Ever since every young girl saw Cinderella walk down the aisle to marry her prince charming, every potential bride in us has longed to have the perfect wedding, particularly wearing the perfect wedding dress. The dreamy brides just lurking in every female psyche have dreamt of wearing the perfect wedding dress for her perfect wedding!

Today’s trends in bridal gowns have returned to vintage and classic styles but with a modern twist. Brides have always want their dream wedding dresses to be timeless and classical but with the current wedding trend ¾ the resurgence of destination weddings, the mishmash of tech-savvy and eco-friendly weddings and backyard receptions ¾ wedding dresses nowadays have turned casual, a casual wedding dress incorporating today’s modern fashion trends and twists.

The most popular casual wedding dress style opted by more and more brides and designers for this year favors the classic vintage but subtle, modern and fresh casual wedding dress style. Brides and designers nowadays are trying to incorporate the modern look but not super-trendy in the classic bridal look of yesterday, making brides look subtlety elegant and classic but chicly modern and fresh!

New, fresh and trendy casual wedding dress designs that have come to the forefront in the recent past, incorporating the ever classical vintage look, are the forerunners in casual wedding dress style this year. So, backless and corset casual wedding dresses, along with some captivating embroidery and detailing have captured the wedding style this year. Moreover, crystals, pearls and sequins are currently being favored. Gone are the wedding dresses that are very classic and traditional. Subtle, simple but elegant and chicly fresh and modern are the keywords that a casual wedding dress will be focusing on this year.

Check out these top casual wedding dress trends for a quick cheat sheet:

In Trend: the Vintage Look is Back

Re-embroidered Lace Vintage A-line Bridal Gown with Sleeves BG113  

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Vintage bridal gown features in sheer overlay with exquisite lace motifs and very short sleeves. Satin sash accents a sweet bow tie. Hidden back zipper, sweep length train.

Due to the current economic demands, today’s casual wedding dresses are more low-key but still chic and fashionable. That’s why the vintage casual wedding dress has been increasingly becoming popular. Brides and designers alike are all caught up with the vintage fever and falling head over heels for retro looks.

From the elegant long train1900 Edwardian and Titanic wedding dress style to the elegant lacy flapper casual wedding dresses style of the 20s or the 30s and 40s Depression era glass and tea-length dresses to the rock and roll 50s more fancy casual wedding dresses and the much shorter casual wedding dresses of the psychedelic 1960s and the 70s roller-coaster mishmash of flowing patterns, Victorian style neckline and Camelot sleeves or Bat-wing sleeves casual wedding dresses along with long trains or even going all Wedding Singer or the elegant 80s Princess Diana influenced casual wedding dress style, not only are vintage dresses unique and fashionable but they are also eco-friendly and inexpensive as well ¾ which more and more brides care about nowadays. So brides can now incorporate old-school glamour with a modern twist while keeping budget worries at bay.

Now choose your favorite era, find the perfect vintage dress that is retro without looking dated and get it altered to fit you perfectly or choose from these vintage styles and have your perfect casual wedding dress fashioned!

Sleeves Are In!

Style BC062

Elegant wedding dress with re-embroidered sheer overlay gathered with a narrow waist sash. Crystal beading & sequins are shimmering all over the sheer tulle overlay which has a chapel train. Good option as a beach wedding dress. Still gorgeous as a plus size wedding gown.

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Kate Middleton’s casual wedding dress style of beautiful sheer lace long sleeves has influenced more and more brides nowadays. Though unexpected, sleeves are fashionable, classy, and flatter every bride’s figure.

V-necks Still In!

Elegant Halter Mermaid/Trumpet Casual Wedding Dress with Beading BG108

Elegant wedding dress features in chiffon. Plunging halter v-neckline with fit-n-flared mermaid/trumpet silhouette creates a graceful beauty. Hand-beaded waist hand crosses around the open back. Hidden back zipper, sweep train.

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Though necklines, as usual, are going to be the ones that complement the bride the most, casual wedding dress with narrow but deep v-neck showing a little sexy skin, without revealing too much is still in trend with brides nowadays. This casual wedding dress style helps elongate the bride’s figure, making them look tall and thin ¾ and who doesn’t want that?

Backless is Sexy!

