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29 Designers Offer Outfits for Civil Wedding Ceremonies

A bridal style guide lists 29 designers and brands creating dresses and separates specifically for civil ceremonies and smaller weddings.

A bridal style guide lists 29 designers and brands creating dresses and separates specifically for civil ceremonies and...

Brides planning a civil ceremony now have a dedicated list of fashion sources. One Fab Day has compiled 29 go-to designers and brands offering outfits tailored for smaller, often legal, wedding events.

With more couples opting for two-part weddings, the demand for a special ceremony outfit has grown. The guide highlights labels that create ready-to-wear pieces, from little white dresses to jumpsuits, designed with a civil ceremony in mind. These looks are also suggested for pre- and post-wedding celebrations.

Featured Designers and Brands

The list spans a range of styles and price points, from high-street favorites to luxury labels. It includes contemporary Irish designers, Parisian-inspired brands, and labels known for architectural silhouettes.

Irish label The Next Chapter is noted for contemporary, fashion-forward pieces. Laure de Sagazan offers Parisian-inspired short dresses with boho details. For brides seeking a striking architectural design, Solace London is recommended.

Style and Silhouette Variety

The guide emphasizes diversity in style. Options range from minimalist silk pieces to vintage-inspired designs with embellishments.

Lilly Ingenhoven specializes in made-to-measure silk with minimalist details. Rixo caters to retro brides with vintage-inspired dresses and jumpsuits featuring floral prints and ruffles. Unbridled allows brides to curate one-of-a-kind outfits with major separates.

Collections for Multiple Occasions

Many brands offer versatile collections intended for wear beyond the ceremony itself. These pieces are designed for longevity and re-wearability.

Galvan's White Collection features season-less minis and maxis meant to be adored for years. Odd Muse champions slower consumption with elegant pieces made to last. The White Era's collection is designed for milestone occasions before and after the wedding day.

Affordable and Accessible Options

The list includes several brands highlighted for their accessible price points, offering chic styles without a designer tag.

Self-Portrait's bridal edit is described as perfect for "bridal babes on a budget." Six Stories is noted as another wonderful affordable brand. Reiss offers options at a great price-point, according to the source.

The final entry points to Anthropologie's Little White Dress edit, which features shorter dresses and jumpsuits from various designer labels. The guide concludes by directing readers to a further resource on registry office wedding outfits.

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