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When you’re planning your wedding, you’re going to say yes to the dress a lot.

ANDAfter your wedding dress (and any reception outfit changes you might have), your wedding dress is the next most important piece in your wedding wardrobe, so choosing something you really love will help you feel supported and confident as you celebrate this milestone in your relationship. .

Since you already have a lot on your wedding planning plate, we’re here to help you say yes to the dress (again) with our top picks of the best wedding dresses for every budget. From classic wedding dresses to modern mini dresses, these are the best wedding dresses of 2024.

The Best Wedding Dresses Under $100

Dokotoo dress with square neckline and lace up

Amazon

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This lace-up dress from Amazon is a wedding option that can be worn formal or casual – with elegant loafers or comfortable sandals – depending on the venue. We love puff sleeves, gathered hems and ultra-soft materials. In addition, the lacing detail adds a romantic touch.

Sizes: S–XXL | Colors: 21 | Material: polyester

Experts say

“The wedding reception really starts the countdown to your wedding, so what you choose to wear is incredibly important as it sets the tone for events to come.”—Sara Lucas, wedding style expert

Polly Mercier Princess Strapless Mini Dress

Princess Polly

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For a trendy strapless option, we also love the Polly Mercier Princess Strapless Mini Dress. This garment combines a quirky cottagecore look with a Y2K style that’s fun and flirty for a summer wedding. We also love the flowy mini skirt, resin bodice and adorable bow detail.

Sizes: 0–12 | Colors: 1 | Material: 95% cotton, 5% linen

Astr The Label off-the-shoulder A-line dress

Nordstrom

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If you’re looking for customizable pieces to add to your bridal rotation and want to repurpose a wedding dress on your honeymoon, this is the dress for you. The classic off-the-shoulder puff sleeve design feels like a reformer spoof with its sleek and elegant silhouette and subtle romantic feel.

Sizes: XS-XL | Colors: 5 | Material: 60% rayon, 40% linen

Lulus Statement Sweetie White Sleeveless Taffeta Bow Midi Dress

Lulus

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The runway said the bows are staying (at least for a while). Check out this adorable midi wedding dress from Lulus. Made from a stretchy blend of polyester, nylon and spandex, the column dress features a high slit, ultra-thin straps and a large bow on the bodice for fun.

Sizes: XXS–L | Colors: 1 | Material: 50% polyester, 45% nylon, 5% spandex

Merokeety Summer Floral Puff Sleeve Dress

Amazon

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For something with lots of detail that still feels simple and elegant, consider this wedding dress from Amazon. This floral dress features a classic puff sleeve silhouette with a stretchy and comfortable puffed bodice and jacquard floral detailing.

Sizes: S–XXL | Colors: 16 | Material: polyester

The best wedding dresses under $200

Male Elenora dress

Male

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If your wedding is more formal, choose this romantic slip dress from Meshki. The floor-length Elenora dress features a square neckline and a dropped low back, plus the cutest floral details on the straps for added elegance.

Sizes: XXS–3XL | Colors: 3 | Material: 97% polyester, 3% elastane

Show me your Mumu Rom Com midi dress

Show me your Mummy

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This dress takes our love for smoky material to new heights. Made from 100 percent cotton, this garment features a sweetheart neckline, puff sleeves, and a mermaid-style skirt with large ruffle detailing.

Sizes: XXS–XXL | Colors: 2 | Material: 100% cotton

Adrianna Papell Mikado Flowy Sleeveless V-Back Midi Dress in Ivory

Adrianna Papell

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This Adrianna Papell dress is perfect an option for a garden or an evening wedding with tea. The tailored and flowing dress is made of silky polyester material and has a timeless design that is easy to style. Plus, if you’re planning multiple outfit changes, you could repurpose this into a late-night reception look.

Sizes: 0–20 | Colors: 8 | Material: polyester

Experts say

“These are important moments in your life – not only does loving what you wear affect your experience of the event and allow you to have a good time at the celebration, but your confidence will come through in the photos.”—Julie Sabatino, founder and author of The Stylish Bride

The best wedding dresses under $300

Reformation Anakin Satin Dress

reformation

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The Reformation Anakin Satin Dress is an elegant halter mini dress that feels reminiscent of current Y2K inspired trends. This dress is made from a polyester and silk blend and features a high neckline with a classic halter silhouette with a low back. And if you’re feeling spicy, you can add some Cowboy Carter-inspired boots to the ensemble for a more playful vibe.