Beach Bridal Gown (BC175)

Graceful beach wedding dress features in great Chiffon flowing effortlessly to the floor. Sweetheart neckline is paired with demure spaghetti straps which widen gradually backward and then accent a crisscross at the back. Adorned with exquisite crystals and beads, waistline revels in asymmetrical pleats. Full length skirt drapes down in a modified silhouette. This dress is fully lined.

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If want to look sexy on your wedding day, backless casual wedding dress is your best choice.

Every bride (almost) loves to look sexy and glamorous, with a hint of elegance on her wedding day. Brides want to look hot and stunning for their grooms. So, if you possess a well-toned, beautiful back, don’t hesitate to flaunt it on your wedding day. Choose a backless casual wedding dress.

A backless casual wedding dress embodies romance and ignites the feelings of passion and love. They make the bride look more attractive and stunning to the groom!

Usually, backless casual wedding dress features low back line and are often sleeveless or strapless. These backless casual wedding dresses are ideally suited for thin or slim brides as well as destination weddings, beach wedding or a summer weddings.

Sexy and Figure-hugging Corset!

Elegant Taffeta Corset Wedding Dress with Beads and Flowers BG106

Elegant bridal gown features in taffeta. Fitted strapless bodice accents an array of flattering flowers down from top, while scattered crystals and beads add extra sparkle. Full ball gown skirt is richly picked up. Lace up back, chapel length train.

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Corset style casual wedding dresses are in vogue nowadays. You should definitely consider them while picking your casual wedding dress! The much special sexy and easy-fit element that corset styled casual wedding dresses possess can spice up any casual wedding dresses.

Brides go for these corset style casual wedding dress for the classic figure correcting options it gives the brides wearing them, ensuring that the wearer look a perfect and sexy bride.

Corset styled casual wedding dress does not only embody sexiness but it is also casual and trendy. These corset styled casual wedding dresses will all give the bride an elegant look, as the corset hugs and shapes the bride’s figure. There are many styles of corset style casual wedding dresses out there. Brides can choose a corset wedding dress designed according to the look they want to don.

Grecian Look: Subtlety Sexy

Halter Chiffon Wedding Gown BC648

Grecian destination bridal gown in Chiffon featuring a softly gathered empire waistline and self tying halter straps. The draped skirt has been caught up on one side and accented with crystal beading and hand-made chiffon flowers. A small sweep train finishes the look.

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Draping and luxurious, the Grecian style casual wedding dress showcases comfort and sexiness. Suitable for most body shapes, the Grecian style casual wedding dress have been one of the favored casual wedding dresses of all times.

Best in silky and smooth fabrics, Grecian style casual wedding dress are usually floor-length with detailing around the strap or neckline area. If you want a contemporary look, go for asymmetrical straps and a bold color.

Grecian style casual wedding dress is absolutely perfect for beach weddings!

More than the Traditional White Casual Wedding Dress

Gorgeous Mermaid Casual Wedding Gown with Corset Back BG121

Gorgeous mermaid wedding gown features in satin. Sweetheart bodice accents pleats and crystals. Exquisite hand-beaded lace makes this beauty elegant enough. Lace up back, sweep length train.

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The de rigueur white bridal dresses are out! Expect to see more and more brides walk down the aisle in casual wedding dresses that are pink, gray, or even purple. More in-depth color coordination is now in trend for casual wedding dresses. Though some brides are still wearing white most of the time, fashion conscious brides of today are now into a hodgepodge of two and three colors instead of just one complementing color. Also a trending idea is accenting black with a bright color.

Always a standard regardless of wedding trends is the classic white and black with accentual accessories and bouquets in vibrant colors. While, the orange wedding theme remains a favorite from 2010.

Moreover, bridesmaids are now wearing bold, bright and vibrant colors. For less adventurous brides, accenting with a shot of color through colored gemstone jewelry, a ribbon sash, or a great pair of shoes can be a great way to personalize the traditional and classic dress.

Personalizing Your Casual Wedding Dress

Strapless Taffeta A-line Corset Wedding Gown with Beading BG104

Strapless A-line bridal gown features in taffeta. Hand-beaded lace motifs accent the bodice gracefully. Lace up back, chapel length train.

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The traditional looking wedding gowns are out! As every bride wants their wedding to be unique and to look stunning and memorable ¾ stamping a long lasting great impression ¾ to her guests but especially to her groom, brides nowadays personalizes their wedding gowns. Casual wedding dresses are now accented with some fascinating embroidery and detailing. Crystals, cubic zirconium, pearls and sequins embellished bodices are now the current favorite at the moment.

