Many brides are choosing to have smaller wedding ceremonies these days, which means intimate venues and often a more casual wedding dress.
The good news is that low-key bridal gowns can be equally as beautiful and will make you feel just as special as their lavish counterparts. You don't always need extravagant silhouettes or show-stopping trains to make a statement on your wedding day.
If you're looking for proof, we've found the best styles available to buy online now from ASOS, Whistles, Net-a-Porter and more.
How we chose the best casual wedding dresses
- Cut: If your wedding ceremony is more low-key, you likely want a dress with a simple cut and a shorter length without a train. This can mean a very modern mini, a floor-length gown without any fuss, or a midi which is the sweet spot between the two.
- Price: There could be many reasons you've chosen a low-key ceremony, but for those looking to keep costs down, we've only chosen dresses priced at less than £1,000 - with some far more affordable options, too.
- Quality: Casual doesn't mean compromising on quality. We've chosen dresses made from materials that will still have you feeling amazing on your big day. Tactile silks and satins always look luxe, as do jacquard and crepe.
The best casual wedding dresses to shop now
Reformation Casual Wedding Dress
Reformation Ronda Silk Wedding Dress
Made from 100% silk, this stunning Reformation dress has a sleek, figure-skimming cut falling to a maxi length. I think the minimalist style could pass for a designer piece.
Phase Eight Casual Wedding Dress
Phase Eight Ellie Cream Wedding Dress
If you're looking for something simple, flattering and very feminine, Phase Eight's elegant Ellie dress features a V-neckline, soft puff sleeves and a delicate floral appliqué at the waist. It falls to a flowing maxi length.
Whistles Casual Wedding Dress
Whistles Mia Wedding Dress
Whistles' sell-out Mia dress is now back in stock. With its simple silhouette featuring a square neckline and subtly cinched waist, it's beautifully sophisticated and understated.
Rixo Casual Wedding Dress
Rixo Evie Silk Midi Dress
For a vintage style bridal gown, I love Rixo's elegant Evie dress. Made from a glossy silk-jacquard, it's so flattering with its fitted waist, bias skirt, and short flutter sleeves - gorgeous.
Rebecca Vallance Casual Wedding Dress
Rebecca Vallance Bridal Daphne Mini Dress
If you're looking for a mini wedding dress, royal-approved Australian designer Rebecca Vallance has this bow-adorned creation that's beautiful for a truly modern bride. Made from structured crêpe, it has a strapless silhouette with a bow appliqué at the back.
Coast Casual Wedding Dress
Coast Plunge Jacquard Wedding Dress
This dreamy jacquard wedding dress from Coast looks far more expensive than its £169 price tag. Mixing a full skirt and elegant plunge neckline, it has a beautiful embroidered pattern with a textured appearance.
Sachin & Babi Casual Wedding Dress
Sachin & Babi Audra Wedding Dress
The cropped length and spaghetti straps make this flared midi dress by New York label Sachin & Babi perfect for a low-key wedding. I love the delicate crystal-embellished brooches.
Nadine Merabi Casual Wedding Guest Dress
Nadine Merabi Sofia Dress
This embellished dress by Nadine Merabi is beautiful for a more informal bridal outfit. The tulip mini is made from a luxe white crepe fabric, it has a structured bodice and a fuller skirt with liquid gold sequin and beading detail.
Monsoon Casual Wedding Dress
Monsoon Aleah Cowl Lace Wedding Dress
Monsoon's Eve dress is so elegant with its simple cut and long sleeves. It comes with sheer pleated back detail, delicate floral lace and vintage-style buttons.
Karen Millen Casual Wedding Dress
Karen Millen Corsage Bandeau Bridal Mini Dress
With its corsage detail and mini length, Karen Millen's bridal dress has a similar vibe to Sofia Richie's Chanel number, for a fraction of the price. Featuring a fitted silhouette and off-the-shoulder straps, it would be perfect for a smaller city wedding.
LK Bennett Casual Wedding Dress
LK Bennett Lovette Devoré Wedding Dress
Those looking for a modest wedding dress will love this vintage-style piece from LK Bennett's debut bridal collection. Made from an antique cream sheer fabric with floral and heart devoré, it's cut with a high neck, long sleeves, and a floaty maxi-length skirt.
