Rustic Country Wedding Gowns

Choosing the right country wedding gown is one of the most special moments in planning your rustic country wedding. To help you find just the right wedding dress we have put together some great styles that would fit any rustic or country wedding setting. Find your wedding dress but don’t forget to look for great rustic bridesmaid dresses so that on the big day you look the fabulously rustic wedding chic!

Claire Pettibone Wedding Gowns

A few weeks ago I was in NYC for the New York Bridal Market and had a chance to meet and talk with wedding dress designer, Claire Pettibone and see her new collection. Filled with vintage inspired fabrics and silhouette, Claire creates amazingly feminine designs all with a dream like quality to them. I am so happy to showcase some of my favorites from the new collection along with some of my favorites from the past season. These gowns are really perfect for a rustic chic wedding since and when I was looking at them up close I was falling in love with one right after the other. Make sure to visit Claire’s site to view a list of stores.

All pictures & styles are courtesy of Claire Pettibone

By Maggie Lord In Rustic Country Wedding Gowns

Vintage Style Wedding Gowns For A Summer Wedding

When planning a rustic style wedding with a vintage style theme its can all start to become about the decor, the favors and the overall wedding appearance but you can’t forget that the wedding dress is just as much as apart of the decor as anything else. Vintage Weddings has become one of the most popular types of Rustic Weddings so I thought I would pick out some of the best vintage style wedding gowns to help your search become a little easier.

Sources – dresses 1-2, 4-5, 7-8 & 10-11: BHLDN / dresses 3, 6 & 9: J.Crew

By Maggie Lord In Rustic Country Wedding Gowns, Rustic Fashion

Rustic Short Wedding Gowns

Much like the wedding itself, wedding gowns come in all different styles. Whether it is strapless or cap sleeved, lace or satin, A-line or ball gown, long or short, one thing hold trues, there is a perfect dress out there for everyone. Many brides still embrace the idea of the long wedding gown but there are brides out there who are in the market for a short dress so I pulled together some options that I think would work for a rustic chic wedding. The idea of a short wedding gown might not be for everyone but all of these dresses are great options whether it is for the entire wedding, just the reception or as your rehearsal dinner outfit. Share your rustic wedding dress with our community or rustic brides on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

Dress One: Watter Dress Style Albury / Dress Two: Watters Dress Style Melbourne / Dress Three: Donna Morgan Belted Pleated Chiffon Dress / Dress Four: Laundry by Shelli Segal Lace Minidress / Dress Five: Laundry by Shelli Segal Battenburg Detail Linen Sheath Dress / Dress Six: Pisarro Nights Sequin Sheath Dress / Dress Seven: BHLDN Persephone Shift / Dress Eight: BHLDN Coquille Dress

By Maggie Lord In Rustic Country Wedding Gowns, Rustic Fashion

Rustic Wedding Gowns By Ann Taylor Under $900

Wedding gowns come at all price points and since we all can’t afford or want to spend what it cost to have a Vera Wang wedding dress I thought I would show off some beautiful rustic chic wedding gowns I found at Ann Taylor and here is the best part, they are all under $900. These dresses are stylish, sophisticated and come at great price points and will look perfect at a rustic or country wedding, especially if you are having an outdoor wedding. Whether you are looking for a strapless gown, a halter style dress or a ruffled dress I think you will find at least one you will fall in love with here.All styles & photos are courtesy of Ann Taylor. Dress One / Dress Two / Dress Three / Dress Four / Dress Five / Dress Six / Dress Seven / Dress Eight

By Maggie Lord In Rustic Country Wedding Gowns, Rustic Fashion

Vera Wang Gowns For A Rustic Wedding

Affording a Vera Wang gown for your wedding is luxury, one that many of us can’t afford but that doesn’t mean you can’t spend some time oohing and ahhing over Vera’s gowns. Lets face it, these dresses are very pricey, but I firmly believe that a bride to be should spend some time looking at the “best”, get some ideas and inspiration and then go out and find a dress that fits your budget. In the wedding dress world Vera Wang is really the creme de la creme turning out fresh, stylish and over the top beautiful gowns. Here are some Vera Wang gowns that I felt would suit a rustic or country wedding location.

All styles & photos are courtesy of Vera Wang

By Maggie Lord In Rustic Country Wedding Gowns, Rustic Fashion

Interview With Dress Designer Vatana Watters

I love wedding gowns, it really is one of the obsessions that started me blogging back in 2009. One of my favorite wedding dress designers is Vatana Watters who is the founder and CEO of the dress company sporting her name, Watters.I have always been a fan of Watters since I find their gowns to have a stylish sensibility and for the fact that they fit beautifully into a rustic or country setting without having to compromise on elegance. When it came time for me to hunt for my own wedding gown it was no shock that I fell in love with and selected a Watters gown. I was lucky enough to get to interview Vatana Watters and gain some insight about her style, her gowns and what rustic brides should consider when selecting the perfect gown.

How have brides changed since you started Watters 25 years ago?
We continually work to give the changing faces of our brides what they want. We continue to touch our brides at trunk shows and through social media. Our highly successful Watters division of bridal and bridesmaids is focused on the luxury side of bridal at an attainable price. The newer Wtoo by Watters is focused on a wider audience of brides and bridesmaids that we infused with fashion at a more affordable value. Also, we are focused to expand our flower girl and mother of the bride categories, giving our brides and their parties what they want. This is what we strive for.

Where do you find your inspiration and does it change from collection to collection?
Inspiration is an interesting thing; it comes in many forms and places. It can come from a trip overseas, a shopping trip or even as simple as a stroll down the street. Keeping abreast of current trends is important as well as revisiting the past I have a particular affinity for the old masters such as Christian Dior, Givenchy, Balenciaga and Lanvin to name a few. I still take trips to vintage stores to see what treasures might await me because vintage shopping is still a passion of mine. There are techniques that have been lost and vintage finds are a way to renew my senses.

What makes Watters dresses perfect for a rustic or country wedding?
What makes a rustic country wedding so special is the location. You want a dress that will play up your location. Dresses that are soft and will catch the breeze and light always lend a romantic touch to a country wedding.

The majority of our readers are planning a barn wedding, can you suggest a few styles?
Lace is always a favorite for outdoor and barn weddings. Effortlessly chic and a touch of vintage inspiration seem to be just right for that “rustic chic” barn setting. Movement is also important, fabrics that appear to rustle in the wind, float above the floor all just fall right into that relaxed elegant look. A few of our favorites such as Watters styles Greta, Diana, Norma, Elizabeth, Pasadena, and Lasara.

My wedding was a lakeside affair in a small Midwest town where my family has summered for over 60 years. I was certain when I picked style 1079b from your collection that it would fit seamlessly into the location. Do you have a venue in mind when you start designing a dress or collection?
We don’t necessarily have a favorite venue in mind, but we definitely have an inspiration behind each of the collections. I want the bride to have options from us, whether she is having a wedding on the beach, in a traditional church, or outdoors. I think of how the bride will feel in our gown on her special day. After all she is the center of attention and her gown will be a part of her wedding memory forever.

Finally, I get a lot of emails from our Ask Maggie section and a good deal are brides asking me to help find a patterned bridesmaid dress. I see that you have added a few floral pattern bridesmaid dress styles into the new collection , do you feel that this is a growing trend?

The trend from our vantage point leans towards dresses that have a carefree elegance, a sort of gorgeous without trying too hard look. Our new silk cotton voile print in a trio of wear again styles are a perfect fit.