15 Sparkly Wedding Dresses for Glitter Lovers
From full-on shine to a hint of stardust, our edit of the best sparkly wedding dresses will help you turn your aisle into a glittering red-carpet moment
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Your wedding day is your moment to shine and, if you want to do that quite literally, a dazzling sparkly wedding dress could be for you. After all, there will never be a better moment to go for maximum wow factor, whether that’s in head-to-toe sequins, a glitter-flecked frock or metallic fabric – and we’ve rounded up some of our favourites to help you decide.
If you think you might prefer something a little more understated for your ceremony, a sequin style or glittery gown could make the perfect party-ready wedding reception dress instead. Or you could forgo the sequins altogether in favour of a softer look with delicate pearl embellishments or a gown crafted from shimmering satin or lamé.
Whatever you decide, keep on scrolling for glitter gowns galore!
Our Pick of the Best Sparkly Wedding Dresses
Bit of a magpie? Us too! You're not going to be able to resist these glittery bridal dresses.
1. Crystal Embellished Dress – Berta
If sparkly to you means embracing your inner drama queen, let it be so in this divine creation from new-season Berta. The all-over show-stopping sparkle and sumptuous skirt is a seriously cool way to dazzle on the big day.
- Sizing: Contact stockist for details
- Expert take: We say throw the rulebook out the window on this one and go statement with your accessories. With this look, more is more!
2. Suzanne Dress – Nadine Merabi
Want something sparkly but with a sleeker aesthetic? Allow us to point you in the direction of Nadine Merabi and this high-shine strapless dress covered in pearlised sequins. The knot-twist detail and sexy side split give this white spotless style a party-ready twist.
- Sizing: XS-XXL
- Expert take: More than just a strapless dress, you can celebrate with confidence in this sparkly style thanks to the internal corset which gives both shape and support. It’s also fully lined.
3. Margaret Dress – IDAN
After seasons of skirt and sleeve details, it’s time to turn our attention to the bodice, as designer Idan Cohen has done here with the divine Margaret dress. The all-over beaded lace ballgown features the prettiest glitter mesh tulle with a sweetheart neckline and asymmetrical ruched detail on the bodice that gives this dress a chic, structural look. You can pair with it the matching beaded appliqué lace veil, too. We’re in love.
- Sizing: Contact stockist for details
- Expert take: No need for further adornment with this dress – keep your neckline naked to pay homage to the beautiful detail on the corset.
4. Flirty Glitter Dress with Sheer Sleeves – Kaviar Gauche
Flared, fluted or fringed, statement sleeves aren’t going anywhere fast, as this dress from Kaviar Gauche shows. The modern style is cut from sparkly lurex fabric and paired with sheer voluminous silk sleeves. It’s effortless boho glamour with a twinkly twist. This would work beautifully as an evening reception dress, too.
- Sizing: 6-14
- Expert take: This beautifully cut glitter wedding gown can also be purchased without the sleeves if you prefer a more pared-back aesthetic.
5. Joy Dress – Lihi Hod
Whether it’s in lace, tulle or a sleek strapless number, there’s something incredibly romantic about a classic, floral embellished ballgown. Joy is crafted from a silk tulle which boasts the most incredible iridescent floral beading. The romantic train has a timeless elegance that will never go out of style.
- Sizing: Contact stockist for details
- Expert take: Go all-out glamour and pair this glitter princess wedding dress with the matching tulle gloves.
6. Rubia Dress – Rixo
Saying ‘I do’ in a city venue or registry office? You’re going to need a suitably on-trend dress. Thankfully Rixo has a great selection of styles if you want something irresistibly chic and sparkly; this backless maxi dress adorned with sequins and finished with a shimmering beaded trim would be our pick.
- Sizing: 6-16
- Expert take: The demure crew neck is offset with a low open back that’s stylish and sexy in equal measure.
7. Zuzu Dress – Veni Infantino for Ronald Joyce
Crafted with passion and precision, there’s no improving the fit of a Ronald Joyce dress, especially when it’s a corseted design like this one. This fit-and-flare style features an exposed beaded bodice with an ever-flattering sweetheart neckline and a heavily beaded fishtail skirt for a simple but statement aesthetic.
- Sizing: 6-30
- Expert take: Not pictured is the sheer, illusion-sleeve (and equally glitzy) stole with delicate buttons down the back which can be paired with this dress if you feel like you want a little more coverage for the ceremony.
8. Ondrea Dress – Watters
Watters has taken our breath away with its latest, undeniably tactile collections and one standout style for magpie eyes is the oh-so sparkly Ondrea wedding dress. It features a straight-cut internal corset and illusion-tulle sheath skirt, embellished with diamanté floral beading and embroidery. The oversized tulle bow only adds to the drama.
