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The best maternity wedding dresses — whether you’re expecting or have just given birth

Beautiful picks for brides (and mummas) to be ✨

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Whether you’re pregnant or postpartum, the last thing you want to be on your big day is uncomfortable. The best maternity wedding dresses are a unique kind of fashion moment – they’re 110% comfortable while still making you look and feel like your most glamorous self when it’s time to take on the aisle. The key to achieving that? Finding a dress that accommodates your changing body, growing bump and personal style, no matter how far along you are.

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So, if you’re a bride-to-be *and* a mum-to-be and looking for the perfect dress to walk down the aisle in while you’re expecting, you’ve come to the right place. The Cosmopolitan fashion team has scoured the web for the most beautiful picks. From short wedding dresses for more casual ceremonies to long sleeve designs for winter occasions, we’ve also thought about style with traditional flowing silhouettes, boho beauties and slinky satin styles all included. Plus, if your wedding budget is on the smaller side, we’ve got you covered with high street gowns that look far more expensive than their price tags.

While Seraphine and Tiffany Rose are dedicated maternity brands and Club L London and H&M have a maternity-specific edit, plenty of A-line or floaty maxi dresses from the likes of Whistles, Ghost and Sister Jane will accommodate a growing bump beautifully. Depending on what trimester you'll be in on your big day, you may just need to size up when ordering.

Once you’ve ticked that off your wedding planner, all that’s left to think about is your wedding shoes and sorting out your bridesmaid dresses. But let's not get ahead of ourselves, keep scrolling to shop our picks of the best maternity wedding dresses for your 2025 nuptials.

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best Needle and Thread maternity wedding dress

Needle and Thread Spiral Sequin Bodice V-Neck Ankle Gown

Spiral Sequin Bodice V-Neck Ankle Gown

Needle & Thread knows how to do occasionwear and that includes wedding dresses thanks to their bridal range. For something a little different, we love this wrapped top with a fluffy tulle skirt. The loose silhouette should skim over a bump, though you may want to size up depending on how far along you are.

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best silk maternity wedding dress

Whistles Ivory Eileen Silk Wedding Dress

Ivory Eileen Silk Wedding Dress

Going to be showing but not full-on bumpin’ on your big day? A bias-cut maxi will skim over your mini bump beautifully and this dress from Whistles is 100% silk, so you can stay comfy while looking effortlessly elegant as you flow down the aisle.

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best bridal cover up

Whistles Ivory Lilly Bridal Cover Up

Ivory Lilly Bridal Cover Up

Okay, okay, so, techincally this is a cover-up, not a dress, but not everyone wants to wear a gown for their “I do”s. Maybe you’ve found the perfect strappy dress but want to style it up or picked a bump-friendly skirt but can’t decide on your top. A wrap-top is a maternity essential and this one is fit for floating down the aisle.

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Best linen wedding dress

H&M MAMA Linen-blend tunic dress

MAMA Linen-blend tunic dress

Tying the knot in an oh-so-casual beachside ceremony? Then staying cool is paramount and this linen blend tunic from H&M is the answer to all your wedding dress woes. Style with an elegant up do and pretty jewellery for big day vibes.

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Best boho maternity dress

H&M MAMA Off-the-shoulder dress

MAMA Off-the-shoulder dress

Boho vibes are so in for 2025–the perfect floaty trend for mamas to be to get in on the fashion action. This tiered, bardot number will have you and bump swishing down the aisle in style.

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best budget maternity wedding dress

Club L London White Maternity Ruched Mesh Bardot Maxi Dress

White Maternity Ruched Mesh Bardot Maxi Dress

For pregnant brides on a budget, look no further than Club L’s maternity wedding dress offering. Specifically, this gorgeous ruched, bardot design. While the premium stretch jersey will stretch comfortably over your bump, the sophisticated silhouette still has plenty of sex appeal.

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best A-line maternity wedding dress

Galvan Sienna halterneck satin midi dress

Sienna halterneck satin midi dress

This body-skimming dress defo has enough space for a lil’ bump to have breathing room. Style with ivory court heels and a ruched satin clutch for a look that nods to Parisian chic.

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best ruffle maternity wedding dress

Nobody's Child White Ruffle Bohana Midi Dress

White Ruffle Bohana Midi Dress

Again, not a maternity-specific dress, but still perfect for anyone who’s expecting. This would look so gorgeous with dainty ballet flats and a bouquet of wildflowers at an intimate countryside wedding.

