Style tip: Keisha is visually beautiful and detailed so keep your veil to either plain or slightly shimmery for the perfect complimentary piece.
Essense of Australia D3787
A hidden gem in our store, Essence D3787 is a beautiful example of autumn coming to life in fabric form! With a strapless sheer bodice, she has unique off-the-shoulder sleeves with small leaves falling down them as though falling off the trees outside.
The sweetheart neckline is lined around the edge with a tulle-based fluttering edge. Leaf and vine applique climbs up from the waistline, growing atop not only the layered tulle fabric, but also the visible corset boning for a classic bridal look. This detailing wraps around to the back as well, where a small line of buttons reaches from the top of the back to the waistline.
Traveling down from this waistline, the applique meets a whimsical tulle a-line skirt, with more little leaves fluttering down as well. Imagine walking down the aisle as this cloud-like material follows behind. The image could be pulled straight from a dream! Available to be ordered in several colors, D3787 is a great choice for someone looking for a special dress for their special day.
Style tip: This is a perfect fall wedding dress to wear outdoors. Think cooler climates of the nearby Pocono mountains or late afternoon in lovely Tyler Gardens, with a loose braid and woven-in flowers.
Eddy K. Angelina
Sometimes all you need is a little bit of tulle, and the good news is Eddy K.’s Angelina has lots of it for you to love! Similarly to some of our other favorites on this list, Angelina is a strapless dress designed with a romantic and unique sweetheart plunge neckline. Her layered tulle bodice creates a cascade of fabric that is memorable and timeless. Her skirt doesn’t shy away from this beauty either.
Soft and lightweight tulle creates a soft a-line silhouette perfect for any venue! The back of the bodice ties together in a beautiful bow; a perfect finishing touch to the perfect wedding dress! This is one of the most flattering a-line gowns that works on any body type. It is a great choice if you are a petite bride as the sweetheart neckline with a plunge will elongate the torso. For a second look, consider her detachable tulle straps for a lovely and romantic off-the-shoulder neckline. Choose between the colors of champagne or ivory to make the dress fit your personal style and wedding vision.
Style tip: Angelina’s boho tulle layers lend to flower crowns and wild flower bouquets of lavender and roses.
Madi Lane Jenica
Before mentioning anything about her applique detailing or shimmering elements, we have to mention one very elegant touch… The lace under layer. Giving it more dimension and story is a layer of soft Chantilly lace, hiding just below the rest of the gorgeous detailing on the dress.
Onto the bodice, surrounding her v-neck plunge neckline are beautiful pieces of applique, a mixture of both flowers and leaves in it’s own autumn celebration! These florals climb up the bodice, meeting the decorated spaghetti straps on the top. These straps not only help create a sense of security as you wear the dress, but also are detailed with beading to add an extra shimmer. This is another example of a straight across waist line hidden slightly by the cascading applique!
Jenica’s applique pauses in the middle of her a-line skirt and starts again near the bottom of the skirt, as though the two parts are reaching out toward each other. Speaking of the unique layers, the skirt boasts a layer of applique adorned tulle as well as that layer of lace, sequins scattered throughout for an extra sparkle. The back of the dress has a scoop back, with a handful of buttons to connect to two sides of the bodice.
Style tip: Jenica can also be customized in a variety of ways, such as a different color charmeuse under the ivory lace, or swap the chantilly lace layer with another tulle layer instead.
More About Fall Wedding Dresses
You will know the right dress for your wedding day when you start trying on at your bridal appointment. Be sure to try on all different styles even if you think you may not like them. Your perfect dress could be one that you would have never believed! Be sure to also look at the different colors. Ivory dresses look much different than pure white dresses, and there are many different shades as well. You will see colors like porcelain, champagne, nude, mocha, blush, and more.
There are dresses with colored flowers in both bold colors and pastel, as well as black dresses for those looking for a moody wedding or something less traditional. There is no right or wrong, it’s your love story to write as you wish!
When you are ready to look for your wedding gown, make your appointment with us and let us show you all of the options! Whether you are looking for a fall wedding dress or something completely different like a winter wedding wonderland gown or a tropical island goddess dress, we have a selection for every wedding aesthetic!