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18 Best Princess Wedding Dresses For The Bride Who Doesn't Do Things By Halves

The romantic and glamorous wedding dresses you've been dreaming of. Step this way for full skirts, embroidered bodices and feathers for days.

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Yes, we understand the many appeals of a low-key micro wedding. Nuptials for which you're not obliged to invite every distant cousin and don't have to sell a spleen to afford are great. Even the bridalwear options for a pared back day are oh so cool - who doesn't want to pull off an ivory wedding suit, affordable but chic midi dress or sleek modern gown?

But - and we realise this could come off as a little spoilt - some of us still want the big day. A big day might include a bulging guest list, a not-so-small loan or a non-refundable wedding package in a stately home, but mainly, a big day means a big dress.

This wedding dress could be big in the literal sense, with its Princess-worthy skirt and train needing a small fleet of flower girls to hold it. Or it could be big in attitude, totally over-the-top complete with sequins, feathers and ruffles. Tulle, lace and bows are a big yes when it comes to the glamorous, romantic and unabashedly feminine wedding dresses we're dreaming of. And they're done best by the likes of Emilia Wickstead, Taller Marmo and Cecilie Bahnsen.

For those of you who consider your personal bridal style more Princess Diana than Meghan Markle here are the 18 best Princess wedding dresses around...

Vivienne Westwood Freyja Silk Gown

Freyja Silk Gown

Vivienne Westwood Freyja Silk Gown

£7,465 at MyTheresa

Make like Miley Cyrus, and Carrie Bradshaw for that matter, in the Queen of Punk, Vivienne Westwood's, anarchic and beautiful gowns.

Taller Marmo Talitha Fringed Gown

Talitha Fringed Gown

Taller Marmo Talitha Fringed Gown

Moving away from their kaftan-centric designs, Taller Marmo's Talitha gown, complete with feathers and fringing, will bring the only drama needed on your big day.

Elie Saab Tulle Embroidered Midi Dress

Tulle Embroidered Midi Dress

Elie Saab Tulle Embroidered Midi Dress

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One for the romantics out there, this floral-embroidered midi dress from Elie Saab would be perfect for spring garden nuptials.

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Danielle Frankel Guinevere Grosgrain-Trimmed Tulle Gown

Guinevere Grosgrain-Trimmed Tulle Gown

Danielle Frankel Guinevere Grosgrain-Trimmed Tulle Gown

The cool girl's favourite bridal brand, Danielle Frankel, marries edgy designs with romantic touches.

Needle & Thread Rose Maxi Dress

Rose Maxi Dress

Needle & Thread Rose Maxi Dress

Embrace ruffles and sequins with Needle & Thread's Rose dress.

Jenny Packham Ingrid Dress

Ingrid Dress

Jenny Packham Ingrid Dress

Channel your inner Princess of Wales with one of Kate Middleton's favourite brands Jenny Packham.

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ASOS Wedding corsetted drape sleeve split embellished maxi dress in white

Wedding corsetted drape sleeve split embellished maxi dress in white

ASOS Wedding corsetted drape sleeve split embellished maxi dress in white

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Coset? Tick. Thigh-high slit? Tick? Super sparkly? Tick. A magical gown for sure.

Erdem Kenley cape-effect gathered sequined chiffon gown

Kenley cape-effect gathered sequined chiffon gown

Erdem Kenley cape-effect gathered sequined chiffon gown

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Nothing says 'royalty' like a sequin cape, right? Relaxed in its silhouette, this gown is the perfect mix of romantic with some pizzazz.

ASOS Clara bandeau embroidered bodice wedding dress in ivory

Clara bandeau embroidered bodice wedding dress in ivory

ASOS Clara bandeau embroidered bodice wedding dress in ivory

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Complete with a full, tulle skirt and strapless corseted dress this ASOS dress gives a Princess vibe at a cut-down price.

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TALLER MARMO Casta Diva feather-trimmed silk-chiffon kaftan

Casta Diva feather-trimmed silk-chiffon kaftan

TALLER MARMO Casta Diva feather-trimmed silk-chiffon kaftan

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Taller Marmo is the brand to opt for if you want to channel glamour on your big day.

ASOS Sienna bead and embroidered plunge bodice wedding dress with lace underlay in ivory

Sienna bead and embroidered plunge bodice wedding dress with lace underlay in ivory

ASOS Sienna bead and embroidered plunge bodice wedding dress with lace underlay in ivory

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The Sienna dress from ASOS' low back offers a sensual feel to this pearl-laden dress.

Cecilie Bahnsen Edition Beth square-neck linen-blend cloqué dress

Edition Beth square-neck linen-blend cloqué dress

Cecilie Bahnsen Edition Beth square-neck linen-blend cloqué dress

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Cecilie Bahnsen's dreamy dresses are a strong choice for the fashion-forward bride who still wants to feel like a princess on their big day. The combination of the simple square neckline and super full skirt gives this a clean and deeply feminine feel.

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Rime Arodaky Joni Swiss-dot Tulle And Crepe Gown

Joni Swiss-dot Tulle And Crepe Gown

Rime Arodaky Joni Swiss-dot Tulle And Crepe Gown

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The plunging neckline and high slit of this Rime Arodaky are highlighted with this whimsical Swiss-dot tulle - so romantic.

Emilia Wickstead Diamond duchesse-satin gown

Diamond duchesse-satin gown

Emilia Wickstead Diamond duchesse-satin gown

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Can you get a more Princess-like shape that this? The low back makes it seriously feminine, plus the dress has pockets and what practical bride doesn't want pockets? Someone get this dress a bride and huge veil stat.

Mayfair dress

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Halfpenny London - £3,600

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One of the most beautiful, ethereal dresses available, with flattering satin bodice, overlaid with oodles of structured chiffon. It's the perfect princess wedding gown for a bride with serious fashion credentials.

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Dolce & Gabbana Sposa gown

Sposa gown

Dolce & Gabbana Sposa gown

£10,950.00

Want ultra-feminine shapes? Then look to Dolce & Gabbana of course.

Molly Goddard Agata dress

Agata dress

Molly Goddard Agata dress

Price on request

The punk princess bride has entered the chat.

This affordable made-to-order brand can give you the princess look at a reasonable price.

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