Sizes: 0-12 | Colors: 1 | Material: 85% polyester, 15% rayon

Dress The Population Darleen cocktail dress with embroidered mesh neckline

Nordstrom

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Are you celebrating your upcoming nuptials with a garden wedding? This is it the dress for the occasion. This V-neck dress features a fitted cut and a sheer skirt with floral detailing to add depth and dimension.

Sizes: XXS–XXL | Colors: 9 | Material: nylon

Show me your Mumu Bubble Bow Mini

Show me your Mummy

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The Show Me Your Mumu Bubble Bow Mini is another fun way to tap into this wedding season’s viral bow trend. Made from a lightweight polyester blend, the mini dress features a fun and flirty bubble skirt with thick spaghetti straps and a bow detail.

Sizes: XXS–XXL | Colors: 2 | Material: 64% polyester, 32% polyamide, 4% elastane

Wedding dresses that are the most splurge-worthy

Reformation Zaire dress

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If your wedding aesthetic is more formal and you want a chic, sophisticated dress, we recommend the Reformation Zaire Dress. Made from 100 percent silk, this dress features a shimmering opaque bodice with a sheer, tulle-like midi skirt.

Sizes: 0–12 | Colors: 1 | Material: silk

Waimari Net Sustain Cruz Crochet and Trim Embroidered Midi Dress

Net-A-porter

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If you love the look of a nap dress but want something even more elevated for your wedding, this Waimari dress is worth splurging on. The white sundress dress features a stretchy smoked bodice with a layered midi skirt and lots of lace detailing that flutters as you walk.

Sizes: XS–XL | Colors: 1 | Material: 70% polyester, 30% cotton

What you need to know about wedding dresses

Location of the place and time of year

Just like your wedding dress, when choosing a wedding dress, Sabatino says you need to consider the venue and the season — as well as the overall aesthetic of your celebration.

If you’re having an early spring shower and it’s a little too cold to wear something like the Reformation Zaire Dress or Princess Polly Mercier Strapless Mini Dress, you can always style it with a scarf or a classic cardigan.

Personal style

While you might feel the pull between trendy and timeless, Sabatino says to lean into your personal style and find something that feels like an extension of you, rather than something too bold or too confident. The best thing about finding clothes for the events leading up to your wedding is that you can have fun without the pressure of picking out your wedding dress again.

That being said, your wedding style may be different from your personal style. So before you start shopping for your wedding wardrobe, Lucas says to ask yourself: What kind of bride are you? “If you’re into a romantic aesthetic, lace or flowers can be beautiful,” she explains. “But if you prefer a modern and clean look, then something that’s more minimalistic and sleek would suit your style better.”

Versatility

While the obvious purpose of choosing a wedding dress is to wear it to a wedding, bridal stylist Francesca DiSpirito recommends looking at versatile dresses that you can wear again—whether to other events in the wedding season, on your honeymoon, or after the wedding.

Dress style

First and foremost, you want to choose a style of clothing that you feel comfortable in, as well as something that acts as an extension of your personality. But if you’re stuck on which style to go for, DiSpiritor says short or knee-length dresses are very popular hemlines for wedding dinners (and you can totally repurpose them as a late-night outfit change at your reception).

“When shopping for a shower, I also find that a lot of my brides lean toward A-line skirts,” she adds, noting that most brides want to lean toward more feminine styles in their bridal fashion.

Custom tailoring

Regardless of what you choose on your wedding day, Lucas says don’t settle for a piece that doesn’t fit you right. “Tailoring isn’t just important for your wedding dress, it can make all of your wedding looks look so much better, making you feel more confident for all of your weddings,” she notes.

Why trust PEOPLE?

Jessie Quinn is a commercial writer for PEOPLE and has written for publications such as Byrdie, InStyle, The Spruce, NYLON, etc. To find the best wedding dresses, Jessie connected with wedding dress style experts Julia Sabatino, Francesca DiSpirito, and Sara Lucas to find out more about the important factors to look for and consider, including style, fit and versatility. With their guidance, she researched dozens of wedding dress options, carefully considering these factors while also looking at different price ranges. As a result, she’s compiled this list of the best wedding dresses for every budget.

Our expert commission

• Julie Sabatino is the founder of The Stylish Bride and author of the book Dressed, styled and down the aisle.
• Francesca DiSpirito is a bridal stylist from New York.
• Sara Lucas is the founder of Downey Street Events, a premier wedding planning and design company that also offers bridal styling.

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