20 White Dresses Perfect for Brides-to-Be
Shop cute bridal-inspired dresses perfect for bridal showers and engagement shoots.
Take a look at 20 white dresses perfect for pre-wedding events, below. Shop your favorites by clicking each photo!
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While some brides choose to wear gowns in blush, blue, or even black, the color of choice for most brides-to-be is white. The hue is also often worn throughout the engagement period at various pre-wedding events to make it clear that the woman in white is the one getting married.
From engagement parties and e-sessions to bridal showers and rehearsal dinners, there are a number of reasons you'll want some chic white dresses in your closet. You may even choose to wear white to special wedding-related appointments, such as your cake tasting, venue walk-through, or even your floral design meetings. We've collected a number of on-trend looks in a variety of formality levels that would be perfect for the events mentioned above, as well as bachelorette parties or even your honeymoon. From casual linen dresses and chic jumpsuits to lace minidresses and full-length gowns, you'll surely find something that meets your criteria!
Take a look at 20 white dresses perfect for pre-wedding events, below. Shop your favorites by clicking each photo!
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“Belgium Linen Dress”, $248 by Reformation; reformation.com
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“Susie” floral organza fit & flare dress, $106.80 (originally $178) by Gal Meets Glam Collection; nordstrom.com
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"Long Caftan" white dress, $233 by Rachel Pally; rachelpally.com
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"Garden" midi dress, $178 by Show Me Your Mumu; showmeyourmumu.com
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"Doutzen" V-Neck jumpsuit, $320 by ML Monique Lhuillier; bhldn.com
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“Florence” white mini dress, $415 by Bronx and Banco; revolve.com
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“Jasmine” halter mini dress, $148 by Show Me Your Mumu; showmeyourmumu.com
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"Winslow" ivory dress, $278 by Reformation; thereformation.com
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“Jordan” dress, $139 by L*Space; revolve.com
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“Express Your Love” long-sleeve lace romper, $64 by Lulus; lulus.com
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“Lace and Paper Flowers” wrap midi dress, $148 by Ali & Jay; nordstrom.com
“Samantha” blazer dress, $398 by BHLDN by Carly Cushnie; anthropologie.com
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“Ginny” dress, $298 by Reformation; reformation.com
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"Godshaw Goddess" lace-up gown, $198 by Show Me Your Mumu; showmeyourmumu.com
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“Evalina” dress, $198 by Amanda Uprichard; revolve.com
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“Tulip” lace gown, $890 by Bronx and Banco; revolve.com
“Demi” dress, $286 by Significant Other; anthropologie.com
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"Sweetest Love Story" lace high-low midi dress, $88 by Lulus; lulus.com
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“Gabrielle” sequin robe dress, $635 by Retrofête; retrofete.com
For more advice, discover wedding dress shopping tips here, see beautiful gowns inspired by the royal wedding, and shop these popular bridal shoes.
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