If you're religious, wedding dress shopping probably includes an extra layer of adventure [1]. Not only do you have to find a gown you love, but, if you're getting married in a church, it's also important to find a conservative one [2] appropriate for the ceremony. In an effort to take some of the stress off your plate — you already have enough going on [3]! — we've compiled 40 of our favorite church-appropriate wedding dresses. Read on for some serious inspiration [4].
— Additional reporting by Celia Fernandez
Catherine Deane Zoe Gown [5] ($1,700)
Parker Black Marceline Embellished Halter Gown [6] ($594)
Theia Ruched Chiffon Gown [7] ($895)
Theia Marina Off the Shoulder Petal Gown [8] ($1,495)
Lela Rose Corded Lace-trimmed Crepe Dress - White [9] ($1,595)
Alexander McQueen Cap-Sleeve Gown [10] ($2,565)
Lauren Ralph Lauren Cutout Crepe Dress [11] ($160)
Badgley Mischka Spring 2015 Lombard Wedding Gown w/ Tags [12] ($995)
Nha Khanh Solid Roundneck Dress [13] ($890)
Topshop Women's Bride Bardot Lace Off The Shoulder Gown [14] ($850)
Needle & Thread Rosette Embellished Embroidered Tulle Gown - Ivory [15] ($1,895)
Rachel Zoe Estelle Cutout Maxi Dress [16] ($495)
Asos BRIDAL Lace Burn Out Maxi Dress [17] ($395)
BHLDN Cecelia Dress [18] ($460)
Nicole Miller Carlessa Bridal Gown Women's Dress [19] ($1,200)
Made In USA Kate Long Sleeve Wedding Gown [20] (Sold Out)
MUMU Jocelyn Maxi Dress ~ Wedding Cake Chiffon [21] ($198)
MUMU Sophia Wrap Dress ~ Wedding Cake Chiffon [22] ($184)
Badgley Mischka Jersey Beaded Side Gown [23] (Sold Out)
Self-Portrait Primrose Tiered Lace Gown [24] ($1,550)
Self-Portrait White Rose Lace Open-Back Gown [25] ($1,280)
Alexander McQueen V-Neck Cap-Sleeve Gown [26] ($2,565)
Valentino Corded Cotton-blend Guipure Lace Midi Dress - Ivory [27] ($5,650)
Zimmermann Winsome Lace-trimmed Tieredembroidered Silk Maxi Dress - Ivory [28] ($1,950)
Topshop Women's Bride Tulle & Chantilly Lace Midi Dress [29] ($800)
Monique Lhuillier High Neck Dress [30] (Sold Out)
Self-Portrait Marcela Popover Lace Gown [31] ($850)
Catherine Deane Lavern Gown [32] ($1,900)
Katie May Verona Gown [33] ($2,800)
Self-Portrait Self Portrait White Roses Gown [34] ($1,280)
Theia Louise Gown with Belt [35] ($1,495)
Self-Portrait Eva Backless Silk Wedding Dress [36] (Sold Out)
J. Mendel Monika Sleeveless V-Neck Gown [37] (Sold Out)
Monique Lhuillier Tea Length Dress [38] (Sold Out)
Alice + Olivia Susanne Embellished Lace Gown [39] ($1,695)
David Meister Three-Quarter Sleeve Embroidered Sequin Gown [40] ($995)
Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini - Macramé Lace Maxi Dress - White [41] ($1,250)
Theia Nicole Lace Gown [42] ($1,495)
BCBGMAXAZRIA Estrella Cutout Gown [43] ($368)
Catherine Deane Harlow Gown [44] ($1,800)