24 affordable high street wedding dresses that look designer

Best Omnes Wedding Dresses

Our go-to shop for wedding guest and bridesmaid dresses also has a bridal collection – ICYDK. Available in a UK 4-20 and priced from £120 to £140, this is a great place to look if you’re after a minimalist design or something for a civil service. The vibe is less “bridal ball gown” and more understated quiet luxury.

Our top pick? We suggest the Faith Jacquard Dress for all the boho brides out there who love vintage silhouettes and floral details – plus, we adore the elegant neck scarf.

Best Nobody's Child Wedding Dresses

When Nobody’s Child’s bridal collection debuted, it flew off the digital shelves. The capsule includes a dress (or suit) for every wedding occasion – from the engagement drinks to bridal brunch, hen do, big day, reception and beyond. Priced from £110 to £220, it caters to every bride style, whether you like chic tailoring, dresses, puff-sleeves or statement bows.

If you’re leaning towards a tailored suit, the Virgo Bridal Blazer is cut from lustrous satin and finished with a delicate sheen, so it’s equally as modern as it is elegant – plus you can pair it with trousers or a skirt.

Read our Nobody's Child bridal review here

Best Odd Muse Wedding Dresses

Odd Muse lends its signature tailoring to a considered 32-piece bridal collection, featuring minimally elegant embellished minis, refined midi and maxi dresses, and stunning two-piece bridal sets and skirt suits that make an ideal choice for a civil ceremony, hen do or rehearsal dinner.

Clean lines, structured silhouettes and that unmistakable polished finish mean these are bridal looks for the modern minimalist - effortlessly chic, endlessly rewearable and designed to feel just as powerful at the town hall as they do at the after-party.

Best Ghost Wedding Dresses

Ghost wedding dresses include the luxurious, vintage-inspired puff sleeve gown of your dreams, plus several other perfectly timeless dresses, in unfussy shapes.

We haven't met anyone who wouldn't want to get wed in one of Ghost's ivory beauties. And better yet, the brand also has a to-die-for range of bridesmaid dresses to complete your wedding look.

For destination weddings, we love the simplicity of the Elara Satin Maxi Dress. The cowl design (complete with a bow fastening around the neck) feels super romantic, while the satin cut will travel well without creasing too much – you’ve got to think of these things with abroad weddings.

Best Sister Jane Wedding Dresses

We love Sister Jane's sequins, ruffles and puff sleeves for parties, and while the brand don't have a dedicated bridal section, these white dresses are good enough for any aisle. With many styles under £200, they're budget-friendly, with dresses and separates to suit a range of body shapes.

If you have a vintage wedding aesthetic – or any resemblance to About Time – all eyes on the Dream Mora Bow Maxi Dress. The romantic, vintage-inspired sleeves, frill waist and heart-shaped neckline is giving major old-school bridal glamour, perfect for a countryside manor wedding.

Best Whistles Wedding Dresses

Whistles’ wedding dresses first launched in 2017, and they have gone from strength to strength. When we first checked out the collection, we couldn't believe the prices when we saw the impossibly chic square-neck gowns, beautiful vintage-inspired silk dresses, and sharp tailoring. No one will ever guess you're wearing high street, that's for sure.

The Mia Wedding Dress is undeniably simple – leave it be for a minimalist bridal moment or add a sparkly veil for added glamour.

P.S. They come editor-approved, check out our full Whistles bridal review here.

Best Meshki Wedding Dresses

From sleek, sculpted gowns for the modern bride to romantic hues for bridesmaids and elevated silhouettes perfect for every guest-list moment, Meshki’s Wedding Suite is your one-stop edit for every celebration in the calendar.

The Wedding Suite Ceremony Collection features 12 pieces designed to honour tradition while embracing modernity – perfect for church ceremonies, destination vows and everything ivory moment in between.

If you’re leaning to the ball gown aesthetic, the Willow Maxi Gown couldn’t be more perfect. We adore the full, satin skirt (it’s layered with tulle to ensure volume and flow) while the boned bodice will cinch you in at the waist for a traditional princess dress silhouette – stunning.

Read my full Meshki review here

Best House of CB Wedding Dresses

We can’t be the only ones who got put on to House of CB’s curve-hugging designs from the Kardashians. Well, the London label not only delivers sexy, evening wear but also has a gorgeous collection of affordable wedding dresses.

Starting at £159, the edit features beautiful corsetry for the big day. A style that must be mentioned is the Persephone maxi dress. It’s a beautiful option for country house weddings or city cervices. Though still undeniably bridal, it has a modern – and subtly sexy – look with its strapless design and cinched bone bodice.

