MODERN TEXTURED WEDDING DRESSES
let’s dive into the 2025 bridal trend that is textured wedding dresses! the cool thing about this 2025 wedding dress trend is that it can apply to any bride and all sorts of wedding aesthetics. romantic bridal designers are busting out pleated tulle fabrics while free-spirited wedding dress brands are opting for the airy look of 3D floral appliqués or textured chiffon. whatever your bridal vision, we encourage you to try on at least one of the textured wedding gowns shown below!
simple textured wedding dress
brides that love a clean bridal silhouette with a statement flare usually gravitate towards a simple textured wedding dress. this rue de seine design, ‘klein’, perfectly balances modern simplicity with subtle detail and structure.
by pairing ‘klein’ by rue de seine with a sara gabriel’s ‘michelle’ ribbon-trimmed veil, #aandbabe kristen helped the linear contour of her minimal bridal gown stand out. framing her figure and providing extra drama for wedding photos, this textured bridal look was perfect from head to toe!
dress designer: rue de seine / veil designer: sara gabriel / bridal shop: a&bé dallas / photography: addie eanes photo co. / second shooter: taylor montanero photography / venue: ritz carlton amelia island and golf club of amelia / planning: coastal coordinating / florals: revelation design
boho textured wedding dress
outdoor ceremonies and boho textured wedding dresses tend to go hand in hand. whether you’re a bride getting married in a forest or exchanging vows beachside, the look of layered material moving in the breeze is unforgettable.
#aandbabe jackie and garrett’s first look in a forest and beach ceremony was breathtaking. with various stops throughout the day, jackie knew she wanted a dress that was lightweight and easy to move in. ‘oasis’ by rue de seine checked all the boxes. this textured boho wedding dress was made more dramatic cascading sleeves.
jackie shares more details about their adventurous wedding in alaska. “on a spur of the moment we ended up having our first dance on the boat deck to our favorite song (bathroom light - mt. joy). wearing rue de seine, jackie danced until the sun set on their special day.
dress designer: rue de seine / bridal shop: a&bé minneapolis / photographer, planning, and styling: sarah french photo / venue: millers landing events / florals: honeybloom floral design / alterations: celestial designs / cake: concoction breads / hair and makeup: lana makeup / lodging: salted roots alaska / dinner: flamingo alaska
long sleeve modern textured wedding dresses
nobody does timeless long sleeve wedding dresses with a twist quite like alena leena bridal.
#aandbabe brittney found this to be true when shopping for a unique long sleeve wedding dress at a&bé bridal shop dallas. loving the sheer billowy tulle sleeves of ‘armeria’ dress by alena leena, brittney knew this organic textured gown would match the rustic elegance of their contemporary texas wedding.
pairing armeria with a pearl bridal veil by untamed petals and pearl encrusted bridal belt, brittney was able to balance the classic nature of her accessories with her minimal textured wedding dress.
dress designer: alena leena / accessories designer: untamed petals / bridal shop: a&bé dallas / photographer: whitney d photography / venue: lazy s hacienda / planning and styling: willow weddings / florals: kate mcleod studio / dj: it’s your night entertainment and jeremiah brinkley music / jewelry: heritage style / engraved jacket: lethal creek laser works / custom hey dudes: joshua ellis / hair and makeup: pretty on premises / rentals: royal event rentals and borrowed treasures vintage rentals / bar: liquid love co. / catering: magdalena’s / invitations: summit and sage / seating chart and menu: vim and venture / longhorn bouquet holder: j82 art studio
whimsical textured wedding dress
when looking for a whimsical textured wedding dress that was still timeless, #aandbabe samantha came across ‘santolina’ by alena leena. this delicate draped bustier gown was on-trend, while remaining true to a classic a-line bridal silhouette.
wanting the gown’s romantic texture and layers of soft tulle to remain the focus, samantha simply added a cut edge ballet tulle veil to complete the look. her bridal accessories were minimal, yet impactful, very similar to the gown’s subtle structure and textured charm!
dress designer: alena leena / veil designer: sara gabriel / bridal shop: a&bé minneapolis / photographer: laura rae photography / venue: the whim / wedding management and florals: revel & flourish / hair and makeup: roxee bridal and k and co. hair dressing / videographer: swaying pines / dj: the beats boutique / rentals: linen effects / catering: brasa / cake: french meadow
ready to try on a variety of wedding dresses with texture?
published january, 2025