HOW TO PICK A WEDDING DRESS NECKLINE
‘elora’ wedding dress by madi lane / photographer: mads lizotte and cait n’ her camera photography
how to pick a wedding dress neckline?
picking a neckline for a wedding dress is fairly simple. brides who are unsure of what necklines to try will want to think about what makes them most comfortable. if modesty is important, a high neckline wedding dress will likely be best. if support is important, looking for a corset bodice with a sweetheart or off-the-shoulder neckline will be the primary focus.
trying on various wedding dress necklines and getting a feel for what suits your bridal vision best is an important part of wedding dress shopping.
‘como’ wedding dress by tara latour / veil designer: sara gabriel / photographer: brooke carter photography / venue: the emerson venue
what is the best style wedding dress for big busts?
we get the question often! while what YOU love matters most, wedding dresses with boning will probably help with comfort, especially for busty brides. most brides with larger busts are looking for full support and cups. a corset or boned bodice provides support and sometimes a push-up effect. though brides with larger busts tend to avoid strapless or off-the-shoulder wedding dresses, these neckline styles usually offer the most support. since you don’t have straps, designers make sure strapless dresses have lots of structure.
if you’re on the fence about trying on an off-the-shoulder bridal gown or a strapless wedding dress, we definitely encourage you to give it a go and see how you feel!
‘alpha’ wedding dress by vagabond / photographer: the pianolas / venue: hacienda la magdalena
where to buy an off-the-shoulder neckline wedding dress?
you can buy off-the-shoulder neckline wedding dresses at any of our a&bé bridal shop locations.
while almost every a&bé bridal designer carries at least one off-the-shoulder style, some top off-the-shoulder wedding dress designers include alyssa kristin bridal and madi lane bridal!
types of off-the-shoulder wedding dresses
now that you know about this on-trend wedding dress neckline, let’s explore some different off-the-shoulder bridal styles.
‘elora’ wedding dress by madi lane / photographer: mads lizotte and cait n’ her camera photography
OFF-THE-SHOULDER BOHO WEDDING DRESS
one example of an off-the-shoulder boho wedding dress is madi lane’s ‘elora’ gown.
this romantic lace wedding dress has a full tulle skirt covered in lace embroidery.
if you want a whimsical off-the-shoulder wedding dress with flowers, elora is a wonderful option!
‘gianna’ wedding dress by alyssa kristin / photographer: limitlys photography
MERMAID OFF-THE-SHOULDER-WEDDING DRESS
mermaid wedding dresses are meant to hug every curve and that’s definitely the case with ‘gianna' by alyssa kristin.
this minimal mermaid crepe wedding dress has chic puff sleeves and a curved off-the-shoulder neckline. easily dressed up or down for any wedding theme, gianna dress is the definition of effortless bridal glamour.
‘alpha’ wedding dress by vagabond / photographer: the pianolas
MODERN OFF-THE-SHOULDER-WEDDING-DRESS
if you’re looking for a timeless off-the-shoulder wedding dress for your modern wedding, look no further than ‘alpha’ by vagabond.
this stretch crepe fitted wedding dress has a fit and flare skirt and dramatic train.
whether shopping for your destination beach wedding or a classic chapel wedding, vagabond’s alpha dress fits a variety of occasions.
‘camila’ wedding dress by alyssa kristin / photography: brooke taelor photo
DETACHABLE OFF-THE-SHOULDER STRAP WEDDING DRESS
for many brides, off-the-shoulder necklines are fun, but limit their range of motion.
luckily, many designers are intentionally designing wedding dresses with removable straps so brides are able to get the sleek bridal neckline they want without having to sacrifice comfort.
in the case of ‘camila’ dress by alyssa kristin, the tapered crepe straps can be removed, to create a strapless neckline.
‘como’ wedding dress by tara latour / veil designer: sara gabriel / earrings and belt designer: hushed commotion / photographer: brooke carter photography / venue: the emerson venue
LONG SLEEVE OFF-THE-SHOULDER WEDDING DRESS
if straps seem too simple, removable sleeves are also a bridal trend we’re seeing take off.
‘como’ dress and ‘como sleeves’ by tara latour gives brides the ability to style their wedding gown for multiple looks throughout the day. wear long puff bridal sleeves down the aisle and then take these off-the-shoulder wedding sleeves off for the reception.
whatever way you wear, this contemporary tara latour wedding dress will steal the show!
‘myrtus’ wedding dress by alena leena / photographer: rodrigo garcia / venue: rancho las sabinas
OFF-THE-SHOULDER A-LINE WEDDING DRESS
you’ve seen off-the-shoulder wedding dresses with both fitted and full skirts. one bridal designer known for their dreamy silhouettes and a-line skirts is alena leena bridal. alena leena’s ‘myrtus’ gown is a splendid example of the magic that can come from combining an off-the-shoulder neckline with an a-line skirt.
covered in sequins, this ruffled sleeve off-the-shoulder wedding dress is endlessly ethereal.