Fashion

23 Bridal Dresses Perfect For A Witchy Wedding

You could say they’re magickal

by Irina Grechko

If you're the type of bride who's picking your flower arrangements based on their healing properties rather than your wedding color palette and more into reading your astrology chart than organizing a seating one, you're probably leaning toward nuptial fashion that reflects your mystical-loving ways too. For brides-to-be in tune with their spiritual side, a cathedral-length cape in lieu of a cathedral-length veil may be more appealing sartorially. And why shouldn't it be? Capes, especially in bridal wear, are stunning and will ensure all eyes are on you when you're saying your vows. (Just look at Solange's wedding for proof.)

If witchy does seem to be the vibe for your big day, know that you aren't only limited to wearing a black dress—even though that's a perfectly fine and often drop-dead gorgeous option no matter what anybody says (we're looking at you, MoB). Instead, you can opt for royal witchy vibes with long billowy sleeves and high necks (hello, Melisandre), feathers (think: Tilda Swinton in The Chronicles of Narnia), sheer lace, vibrant bloom patterns, and celestial patterns (à la Glinda the Good Witch). Ahead, 23 bewitching picks for brides who aren't afraid to spellbind their guests with their style.

Photograph courtesy of Vera Wang.

Vera Wang, Viviana gown, available at Vera Wang.

Photograph courtesy of FORWARD by elyse walker.

Alessandra Rich, Chantilly lace Nymph dress, $2,123, available at FORWARD by elyse walker.

Photograph courtesy of Claire Pettibone.

Claire Pettibone, Raven gown, available at Claire Pettibone.

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Houghton, Dickinson bodysuit and Nora skirt, available at Houghton.

Photograph courtesy of Jonathan Simkhai.

Jonathan Simkhai, Ruffle Lace Tiered Mockneck Gown, $3,495, available at Jonathan Simkhai.

Photograph courtesy of Jenny Packham.

Jenny Packham, Jolene, available at Jenny Packham.

Photograph courtesy of Mara Hoffman.

Mara Hoffman, Selene Sequin Slip Gown, $1,250; Selene Sequin Veil, $300, both available at Mara Hoffman.

Photograph courtesy of Theia.

Theia, Ashoka gown, available at Theia.

Photograph courtesy of Kleinfeld Bridal.

Mark Zunino, dress with cape, available at Kleinfeld Bridal.

Photograph courtesy of Stone Fox Bride.

Stone Fox Bride, The Glenda, $6,800, available at Stone Fox Bride.

Photograph courtesy of Sareh Nouri.

Sareh Nouri, Mona Lisa gown, available at Sareh Nouri.

Photograph courtesy of Reformation.

Reformation, Thea dress, $428, available at Reformation.

Photograph courtesy of Mira Zwillinger.

Mira Zwillinger, Willow gown with feathered train, available at Mira Zwillinger.

Photograph courtesy of Galia Lahav.

Galia Lahav, gown, available at Galia Lahav.

Photograph courtesy of Temperley.

Temperley, Saffron gown, available at Temperley.

Photograph courtesy of Naeem Khan.

Naeem Khan, Kauai gown, available at Naeem Khan.

Photograph courtesy of Sarah Seven.

Sarah Seven, Salano bodysuit and Utopia skirt, available at Sarah Seven.

Photograph courtesy of Ines Di Santo.

Ines Di Santo, Lisette gown, available at Ines Di Santo.

Photograph courtesy of Berta.

Berta, Style 16-120 dress, available at Berta.

Photograph courtesy of Monique Lhuillier.

Monique Lhuillier, Stardust gown, available at Monique Lhuillier.

Photograph courtesy of Reem Acra.

Reem Acra, gown, available at Reem Acra.

Photograph courtesy of BHLDN.

Christos Costarellos, Nessa gown, $2,200, available at BHLDN.

Photograph courtesy of Net-A-Porter.

Stella McCartney, Mirabella gown, $3,780, available at Net-A-Porter.