The turn of the season marks a change, and not just in the leaves. Autumn gives way to a more romantic and moody feel. Wedding Wire now reports that September and October have jumped up to the two most popular wedding months. And it’s no surprise to us. From the crisp feeling in the air to the cozy vibes, fall weddings are truly lovely, especially for wedding gown pictures. So what you need next is the perfect fall wedding dress to match. We’re sharing unique fall wedding dress ideas for 2026 to help you capture the magic of the season.
What Kind of Wedding Dress Should A Bride Wear in the Fall?
- Lace Wedding Dress
- Lace wedding dresses are a classic choice and can help enhance the rustic feeling of a fall wedding.
- Long Sleeve Wedding Dress
- With the weather getting cooler, long sleeve wedding dresses are a great choice in the fall.
- High Neck Wedding Dress
- High neck wedding dresses are coming back in a major way, and we think they look extra special at a fall wedding.
- Illusion Wedding Dress
- An illusion wedding dress is stunning year-round, but there’s something special about an illusion gown in the fall.
Indoor vs. Outdoor Autumn Wedding
Trying to decide whether to host an indoor or outdoor autumn wedding? Here are some things to consider. First and foremost is your wedding date. If you’re thinking about getting married in early fall, that’s a great time to have your wedding outdoors. With the remnants of summer slowly slipping away, the weather starts to cool, making it an optimal time to be outside. If you’re worried about cold weather affecting your wedding day, consider having a tent wedding. A clear tent keeps you comfortable, insulated from the elements, while still enjoying all the beauty the season has to offer.
If you’re getting married in late fall, we would recommend an indoor wedding. Depending on where you live, you’re certain to feel a chill in the air come November, so hosting your wedding inside will be best. A venue like a barn helps to embrace all the rustic vibes that autumn brings. Fall is all about feeling cozy, so make your space feel the same with touches of flannel, warm colors inspired by the changing foliage, and decor like aged wine barrels and dried flowers. These elements will help bring that seasonal effect inside, creating an ambiance of southern charm that suits fall weddings so well.
Not all fall weddings follow this trend. If you live in states like Florida or California or are looking to celebrate in a tropical destination, you can have a beach wedding any time of year. This gives you a chance to step away from the sleeves and lace of typical fall wedding dresses and have fun with beautiful beachy gowns! For beach weddings, you can choose from boho A-lines to slinky slip dresses and more beach wedding dress ideas.
Unique Fall Wedding Dress Styles & Silhouettes
When you get married, you want a dress that feels uniquely you. That’s no exception for an autumnal wedding. From chic styles to vintage-inspired silhouettes, there’s a dress for every fall bride. Florals for spring may not be groundbreaking, but we think wedding dresses with a bevy of botanical details are a beautiful option for the fall season. From vine-inspired embroidery to leafy appliqués, these floral details inspire us for fall weddings.
Whether it’s a delicate illusion neckline or a breathtaking back, illusion wedding dress designs scream fall. And there’s something so elegant and romantic about illusion long sleeves, either fitted to the arm or beautifully billowing.
A-lines and ball gowns reign supreme for fall wedding dress silhouettes. These silhouettes are timeless, versatile, and can offer that classic princess bride feel. A-lines can fit any theme and venue, making it an easy silhouette to wear for a fall wedding.
Fall Wedding Dresses with Sleeves
Fall is the perfect season to start embracing a wedding dress with sleeves. From delicate illusion sleeves to lovely lined long sleeves, a fall wedding dress with sleeves is an easy choice. One of our favorites for the season is our Chassé wedding dress. The strapless cat eye neckline rests on a sheerly draped corset bodice, softened by the option of an illusion jacket, with its high neck and long sleeves, for a romantic, versatile touch. The ball gown silhouette floats with quiet elegance, featuring a satin ribbon waistband to emphasize the flare of the A-line, designed in floral burnout organza appliquéd tulle
Simple Fall Wedding Dress Ideas
Simple is stunning, especially at a fall wedding. The clean lines and delicate details of a simple fall wedding dress allow you to stand apart from the beauty of the season. A style like our Vivienne wedding dress is a top contender, especially when paired with our Rhinestone Twist Back Bolero. Vivienne is a Mikado ball gown that exudes effortless sophistication. A soft scoop neckline and matching scoop back are framed by delicate thin straps, while elongating princess seams sculpt the silhouette with subtle precision, elongating the silhouette. Buttons trail gracefully down the back to the flowing train, adding a hint of classic romance. The full skirt floats with serene elegance, creating a gown that feels airy, luminous, and simply captivating.
