15 Gorgeous Mermaid Wedding Dresses to Consider

With a fitted bodice and hips, mermaid silhouette dresses show more of your curves than most wedding dress styles. Our most popular mermaid wedding dresses have features like chapel length trains, deep v-backs, and high quality fabrics. Below are some of our favorite mermaid gowns plus answers to all your burning questions about this dress style!

1) Satin Mermaid Wedding Dress: Rebecca Ingram Josie

Rebecca Ingram Josie Mermaid Wedding Dress

Satin wedding dresses are sleek, elegant, and perfect for a formal or black tie wedding. Rebecca Ingram’s Josie wedding gown is a mermaid shape with built in structure to show off your curves with sophistication. 

2) Strapless Mermaid Wedding Dress: Rebecca Ingram Hattie

Rebecca Ingram Hattie Strapless Wedding Dress

Creative lace motifs cover the fitted bodice of this mermaid gown and then trickle down the tulle skirt. The shape isn’t the only flattering part of this dress: the plunging sweetheart neckline will give you another way to accentuate your body.

3) Mermaid Wedding Dress with Sleeves: Sottero and Midgley Positano

Sottero and Midgley Positano Wedding Dress

If you love detail, this dress is full of it. The incredibly unique beaded embroidery covering this dress is full of surprises. Add the removable sleeves and you have a dress that is truly one of a kind.

4) Simple Mermaid Wedding Dress: Rebecca Ingram Marsha

Rebecca Ingram Marsha Fitted Wedding Dress

Less is more when it comes to a simple fitted wedding dress. Marsha by Rebecca Ingram is sleek and minimalist while hugging your curves through the bust, hips, and thighs.

5) Bow Accent Mermaid Wedding Dress: Maggie Sottero Mitchell

Maggie Sottero Mitchell Mermaid Wedding Dress

Maggie Sottero’s Mitchell wedding dress oozes vintage Hollywood glamor. This silky mermaid style gown is accented by a large dramatic bow on the back.

6) Sexy Mermaid Wedding Dress: Sottero and Midgley Marilyn

Sottero and Midgley Marilyn Fitted Wedding Dress

Sleek Mikado stretch fabric, a large bow accent on the back, and a chapel length train are all dramatic touches to this sexy mermaid style gown. The most unique part of this dress is the asymmetrical pleated neckline that gives the dress a seashell effect. 

7) Lace Mermaid Wedding Dress: Sottero & Midgley Faylin

Sottero & Midgley Faylin Mermaid Wedding Gown

Beaded spaghetti straps, a gorgeous chapel length train, and flowy tulle create a romantic lace wedding dress. This dress is the perfect simple fit and flare silhouette with just the right amount of details.

8) Off the Shoulder Mermaid Wedding Dress: Maggie Sottero Frederique

Maggie Sottero Frederique Mermaid Wedding Dress

Some mermaid dresses have a more dramatic silhouette than others. Consider a dress with tulle in the skirt for extra volume. Detailed lace and interesting sleeves will help you make a statement as you walk down the aisle. 

9) Sweetheart Mermaid Wedding Dress: Rebecca Ingram Hattie Lynette

Rebecca Ingram Hattie Lynette Wedding Dress

A strapless sweetheart neckline will never go out of style. You can customize this classic mermaid dress with an interesting veil and an elegant necklace.

10) Corseted Lace Mermaid Wedding Dress: Morilee June

Morilee June Mermaid Bridal Dress with Corset

A sheer corset back is a stunning and sexy touch on Morilee’s June wedding dress. The back is also accented by covered buttons that lead down to a long lace train.

11) Beaded Mermaid Bridal Dress: Maggie Sottero Canberra

Maggie Sottero Canberra Mermaid Wedding Gown

Beaded lace adds elegance and sparkle to this classic mermaid gown. The gorgeous lace straps lead to an open v back lined with more illusion lace for an eye-catching walk down the aisle.

