11 casual wedding dresses for a low-key ceremony

Casual wedding dresses are becoming increasingly popular these days as many couples are choosing to have smaller ceremonies. This means more intimate venues, fewer guests and a often a less extravagant dress for the bride.

Equally, multiple weddings are also becoming the norm, with couples tying the knot in front of close friends and family before having a bigger ceremony later on. Brides are opting for more than one wedding dress, the first usually more casual than the second.

The good news is that low-key bridal gowns can be just as beautiful as their lavish counterparts. You don't need statement silhouettes or show-stopping trains to feel special on your big day.

Celebrities wearing casual wedding dresses

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Just because it's 'casual' doesn't mean it can't be Chanel. Sofia Richie wore a mini dress adorned with the brand's signature camellia flower for her wedding reception - one of three of her bridal gowns by the Parisian fashion house. The sleeveless style made its debut on the runway in the AW93 haute couture show, worn by Claudia Schiffer.

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Sophie Habbo was another bride who chose a more casual wedding dress for her nuptials to Jamie Laing in London, before their second celebration in Spain. The couple got married at Chelsea Registry Office and Sophie wore a mini dress by Vivienne Westwood, complete with a corset bodice, sweetheart neckline, off-the-shoulder straps, and a tulip skirt.

The Duchess of Sussex chose a modest wedding dress by Givenchy's Clare Waight Keller when she married Prince Harry in 2018, but it was the Stella McCartney gown she stepped out in later that day that had me obsessed. The elegant halterneck design had a simple floor-length silhouette and open back.

How I chose the best casual wedding dresses

• Cut: If your wedding ceremony is more low-key, you likely want a dress with a simple cut without a train, and possibly a shorter length. I've included a mix of very modern minis, floor-length gowns without too much fuss, and understated midi dresses which hit 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, I'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. I've chosen dresses made from materials that will still have you feeling amazing on your wedding day. Tactile silks and satins always look luxe, as do jacquard and crepe.