Brides want to look unique but elegant and chic! Swarovski crystals are now the current trend in detailing. Even mail ordered casual wedding dresses are personalized to make it look more unique and one of a kind ¾ as one knows that these casual wedding dresses are not one of a kind.

Lacey and Flowing Fabric

Style BC527

Elegant summer wedding dress features in Chiffon. Strapless gown features a pleated empire bodice that is accented with a detachable flower and feather pin. The beautiful flowing skirt is created from multiple layers of bias-cut chiffon. Hidden back zipper with hook and eye closure, fully lined in satin.

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Most casual wedding dress silhouettes of today are refined and include the delicate overlaying of fabrics such as chiffon, tulle and lace. Moreover, net and laces have become to lead the casual wedding dress brigade this year.

Short or Tea-Length Gowns Are Also In!

Style BC014

Style BC014 features in Lace. This strapless simple wedding dress features a slightly curved neckline. Close-fitting natural waist is encrusted with embroidered lace. A-line silhouette skirt is accented by the high-low hemline. Crystal beading, sequins and pearls throughout the gown and an asymmetrical hemline. This gown is fully lined. Good option as a beach wedding dress.

Simple, casual weddings have been a continuing trend in wedding trends ¾ more so with today’s economic uncertainties. Aside being affordable, guests can wear comfortable clothes and eat fun, unfussy food while dancing to Top 80’s hits. Weddings like these call for short casual wedding dresses or smart and chic tea length wedding dresses, so the bride can join and enjoy party till dawn with her guests.

Tea-length casual wedding dresses, simply put, are casual wedding dresses that are hemmed to end at the shins, falling several inches above the ankles and often hark back to the 50s with wide, full skirts.

Bouncy, fun and fashionable, tea-length casual wedding dresses are now becoming very popular at the moment. These tea length casual wedding dresses can be worn for a number of occasions, be it a wedding or a garden party or a wedding by the beach. Tea length casual wedding dress is ideal with a sweetheart neckline and lots of retro accessories as well as wedding shoes and accessories can play an integral role in drastically changing the look of the dress.

Accessorized! Accessorized! Casual Wedding Dress Accessories

Accessories can turn even a plain casual wedding dress into an elegant glamorous outfit perfect for an informal wedding.

• Veils. Shorter trains and veils ¾ especially the bird cage veils ¾ are popular accessories.

Style VE10

Two-Tier Knee Wedding Veil

This vintage wedding veil is trimmed with satin ribbon ties embellishments for added glamor. It is sure to look graceful atop any blushing bride. The first tier measures approx. 19 inches and the second approx. 45 inches.
Available in White, Light Ivory and Ivory.

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• Pretty boleros, and shawls. For colder weathers, brides have a choice of wraps of faux-fur, velvet, heavy satin, or pashmina. While, for the Spring or Summer bride, they can chose light weight fabrics, including organza, lace, tulle and chiffon. These make perfect wraps and reduce sun exposure on bare arms and shoulders.
• Jewelry. Remaining as the top jewelry of choice for necklaces and earrings are pearls, rhinestones, and crystals. Also a popular accent for wearing on the dress, in the hair or on the bouquet handle is crystal brooches. The right bridal jewelry adds bling to even a simple casual wedding dress.
• Head Accessories. A well chosen bridal head piece can be a great accessory. Though the bride’s hairstyles remain simple ¾ with most brides opting to wear their hair down in loose waves or pulled back softly in loose chignons, the trend nowadays is in head accessories, with modern, trendy brides opting in choosing creative hair ornaments like clips, combs or barrettes with flowers, and even tiaras embellished with rhinestones, crystals and even gemstones.

One trend that was influenced by the recent royal wedding is the elegant and quirky British mini-hat known as the fascinator. Attached to the head with clips or combs, these small hair ornaments can be decorated with anything from feather to flowers to genuine gems. Trendy brides of today are topping bridal fascinators with retro birdcage veils for a bridal look that is totally 2011.

• Stylish Chic but Comfortable Shoes. Brides of today are no longer burden of wearing boring white satin pumps. They now have the option to adding a sassy pair of bloody red killer stiletto heels, a patent leather heels, a vintage-inspired pair of suede booties, or beaded flat sandals, to tailor their casual wedding dress to their wedding.

