Ballgown Wedding Dresses

A ballgown wedding dress is fitted at the bodice and flares out at the waist. A ballgown has the most voluminous skirt out of all the wedding dress silhouettes. Find out more about ballgowns and other silhouettes here.

A princess wedding dress is typically characterized as a voluminous A-line or ballgown with many sparkly embellishments, sequins and beading – picture Cinderella! Princess wedding dresses are usually modeled after classic and royal elements, perfect for the bride invoking a fairytale wedding on her big day. What other time do you get the chance to wear a formal ballgown?

A ballgown is the most forgiving wedding dress silhouette. You can work with your seamstress to sew in additional bust cups for your comfort or check out our shapewear resources.

Some petite or shorter brides may think that a ballgown will be overwhelming on a small frame, but if a ballgown wedding dress is your dream, do not let that stop you from going to a bridal salon and trying a variety of dresses on. Ordering the right size or a special hem with the proper alterations, such as removing a couple of layers of tulle, your dreams can be realized!