Casual Fall Wedding Dress Ideas
Fall weddings have an inherent warm feel, so we can see why some brides might take a more casual approach when it comes to their wedding dress. But casual certainly doesn’t mean plain or boring. A casual fall wedding dress can be full of details and intricacies, but in an effortless way that makes it easy to wear. Our Esmerelda wedding dress is delicate and romantic clean square neckline and sleeveless bodice are softened by intricate floral appliqué details, while an open scoop back adds a touch of airy allure. Buttons trail down the chapel-length train for that classic touch for a gown that looks as natural as it feels.
Plus Size Fall Wedding Dress Ideas
Regardless of your body type, there’s a perfect wedding dress for you. For our plus-size fall brides, we usually recommend an A-line silhouette. Not only is it one of our favorite shapes for the season, but it also tends to be the most flattering on all bodies, with a fitted bodice and flowing “A”-shaped skirt. Our Wren wedding dress embodies the understated elegance of fall. The sweetheart basque waist bodice is softened by a delicate lace overlay that forms an illusion neckline. Detachable off-the-shoulder sleeves float gently, adding a whisper of ethereal romance, while the box-pleated satin skirt opens with fluid, graceful movement.
Bohemian Style Wedding Dresses For Autumn
Elegant and effortless, bohemian wedding dresses perfectly suit the fall season. With a stunning mix of fabrics, botanical lace and embroidery, and billowing silhouettes, a boho wedding dress is one of the most popular styles. And with all the beauty of autumn on full display, this is the perfect chance to embrace those natural elements. Our Tendu wedding dress is a delicately enchanting A-line gown that brings out the best of boho. The airy organza featuring a burnout floral design with a strapless, cat eye neckline on a boned bodice to support the plunging detail. Detachable flare sleeves enhance that boho feel, or style the gown with the detachable organza scarf to flow behind you gentle, airy motion. Our Tendu gown is also available in black for our fall brides who love a dark and dreamy look.
Fall Wedding Dress Colors: Is it okay to wear a champagne wedding dress?
There are so many breathtaking colors during autumn that it’s hard not to take inspiration from all the shades of the season. So when a bride is wondering, “Is it ok for me to wear this wedding dress color?” Our answer is absolutely yes! Warm tones like champagne, prosecco, and cappuccino are beautiful accents to a fall wedding dress. Our Eléa wedding dress is a gorgeous prosecco fall bridal gown. Like the bubbly, this gown looks effervescent in pearl and sequin beaded tulle, with a bustier bodice featuring a square neckline and basque waist to create a beautiful shape on the ball gown silhouette. The prosecco tone pops with the sparkling detail, perfectly matching the colors of fall.
Picking The Right Fabric for a Fall Bride
As the weather cools down during the fall season, you want to make sure you’re picking the right fabric for your wedding dress that will keep you cozy and comfortable all night long. Depending on the month of your wedding and where you live, it’s safe to say you may need a heavier fabric for your fall wedding dress. Something like Mikado is a beautiful choice. Mikado is a heavier variation of silk that is sleek and chic, and better suited for cooler climates. Brocade fabric is another great choice for a fall wedding dress and is distinguished by the unique jacquard, or raised design, that’s woven into the fabric. The stiffer material is great for structured gowns, like our Coppéllia wedding dress, a breathtaking, basque waist ball gown featuring a strapless neckline with an exaggerated scoop shape and corset boning, all in lovely floral brocade fabric.
Selecting the Perfect Neckline for a Fall Wedding Dress
Personal preference comes first and foremost when deciding the details of your dream fall wedding dress. A neckline with love for fall wedding dresses is an illusion neckline. Elegant and effortless, an illusion neckline offers you the beauty of a strapless style with all the support you could need. The sheer effect highlights stunning lace designs that keep you covered without becoming too modest. Our Vittoria wedding dress strikes a balance between vintage grace and modern allure. The corded lace mini features an illusion bodice with a refined high neckline, delicate long sleeves, and an open keyhole back that adds a hint of drama. A detachable basque waist overskirt transforms the look with sculptural volume and soft bow details.
Cute Back Details for a Fall Wedding Dress
The back of your wedding dress should look as good as the front. Whether it's a stunning illusion back or a lace-up corset, there are many options that make cute back details for a fall wedding dress. One of our favorites is a keyhole back. Designed in a variety of shapes, from simple circles to geometric windows, a keyhole back is an effortlessly elegant way to show some skin. Our Glissade wedding dress is a simple and sculpted ball gown with a breathtaking keyhole back. The bateau neckline and princess seams create a graceful, elongated silhouette, while beaded floral appliqués trace the bodice, contouring the Mikado ball gown with luminous detail. An open keyhole back adds a whisper of allure, finished with buttons that cascade to the hemline.
