Soon snow will be falling, and while a winter wonderland is beautiful, it poses some challenges for weddings. If you’re planning a wedding for sometime between November and March, your first step will be to shop winter wedding dresses. Obviously, you’ll need a gown that will keep you warm, but you might also want to choose a dress that reflects the beauty of a frosted landscape. Our suggestions range from bridal gowns with sleeves, to colored wedding dresses, to intricate lace that mimics the snowflake.

20 Suggestions for Winter Wedding Dresses

One option for choosing a gown both warm and stylish for your wedding day is to shop styles that offer a bolero jacket, capelet, cape, or shawl. You can don the perfectly matched covering while outdoors, then shed it when inside.

Winter wedding dresses with a bolero jacket:

Winter bridal gowns with a capelet, cape, or shawl:

If you’d prefer, bridal gowns with sleeves are another functional and fashionable option for a winter bride. Most modest bridal gowns feature sleeves of some sort, and illusion sleeves are all the rage this year. Bridal gowns with sleeves will assure that you stay warm, while also appearing chic and timeless.

Bridal gowns with sleeves:

More modest bridal gowns:

Another factor to consider when shopping for a winter bridal gown is the fabric. Warm fabrics are obviously preferable for winter wedding dresses, however, typically cool fabrics that are layered can achieve the same end. Cotton and satin are good fabrics to look for, as well as ball gown silhouettes with many-layered skirts. Finally, lace with an appropriate liner will not only keep you toasty, but also emulate the gorgeous, intricate patterns of snowflakes! A winter wedding is the perfect opportunity to consider colored wedding dresses. Colored wedding dresses will insure you photograph beautifully against the white background of winter. Consider dresses with blue or silver colored accents, as well as colored wedding dresses in gold, pearl, or almost any color a few shades from white.

Colored wedding dresses:

What would you look for in winter wedding dresses? Do you have a favorite from the list above? Share it below!