- Sizing: Contact stockist for details
- Expert take: Despite its opulence, there’s a softness about this style that means it’ll work just as well for a ceremony as it will for the after party later on.
9. Bella Dress – Charlotte Mills
No longer reserved for the evening reception, high hemlines are perfect for nearlyweds who want a romantic but fuss-free look. Throw in a sprinkle of embellishment and you’ve got instant glamour – something this cute swing dress from Charlotte Mills has in spades. Covered in beads and sequins, she’s perfect for sweet civil ceremonies and wedding dance-offs alike.
- Sizing: 6-18
- Expert take: Got something longer in mind for the big day? This dress would also make a great hen do outfit.
10. Pearl Dress – Ines Di Santo
If you don’t want to overload on sparkle, pearl embellishment offers a more subtle alternative and will still catch the light beautifully in the sunshine and on the dance floor. The understated glamour of this sparkly A-line style from Ines Di Santo, with its beaded draped bodice, will still make you feel like a superstar.
- Sizing: Contact stockist for details
- Expert take: Complete the look – and give real red-carpet vibes – with the matching gauntlets, sold separately.
11. Pivoine Lace Muse Dress – Phillipa Lepley
Comprising the softest lace, mother of pearl sequins and a show-stopping train, this sparkly wedding dress from Phillipa Lepley is classic bridal perfection. Look closely and you’ll spot the exquisite details synonymous with Phillipa’s designs, including an intricate scalloped edge on the neckline and couture-style belt for added definition around the waist.
- Sizing: Contact stockist for details
- Expert take: This style looks especially great paired with the matching corded lace bolero, embellished with shimmering mother-of-pearl sequins.
12. Self Portrait Plissé-Lamé Dress – Net-a-Porter
For a shimmering style that’s light and relaxed enough to wear in the sunshine or for a chic civil ceremony, we’ve got our eye on this Self Portrait number at Net-a-Porter. Crafted from gold plissé-lamé, your guests will be mesmerised by your every move as you sweep from aisle to dance floor.
- Sizing: 4-14
- Expert take: The pin-tucked bodice is fitted with internal gumming to keep it comfortably in place, while the ruffled peplum detail brings this design to a whole new level.
13. Excelsior Dress – Suzanne Neville
Revered for her feminine creations and remarkable corsetry, Suzanne Neville’s sophisticated designs have helped her to conquer the bridal world.
This floor-sweeping, off-the-shoulder beaded tulle gown from her Opulence collection is one of her more sparkly wedding dress designs, but still manages to exude the classic cut and fit Suzanne is known for, thanks to the corseted bodice, delicate sleeves and softly fitting skirt.
- Sizing: Contact stockist for details
- Expert take: The embellishment on this sequin wedding dress is subtle enough that if you wanted to show off that décolletage with a necklace, you could!
14. Zandy Dress – Veni Infantino for Ronald Joyce
Combine your love of all things twinkly with this sexy, show-stopping design from Ronald Joyce. This bead- and sequin-adorned style features an exposed corset-style bodice with a deep-v plunging neckline that’ll reveal just enough skin for a sultry yet sophisticated look.
- Sizing: 6-30
- Expert take: This dress is crying out for a cathedral-length veil which – even if you don’t want to wear a cape or stole – will provide you with enough coverage for a church or formal ceremony.
15. Berta Jolie Dress – Victoria Lou Bridal
Stylish? Elegant? Exclusive? This shining gem from Berta is ticking all the bridal boxes, despite being one of the brand’s older-season pieces. We love the bow detail on the shoulders and the glitzy tulle skirt, but it’s the sheer, cupped bodice adorned with sequins that gives this dress its wow factor.
- Sizing: Contact stockist for details
- Expert take: This dress is very much still available to buy brand new but if you’re quick, you could also pick up Victoria Lou Bridal’s sample style at a discounted rate. Run, don’t walk!
Can You Wear a Sparkly Dress to a Wedding?
What you wear to your wedding is completely your choice so if you want to wear a sparkly wedding dress, you should absolutely do so. It's the ideal time to wear a statement piece that you might typically not have the opportunity to rock.
If you want to incorporate glitter into your wedding day attire but feel it might not suit the style of your wedding ceremony, you could change into a sparkle wedding dress as a second outfit for the reception. It'll look amazing in photographs and under lights when you hit the dance floor.
Who Makes Sparkly Wedding Dresses?
There are a number of designers who are known for making particularly sparkly wedding dresses, including Berta and Watters. You'll also find off-the-peg sequinned and embellished styles from the likes of Needle & Thread, Nadine Merabi and Net-a-Porter.
The finishing touch to a sparkly wedding dress? Some dazzling bridal jewellery, of course!