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best mini maternity wedding dress

Reformation Catarina dress

Catarina dress
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Or, for a similar design but with a shorter hem length, what about this Reformation mini? A pretty ruched bodice features adjustable straps and a flared skirt.

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best halterneck wedding dress

Sister Jane Chance Floral Tulle Dress

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Chance Floral Tulle Dress

Okay, we’re getting into non-specific maternity wedding dress territory here, but just because a dress isn’t specifically marketed for mamas-to-be doesn’t mean you can’t make it work for your big day. Case in point, this Sister Jane design. The halterneck, A-line silhouette will easily accommodate a growing bump.

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best empire maternity wedding dress

Ghost Willow Satin Maxi Dress

Willow Satin Maxi Dress
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Ditto Ghost. Their satin designs are perfect for weddings, and this ivory midi could easily work for an expecting bride with its full skirt and empire silhouette.

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best tulle maternity wedding dress

Needle & Thread Thea gown

Thea gown
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Layered tulle creates swishy skirts that can easily flow around a baby bump thanks to the voluminous skirt and empire waist of this Needle & Thread design. Scattered with silver polka dot sequin motifs, you'll sparkle on your big day – as you should.

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best nursing maternity wedding dress

Tiffany Rose Alessandra Maternity Wedding Dress

Alessandra Maternity Wedding Dress
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After a short wedding dress? This cross-over bodice design is fun and flirty with a flared skirt and dipped V back. It’s also nursing friendly as an extra bonus!

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best cape detail maternity wedding dress

Tiffany Rose Vintage cape maternity wedding dress

Vintage cape maternity wedding dress
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This maternity wedding dress with embellished cape is a vintage dream. It gives plenty of drama at the back, making a veil an optional but not necessary addition.

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best long-sleeve maternity wedding dress

Seraphine Ofelia Long Sleeve Lace Maternity Wedding Dress

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Ofelia Long Sleeve Lace Maternity Wedding Dress

This lace wedding dress will have you feeling like a royal on your big day–those sleeves are very Kate Middleton. Delicate floral embellishments add a touch of whimsy and mesh lace finishes this design perfectly.

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best lace maternity wedding dress

Seraphine Long sleeve lace maternity wedding dress

Long sleeve lace maternity wedding dress
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Seraphine’s long sleeve lace dresses are ultra-pretty, and look far more expensive than their price tag suggests. This gown decorated with all-over lace embroidery is fit for a princess. It’s also on sale for over half price but be speedy, there are limited sizes left.

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best tiered skirt maternity wedding dress

Tiffany Rose Bella Maxi Maternity Dress

Bella Maxi Maternity Dress

For a maternity wedding dress you can wear if you’re expecting again for garden parties and springtime celebrations, this Bella maxi dress from maternity brand Tiffany Rose fulfils the brief and then some. We love the flattering wrapped front and tiered hem.

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Maddy Alford
Fashion Editor

 Maddy Alford is the Fashion Editor at Cosmopolitan UK and Women's Health UK, covering fashion content online and in print. Maddy specialises in shopping galleries and first-person reviews of the best fashion buys, from jeans and jewellery to wedding dresses, gymwear, and winter coats. She also writes op-eds on on pop culture, viral fashion moments, travel journalism, fitness, and the LGBTQ+ community's relationship with style. Maddy is also a fashion stylist who has worked on over 100 photoshoots at Hearst, including those starring Raye, Niall Horan, and Lena Dunham. Previously, she has worked in fashion PR and e-commerce, including stints at ELLE US and UK, Net-a-Porter, InStyle, and Time Out New York. Maddy has ten years of experience in the fashion industry in both London and New York City, after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. She is passionate about second-hand shopping, inclusive fashion, running on Regent's Canal, and finding London's cosiest pubs. 

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Alexandria Dale is the Digital Fashion Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. Covering everything from the celebrity style moments worth knowing about to the latest fashion news, there’s nothing she loves more than finding a high street dupe of a must-have designer item. As well as discovering new brands, she’s passionate about sustainable fashion and establishing the trends that are actually worth investing in. Having worked in fashion journalism for six years, she has experience at both digital and print publications including Glamour and Ok! 

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