20 Best Mermaid Wedding Dresses Of All Time
It's a beautiful choice for your big day.
Finding your choices for the best wedding dresses can be extremely stressful, especially when you can't decide which style to choose from. But a mermaid wedding dress is sexy, stylish, and perfect for a bride who wants to show off her curves on her wedding day.
There are plenty of ways to make a mermaid dress work, but the main feature is the dramatic skirt and train, which ensures a gorgeous entrance (and exit!). From there, you can take this look to sleek and simple, or edgy, dramatic, sexy and glamorous. No matter what you choose, it will have people turning heads.
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Under $1,000
1. Theo Low Back Crepe Mermaid Gown
Subtle ruching accentuates the spine-tingling low back on this sleek crepe gown. It's cut with elegant princess seams to flatter the figure.
(Nordstrom, $895)
2. Trumpet/Mermaid Illusion Chapel Train Stretch Crepe Wedding Dress With Lace
Simple yet elegant, this mermaid dress has an illusion lace back and a gorgeous chapel train.
(JJ's House, $234)
3. Azazie Lolita BG
Lolita's gorgeous sweetheart neckline is elegant and flattering for all. Not to mention the wonderful full corset back and lovely layered lace.
(Azazie, $449)
4. Mermaid Chapel Train Knitted Fabric Wedding Dress
This is a v-shaped bodice with lace, a sheer illusion look and crepe skirt that make it undeniably alluring.
(Coco Melody, $799)
5. Trumpet-Mermaid Sweep-Brush Train Lace Wedding Dress
A bold body-hugging dress with a sweet train, key hole back and sphagetti straps, you'll wow everyone.
(Coco Melody, $499)
6. Trumpet-Mermaid Chapel Train Tulle Lace Wedding Dress
This dress is form-fitting and flattering, dipping low in the back with a gorgeous lace trim train.
(Coco Melody, $999)
7. Azazie Priscilla BG
Priscilla accentuates the feminine figure while the exquisite beading detail on the V-neckline adds a glamorous touch. Scalloped lace details finish off her semi-cathedral train.
(Azazie, $649)
8. Mermaid Court Train Organza And Lace Wedding Dress
This one is gorgeous and flirty, and has an added petticoat that gives it even more drama!
(Coco Melody, $499)
Over $1,000
9. Leigh Gown
Replete with floral lace, this romantic gown reminds us of a lush English garden. Delicate blooms extend onto a sweeping train, creating a breathtaking effect.
(BHLDN, $1,600)
10. Milano Gown
Soft lace is swathed in ivory floral embroidery, perfectly placed to highlight your best assets. The v-neckline and delicate flutter sleeves give way to a sexy open back, while a frothy train completes the look.
(BHLDN, $1,290)
11. Sadie Dress Ti Adora by Allison Webb
This ivory sequined embroidered lace trumpet gown has a plunging v-neck halter with a nude illusion back bodice and button detailing.
(Fantasia Bridal, $1,987)
12. Diana Dress by Tara Keely
Ivory Mikado trumpet bridal gown has a strapless horizontal neckline, natural waist, removable bow with lace applique detail, and long sash at the back, with a sweep train.
(Jaehee Bridal, $1,903)
13. Andres Gown
Covered in gorgeous botanical embroidery, this gorgeous boho style dress features a scoop neckline and sultry open back, and sheer bell sleeves are a whimsical finish.
(BHLDN, $1,500)
14. Maden Lace & Tulle Mermaid Gown
Lavish, sparkling lacy blooms float across the illusion-veiled bodice of a romantic mermaid gown fashioned with airy tulle godets, flaring the skirt for a stunning look on your special day.
(Nordstrom, $2,370)
15. Illusion Sleeve Embroidered Trumpet Gown
Epaulet-like lace appliqués seem to float from the illusion sleeves on this mesmerizing trumpet gown embroidered with opulent beaded vines and softly falling blooms.
(Nordstrom, $8,470)
16. Emily V-Neck Mermaid Gown
This sensual mermaid gown is topped with a plunging v-neck bodice embellished in floral scrolls and a lattice-lace inset waist. The hips and back have a sheer illusion v-inset that transitions to the white sheen of the ultrasmooth crepe skirt and sweeping chapel-length train.
(Nordstrom, $2,370)
17. Imelda Lace Mermaid Gown
Play the part of bombshell bride in this stunningly intricate lace gown with sultry slipped-off straps and a silhouette that hugs your curves before dramatically flaring below the hips into a dramatic train.
(Nordstrom, $3,090)
18. Racimo V-Back Crepe Mermaid Gown
Tonal embroidery textures the dramatic cut of a mermaid gown featuring a bodice defined by deep and sharp-edged Vs on all sides. The steep angles transition to gentle curves down the skirt and around the chapel train.
(Nordstrom, $2,630)
19. Astral Mermaid Gown
The raised geometric pattern, daring back cutout, and dramatic mermaid skirt make an undeniably modern statement that's sure to command attention on your special day.
(Nordstrom, $1,775)
20. Sophia Tolli Bridals
This lace over misty tulle, fit and flare gown with sequin lightly scattered throughout, features an off-the-shoulder, deep plunging sweetheart neckline with a semi-sheer peekaboo, a low cut back with a sheer illusion panel, a zipper trimmed with diamante buttons, and a court train.
(House of Brides, $1,798)
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