12) Minimalist Mermaid Wedding Dress: Maggie Sottero Newton

Maggie Sottero Newton Simple Mermaid Wedding Dress

Mikado is a simple matte stretchy fabric that will highlight your curves and is perfect for a mermaid style wedding dress. This simple white spaghetti strap dress is fitted and flattering without sacrificing comfort.

13) V-Neck Mermaid Wedding Gown: Morilee Renee

Morilee Renee 2093 Mermaid Wedding Dress

A bold lace pattern can make a huge difference in the appearance of your dress. The Morilee Renee has an incredible swirling lace overlying glitter tulle and a chapel length train with scalloped edges for an extra touch of detail.

14) Plunging Neckline Mermaid Wedding Dress: Maggie Sottero Grace

Maggie Sottero Grace Mermaid Wedding Gown

A plunging neckline is the most stylish way to feel sexy on your wedding day. With a deep illusion sweetheart neckline and a v cut back, you’ll be showing the perfect amount of skin.

15) Mermaid Silhouette Fitted Wedding Dress: Lillian West 66136

Lillian West 66136 Mermaid Style Wedding Dress

Unique triangle cutouts and a v back create a romantic look for the bodice of this mermaid gown. The geometric shapes of the cutouts are contrasted by the delicate lace all over the dress.

Mermaid Wedding Dress Silhouette: Top Questions Brides Have

A mermaid silhouette is a bit more complex than some other wedding dress shapes. The trick to knowing which dresses are mermaid style is to note where the dress is fitted and where it’s flared out. We answered some frequently asked questions to help you understand more about this silhouette option.

1) What is a Mermaid Wedding Dress?

A mermaid wedding dress is a type of fitted wedding dress that flares out at or below the knee. This mimics the silhouette of a mermaid with a tail that fans out at the feet.

2) What is the Difference Between a Mermaid and a Trumpet Wedding Gown?

The difference between a mermaid and a trumpet silhouette is where the flare on the skirt begins. Mermaid gowns are usually fitted until the knee or below the knee, then they flare below that. Trumpet gowns usually are fitted until the mid thigh, so they flare out a bit higher than a mermaid style dress.

3) What is the Difference Between a Fit and Flare and a Mermaid Wedding Dress?

Fit and flare dresses are fitted until the legs and then flare out. This is different from an a-line or ball gown where the dress is fitted only until the waist or hips. Mermaid wedding gowns and trumpet wedding gowns are both types of fit and flare wedding dress. 

4) Can You Dance in a Mermaid Dress?

Yes! However, mermaid gowns are fitted until your knees, so you will be a little more restricted than you would be in your normal clothes. Make sure your dress is properly altered to be comfortable enough for movement. Consider a dress made from a stretchy fabric to increase your mobility.

5) What Should You Wear Under a Mermaid Wedding Dress?

You may want to consider wearing shape-wear underneath your mermaid wedding dress. Most of your body will be hugged tightly by fabric in this shape of dress. Depending on the type of fabric of your dress, the parts of your body you want to highlight, and where the seams are on your dress, you may or may not feel more comfortable in shape-wear.

6) Are There Plus Size Mermaid Wedding Dresses?

Definitely. Most of our mermaid dresses are available in a wide range of sizes. If you love showing off your curves, a mermaid dress is a great idea. In fact, since mermaid gowns are typically fitted and structured, they often look more flattering on brides with a full figure. They also hold your shape better than a ballgown or a loose-fitting dress.

Find the Perfect Mermaid Wedding Dress for You

Now that you’ve seen some options and gotten some answers, you’re ready to start the search for your dream wedding dress. If you’re planning on buying a mermaid wedding dress, you have a few options to choose from. Do you want sleek satin fabric or a detailed lace look? Are you looking for something with a long train or something with a voluminous tulle skirt? Check out some more mermaid wedding dresses to consider your options for style, fit, and texture.