Which Sleeve Style is Best for an Autumn Bride?
Autumn is the perfect time to embrace a sleeved wedding dress. From dainty cap sleeves to stunning illusion long sleeves, there are lots of great choices for a fall wedding dress with sleeves. Bishop sleeves are a vintage-inspired style that we love for autumn. A long sleeve that gathers at the wrist, creating a bubble shape, these sleeves look lovely, both sheer and fully lined. Our Larkspur wedding dress is equal parts romantic and whimsical. The draped cowl neckline frames the décolletage, accented with a delicate peek-a-boo lace inset, while a V-shaped back edged in lace adds a whisper of allure. Long bishop sleeves with matching lace cuffs and a ruched waistband sculpt the silhouette with graceful refinement, leading to a flowing chiffon skirt finished with a ruffled feather hem.
Looking for something to transition a strapless gown for fall? Our Cascading Pearl Tulle T-Shirt, styled with our Elodie wedding dress, does just that. The sheer tulle t-shirt features illusion long sleeves and a mock neckline, and can be worn under or over your dress to transform the look.
Pairing the Perfect Accessories for Your Fall Wedding Dress
Once you’ve chosen your fall wedding dress, you need the perfect accessories to match. There isn't a more classic accessory than a veil. From grand cathedral-length styles to sweet elbow-length and even vintage birdcage veils, the right veil can elevate your gown and help show a bit of personality. We love the floral embroidery on our Threadwork Embroidered Cathedral Length Veil with Blusher, designed to match our Kya wedding dress. The layered veil is edged with threadwork, floral embroidery that embodies the essence of autumn, while the blusher detail delicately hides the face for a more traditional look.
If you opted for a strapless style, but want a little extra coverage and drama, we love a neck scarf. This accessory is trending for a reason. The timeless design and effortless extravagance it adds to a dress is hard to resist. We have scarves available in chiffon, Mikado, and organza, so you can select the perfect style to match your dress.
Fall Wedding Dress Ideas for Your Bridal Party
With the perfect fall wedding dress found, it's time for your bridal party to embrace the feeling of fall with their dresses. From the mother of the bride and groom to your bridesmaids, we’ve got plenty of options to invoke autumn’s warm and romantic spirit.
Fall Wedding Dresses for Mother of the Bride
Jewel tones beautifully accent a fall wedding and are a sophisticated and mature color choice for the mother of the bride and groom. Think deep emeralds, warm reds, rich plums, and radiant blues. Our Cap Sleeve Taffeta A-Line Evening Gown highlights structured elegance with sparkling embellishment in a gorgeous navy shade. This taffeta A-line gown features a v-neckline with a collar and short sleeves, adorned with beaded lace appliqués that extend to the waist of the skirt. The sculpted silhouette combines classic tailoring with subtle, luminous detail for a refined, modern look.
Fall Wedding Dresses for Mother of the Groom
For the mother of the groom, when it comes to standing apart from the other members of the wedding party, it’s the sophisticated embellishments that can make all the difference. Our 3D Floral Off The Shoulder Mikado Mermaid Evening Gown is certainly a standout. In a rich magenta shade, this mermaid gown beautifully blends simplified design with dramatic details. The luminous Mikado dress features a modified sweetheart neckline and draped off-the-shoulder sleeves adorned with beaded 3D florals. Elongating princess seams enhance the silhouette, creating a look that is both modern and gracefully refined.
Fall Wedding Dresses for Bridesmaids
Since you now have all the tools to find your perfect fall wedding dress, it’s time for your besties to find their perfect fall bridesmaid dress. Your bridesmaids should compliment you when standing by your side at your fall wedding. Beautiful burgundys, rich chocolates, brilliant emeralds, and glowing bronzes, are all tones that make the most of the season, pulling from the naturally occurring shades you see around you. This makes for the most incredible mix and match bridal party. We love the way our Strapless Column Chiffon Bridesmaid Dress with Neck Scarf looks when combined with other tonal shades, giving each girl their own presence while remaining totally unified. If you want your bridesmaids to wear different gowns, consider mixing our Luxe Satin style, like the Halter Neck Open Tie Back Luxe Satin Bridesmaid Dress, with our V-Neck Empire Waist Open Back Bridesmaid Dress with Neck Scarf for a simple, yet ultra-chic fall bridal party.
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