Silhouette Spotlight: A-Line Wedding Dresses

A classic silhouette for the traditional-meets-romantic bride, A-line wedding dresses are the style you’ll want for your wedding day. Completely figure-flattering, A-line gowns can be worn at any celebration. From gowns that are slightly boho to styles that bring the glamour, there is an A-line wedding dress for every bride! This universally flattering silhouette looks incredible on a variety of shapes and sizes; take it from our real brides! Read on for their first-hand experiences with this style of wedding dress:

Real Bride: Eileen 

Dress Chosen: Essense of Australia #D2639

Eileen was searching for a gown that would make her feel truly beautiful, but a string of health problems shook her confidence before she began the dress shopping experience. “I thought I’d like to wear a mermaid dress with lace, but when it came to trying on different styles, the mermaid fit did not look flattering on me. Following some health issues, I gained almost 20 pounds and could no longer fit into my normal size 2 dress styles. I focused my search on A-line gowns and found something with simplistic elegance that made me look relaxed and at ease! The fabric was exquisite. #D2639 was the perfect combination of sexy and cute and…it has pockets!”

Real Bride: Amanda 

Dress Chosen: Martina Liana #822

Photo: Kathy DeNino

Amanda shocked her groom and all of her guests by choosing an A-line! “I think every single one of our friends and family were expecting me to wear a form-fitting gown. Instead, I showed up in a classic A-line that nobody expected! Being able to surprise my groom as well as our guests was amazing. The dress made me feel like a bride and was comfortable enough to dance all night!”

Real Bride: Cassidy

Dress Chosen: Essense of Australia #D2186

Cassidy sought out a bridal shop that specializes in helping curvy brides find the perfect fit. “I’m plus size and completely comfortable and confident with myself. This Essense of Australia A-line was the first dress I tried on and I had never seen anything like it before in my life! It fits my vivacious and bubbly personality. Everyone loved it on me.” 

Real Bride: Shelby

Dress Chosen: Stella York #6603

For Real Bride Shelby, comfort was at the top of her priorities in finding the perfect wedding dress. “I wanted to feel my most comfortable and beautiful in my own skin. I knew I wanted an A-line style. When I put on #6603, the dress fit like a glove! My alterations were very minimal and I just felt like my dress was made for me – it’s the best feeling in the world!” 

Real Bride: Olga

When Real Bride Christine began her dress shopping experience, she was torn between a mermaid gown and an A-line silhouette. If you’re avoiding “poof” at all costs but still want the drama of a full skirt, A-line is your go-to style! “After trying on what felt like hundreds of dresses, I found Style #6243 in the most perfect pink shade! I did not want a ballgown, but this A-line made me feel like a princess and I was won over! I couldn’t be happier with how I felt and looked on my wedding day.”