Some brides are even opting to skip the killer heels altogether and opt to wear comfortable, neutral-tone ballet flats so they can dance all night without blisters!

Choosing stylish wedding shoes that fit the bride’s casual wedding dress is a must with informal dresses, since shorter lengths ensure the shoes are more visible than they are with formal gowns.

So you see, even if it’s a black and white photo, you can just imagine how pretty this would have been in color. This just proves that you don’t have to show off much skin to look stunning in your wedding day. You can just be simple like Audrey and let your inner beauty shine through!

See the gold floral applique all over, the frills, the gold jewelry, hat and all? Definitely has Marie Antoinette written all over it. If you’re going for this look, just go with minimal makeup or else you’ll look like a carnival performer. So go ahead and indulge yourself; wear a Marie Antoinette wedding dress!

Also notice the floral applique on the skirt. Doesn’t it look oriental? It reminds me of cherry blossoms which are reminiscent of Korea. And the hairstyle, it’s so romantic! It’s sort of a cross between Asian and vintage, don’t you think so?

Short wedding dresses, especially those with hemlines above the knee, are great for petite women since it creates the illusion of longer legs. It also gives you a chance to show off that gorgeous stiletto since it bares the feet.

The trick to creating the illusion of height is don’t let the wedding dress cut you in half; it should cut you in thirds. Not talking literally of course lol. What I mean is the smallest part of your waist should be emphasized and not the part around the hips. Just see the photo above. The bride had a woven belt placed right where it should be.

If you can’t wear an all-pink dress, try wearing a white wedding dress with a hint of pink instead. Just like this impeccable wedding dress. You’d never mistake it for another occasion, would you? Wow this dress looks too good to be true! I mean this is something you’d wanna put on a museum, don’t you think so?

Or if you really want to go for a pink wedding dress, you can match it with a dark, dramatic color such as the safe black. The contrast sends a message that the dress is intended for a more mature and special occasion that is the wedding. Aside from black, you can also use burgundy, violet, navy, brown, etc.

This has got to be one of the most breathtaking sheath wedding dresses I’ve ever seen. In fact, I would like to take this as one of my inspirations for my very own wedding. I love how the ruffles curl up to form like rose petals on a figure-hugging, mermaid-cut wedding dress.

This is another sheath lace wedding dress that’s simple yet stunning. The layer of flimsy yet intricate sheath lace makes the wedding dress sophisticated with a vintage feel. This is for someone who wants a classy, effortless style. This is something that can be worn by a woman from late 20s to 30’s.

Classic

Put the sash around the smallest part of your waist and tie it at the back in a ribbon. You can also add some floral applique at front in the same color for that added romantic feel. Put your hair in a slick bun to emphasize the sash detailing.

Mid-rib

Want to radiate that Spanish bride feel in your sash wedding dress? Tie a short black sash just below your chest and make sure it’s just enough that you can knot it at front. Have your hair in a messy yet elegant updo, put on some natural, earthy makeup and voila! You’re now a hot mamacita!

Front

If you want your sash to just complement the other details you’ll be wearing, such as a floral hairpiece, you can tie it in a ribbon at front. Make sure the sash isn’t that thick, just 1-2 inches is fine.

Flouncy dresses made of airy material are ideal as island casual wedding dresses. Add a bit of elegance to an otherwise simple wedding dress by tying your hair in a ribbon and using a jeweled purse. Doesn’t this look remind you of Blair Waldorf in Gossip Girl?

This is another way to make a statement in your island casual wedding dress. Wear something with layers of light fabric you can sashay on. And if you feel like your dress is too simple, add an interesting piece of fancy accessories, like necklace made out of shells and beads. Part your hair sideways, brush it up, and set it up with hairspray.

Hot mess – Wear it on loose, bouncy, volumized hair! This look is so sexy! It’s messed up yet beautiful at the same time. Even better if your hair’s got highlights. Tease your hair to perfection with this look!

Sleek and put together – This is the way to go if you want elegance and sophistication for your wedding look. Perfect for showing off nice shoulders too.

Asian princess – This look is so cute! Wear natural makeup with a bit of shimmer on your lids and apples of your cheeks. Put on some false lashes, load up on mascara, line those eyes. Put your hair in an updo and add some fringes in the side. and let that little tiara hang on your forehead. So princessy!