These are the best dress brands for millennial brides
The bridal industry is flourishing with millennial brides at the helm. And while shifting behaviors in the wedding industry are rearranging what couples are choosing to spend their money on, millennials still spend, on average, $10,000 more than Gen Xers on their big days. Millennial couples are prioritizing decor, photography, and personalized mementos over traditional wedding costs, making the ‘gram factor a deciding component of budget talks.
With that being said, no Pinterest wedding board would be complete without a scattering of wedding dresses complimenting its neighboring floral and table decor pins. Wedding dresses rank, on average, 11th on a couple’s wedding expenses. In 2019, Stylight saw a 352% increase in clicks on wedding dresses globally, with the average price of a wedding dress sitting just under $900.
When choosing a wedding dress, millennial brides are prioritizing sustainable, affordable and re-wearable gowns. According to internal Stylight data, these are the top bridal brands for millennials…
Although Millennials are less likely to tie the knot than older generations, the average age to get married is still between 25 and 30, according to the US census.
Reformation
For stylish and sustainable brides, LA-based Reformation saw a 105% increase in clicks on Stylight last year. While the brand’s ready-to-wear pieces are widely loved by celebrities and street style stars alike, Reformation’s romantic bridal-like dresses are being adopted as a millennial wedding favorite. The brand’s champagne Verbena dress is the top-clicked under $1000 wedding dress on Stylight.
On
Cloud 6 Sneakers White
$160.00
Anthropologie
Marc Jacobs
The Large Canvas Tote Bag Beige
$195.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Mitchell & Ness
MLB Floral Camo Baseball Cap Green
$68.00
Anthropologie
Alex and Ani
Four Leaf Clover Cord Bracelet in Green at Nordstrom
$28.00
Nordstrom
Mare Mare
Emmy Satin Corset Maxi Dress Green
$295.00
Anthropologie
Mario Valentino
Lola Bonbonniere Crossbody Red
$189.00
Rue La La
& Other Stories
With design ateliers in Paris, Stockholm and Los Angeles, ready-to-wear and beauty brand & Other Stories has exploded in popularity on Stylight since the beginning of 2020. At under $150, & Other Stories’ white jacquard maxi dress in white is their top-clicked wedding gown.
-65%
& Other Stories
Maxi dresses Rose
$35.00
$99.00
Yoox.com
-65%
-67%
& Other Stories
Maxi dresses Beige
$42.00
$129.00
Yoox.com
-60%
& Other Stories
Floral Print Puff Sleeve Dress in White Dusty Light at Nordstrom, Size Medium
$54.97
$139.00
Nordstrom
-47%
& Other Stories
Midi dresses Black
$63.00
$119.00
Yoox.com
-57%
& Other Stories
Maxi dresses Green
$56.00
$129.00
Yoox.com
According to a newlywed survey conducted by WeddingWire, 80% of wedding planning is conducted online, with 35% of millennials relying on the Internet to check out wedding dresses and attire.
ASOS
ASOS’s wedding line is perfect for the money-savvy millennial bride. The top-clicked ASOS wedding dress comes in at just under $200. While from afar this lace gown might come across as traditional, the bridal look is actually a combination of a crop top and skirt.
Bariano
tiered contrast lace maxi dress in white
$443.00
ASOS
Jarlo
all over lace bardot maxi dress in white
$237.00
ASOS
Vesper
lace jumpsuit in white
$98.00
ASOS
Asos
v neck lace wedding dress-White
$261.00
ASOS
Asos
lace halter neck maxi wedding dress-White
$190.00
ASOS
Self Portrait
The classically feminine brand Self Portrait is home to both romantic bridal and elegant wedding guest attire. Interest for the brand has grown nearly 100% since January, with its white, intricately laced dresses being favored among millennial brides.
-50%
Self Portrait
Strappy floral lace gown White
$350.00
$700.00
Mytheresa
Self Portrait
Collared Denim Mini Dress White
$149.99
Rue La La
Self Portrait
Pleated bouclé chiffon midi dress White
$750.00
Mytheresa
Self Portrait
Self-Portrait Polka Dot Maxi Dress White
$244.99
Rue La La
-40%
Self Portrait
Bow lace linen and cotton midi dress White
$390.00
$650.00
Mytheresa
Self Portrait
Polka-dot asymmetric draped minidress White
$620.00
Mytheresa
Millennials spend on average $10,000 more than Gen Xers on their wedding, but prefer to invest in the experience rather than the attire, with dresses ranking only 11th on the expense list.
Les Rêveries
New York-based Les Rêveries is a rapidly growing force among moderately-priced designer brands, with the label seeing a 90% increase in clicks since January. Since Les Rêveries launched its capsule bridal collection last year, the Lace Gown in ivory is among its most popular millennial wedding picks.
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Cloud 6 Sneakers White
$160.00
Anthropologie
Burberry
Mens Pique Polo Shirt with Check Collar White
$595.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Kilo Brava
Floral Mesh Underwire Bodysuit White
$110.00
Anthropologie
Monica Vinader
Gold Solitaire Diamond Medium Chain Necklace Lab Grown Diamond
€299.00
Monica Vinader
-44%
Watters
Hyde Bateau-Neck Low-Back Trumpet Wedding Gown White
$749.95
$1,350.00
Anthropologie
-26%
Jacquemus
Jacquemus Womens Jackets White
$1,140.00
$1,543.00
LUX LAIR
Puma
Palermo Sneakers White
$85.00
Anthropologie
Chloé
Woody Medium Tote Bag in Linen White
$1,450.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Rejina Pyo
While the emerging talent Rejina Pyo isn’t traditionally known for its bridal attire, the brand saw a 57% increase in clicks since the beginning of January. Specifically, Rejina Pyo’s Renee dress is a favorite among millennial brides. Plus, it has pockets!
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Cloud 6 Sneakers White
$160.00
Anthropologie
Marc Jacobs
The Large Canvas Tote Bag Beige
$195.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Mitchell & Ness
MLB Floral Camo Baseball Cap Green
$68.00
Anthropologie
Alex and Ani
Four Leaf Clover Cord Bracelet in Green at Nordstrom
$28.00
Nordstrom
Mare Mare
Emmy Satin Corset Maxi Dress Green
$295.00
Anthropologie
Mario Valentino
Lola Bonbonniere Crossbody Red
$189.00
Rue La La
-74%
Francesco Russo
Sandals Blue
$348.00
$1,339.00
Yoox.com
-65%
Islo Isabella Lorusso
Sandals Blue
$188.00
$543.00
Yoox.com
-72%
Sergio Rossi
Pumps Blue
$380.00
$1,337.00
Yoox.com
-44%
The Attico
Pumps Blue
$460.00
$817.00
Yoox.com
-66%
Dolce & Gabbana
Pumps Blue
$281.00
$818.00
Yoox.com
-85%
Rene Caovilla
Pumps Blue
$220.00
$1,444.00
Yoox.com
-77%
Guglielmo Rotta
Pumps Blue
$77.00
$342.00
Yoox.com
-74%
Formentini
Pumps Blue
$44.00
$171.00
Yoox.com