4 Fabulous Ways to Keep Warm in your Wedding Dress for Fall and Winter Weddings

Anyone who has watched one-to-one-thousand hours of “Say Yes to the Dress” knows that when it comes to wedding dress silhouettes, the strapless sweetheart neckline reigns supreme. But for brides having a wedding in the fall or winter, strapless isn’t always best. If you’re staying inside all day, it certainly works (thank you modern convenience of temperature control). Still, some ladies want something that feels a bit more seasonal for their day. If you’re looking to find a fall favorite for your bridal style, we’ve put together some of our favorite seasonal silhouettes for bridal gown inspiration.

Cap Sleeves
A gown with cap sleeves gives you a traditional look with a touch more coverage up top. We love the way that cap sleeves often offer brides a really beautiful and feminine neckline. Show your fall wedding style with a neckline that’s ready for the weather— whether it turns out to be a blustery day or a sudden fall heat wave. 

3/4 Sleeves
The perfect mix between a short and long sleeve, the 3/4 sleeve gives the upper arms a bit more warmth and coverage. It’s more casual than a full-length sleeve, helping brides achieve an air of approachable elegance. Right now, lacy sleeves with some illusion details are a popular option.

Full Sleeves
Go all-in on winter wedding style with a full sleeve wedding gown. The look is classically elegant and dramatic. In our opinion, it’s the best part of having a winter wedding. Pro-tip: most 3/4 and full sleeve silhouettes can restrict movement in the arms (this is especially true when they’re made out of lace). If you’re the type of bride who wants the traditional (and warm) sleeved look, but still wants to raise the roof on the dance floor, you can have the best of both worlds by opting for a lace dress topper.

Off The Shoulder
Want a more seasonally appropriate strapless wedding gown? If you’re fond of the strapless look but you want something that will read more seasonal in your wedding photography, this is a great way to go. Romantic and feminine, an off-the-shoulder neckline has been a favorite since the Victorian days for a reason. Why not get some more wedding inspiration from the era that also gave us white wedding dresses?

Overwhelmed with options in the wedding planning process? We’ve curated our favorite details and inspiration from real life weddings to help you cut through the noise. The best news is, it’s all in one place: on the blog!