Best Rat & Boa Wedding Dresses

Rat & Boa’s wedding dress offering is a total vibe, perfect for brides who want to make a bold, unforgettable entrance to their reception, rehearsal dinner or welcome drinks – or if you're keen for a chic '90s inspired slip dress for a city wedding.

Known for its statement-making designs, Rat & Boa's core bridal collection is imbued with luxe fabrics, eye-catching sequins, and figure-flattering shapes that scream confidence.

Whether it’s a dramatic maxi dress or a playful mini, there’s plenty to swoon over. Prices kick off at about £175, making high-impact bridal style surprisingly accessible.

Read Cosmo's Rat & Boa review here

Best Khanum's Wedding Dresses

Founded by Rokeya Khanum, Khanum's is a reflection of her British-Bangladeshi heritage by blending modest elegance with modern minimalist.

Expect luxurious fabrics, dramatic capes, tailored separates, and pretty, pearl details. With prices from £190 to £1200, you’re guaranteed to find something glamorous in your budget.

“Our customers are at the heart of everything we do,” shares Rokeya. “For this collection, we’ve amplified the elements they adore while remaining true to our DNA. It’s about creating wearable pieces that exude individuality and longevity.”

Best Sleeper Wedding Dresses

Ukrainian label Sleeper first launched in 2014 and quickly built a cult following for its feather-trimmed pyjama sets and effortless linen dresses that fashion insiders couldn’t get enough of. Now, the brand has translated that same relaxed glamour into bridalwear.

Sleeper’s wedding dresses sit somewhere between modern minimalism and elevated loungewear – designed for brides who want to feel cool, comfortable and entirely themselves. Think soft silhouettes, detachable feather trims, puff sleeves and breezy fabrics that move beautifully from ceremony to after-party.

Sleeper’s designs are ideal for millennial and Gen Z brides who prefer understated chic over traditional ballgowns. Undeniably Instagrammable, these are wedding dresses you’ll genuinely want to wear again.

Best Rixo wedding dresses

London-based 'It'-brand Rixo unveiled its first-ever bridal collection a few years ago, and the range is simply TDF. Featuring luxe, vintage-inspired dresses – long, short, midi, lace, silk, the lot! – there's something for everyone.

But that's not all, the collection also extends to include bridal jumpsuits, skirt and jacket separates for less traditionally-inclined brides, and even added details including dressing gowns and accessories such as veils and headpieces.

One of our favourite things about the collection, aside from the stunning designs, of course, is the price point. Starting at £285 for the dresses and ranging up to £1,450, some of the accessories come in under the £80 mark.

Best Nadine Merabi Wedding Dresses

Recently worn by bride-to-be Selena Gomez, Nadine Merabi's bridal collection is for all the events before and after the big day – think engagement party, civil ceremony, reception, and honeymoon looks.

Although the brand is known for it’s sparkly and pearl-embellished designs, the 2026 collection stays true to those brand codes while offering more understated pieces like the Sloane White Jumpsuit (£445) (pictured) – a beautiful alternative to wearing a traditional dress.

Best Sau Lee Wedding Dresses

Founded by Cheryl Leung, Hong Kong-based label Sau Lee reimagines traditional Chinese designs through a modern lens.

First launched in 2023, Sau's bridalwear offers classic, a-line silhouettes with sleek corsetry, contemporary takes on traditional qipao dresses cut from ivory satin, and sultry lace dresses that are ideal for dancing until dawn.

Best Rotate Wedding Dresses

Rotate Birger Christensen’s bridal collection is effortlessly cool, blending Scandinavian minimalism with playful statement details. If you’re after modern silhouettes with unexpected twists – think sleek slip dresses, bold cutouts, and elegant draping – this is your go-to.

The range balances edgy and refined perfectly, making it ideal for the bride who wants to stand out without trying too hard. Prices start around £350, which feels like a steal for the craftsmanship and style.

Best Malina Wedding Dresses

Accessible luxury brand Malina creates beautiful wedding dresses and bridal gowns made from airy chiffon, sumptuous silk, romantic lace and recycled fabrics.

From statement gowns and modest silhouettes to sweet mini dresses and understated tailoring, there's something for every bridal style.

Best Revolve Wedding Dresses

Revolve’s bridal gowns bring together some of our favourite brands in one place, so it’s no surprise that their wedding dress offering is varied in both price and style.

Starting at just under £100, you can select from a number of bridal brands not otherwise available in the UK. A few of our favourites? House of Harlow 1960, ASTR The Label, and L’Academie for boho dresses, Elliatt and Significant Other for minimalist gowns with style similarities to Galvan. And for reception dresses – look to Michael Costello, Lovers and Friends, and Majorelle.