The Best Wedding Dresses Real Brides Wore in 2024

A bride’s wedding dress is, without a doubt, the most photographed piece of clothing she’ll wear in her life. But, the role of this highly documented outfit encompasses so much more than simply looking photogenic (which, of course, is still an important function—just not the only function). These intricately made frocks capture a bride’s personal style, like whether she gravitates toward sleek, minimalist getups or secondhand, vintage pieces in her everyday life; and they showcase aspects of her personality, such as ruffled tiers for free-spirited brides or sparkly accents for hopeless romantics. Most of all, these ensembles imbue confidence, helping a bride feel like the best version of herself on one of the most monumental days of her existence.

Since this single piece of clothing says so much and because there are thousands of designs on the market to sort through, we understand how difficult it can be to find a wedding dress that perfectly encapsulates you. To commend the dedication you invested in wedding-dress shopping or to inspire your own future shopping journey, we took a look back at the nearly 200 real weddings we published this past year and pulled the top looks that our brides nailed. While every gown on our website is absolutely beautiful, we wanted to highlight the frocks that made a lasting impression on us—with the hope that they will also leave a mark on you.

The wedding dresses that our brides wore in 2024 run the gamut, from chic and on-trend to traditional and timeless. In the roundup below, you’ll find a strapless drop-waist gown that speaks to the current fashion trends, a high-neck lace frock fit for royalty, a colorful floral-embroidered design that’s playful and splashy, and so much more. While each dress in our list is different, there’s one common denominator: Each bride’s look was uniquely her.

Want to know which designs took our breath away? Scroll on to view the best wedding dresses real brides wore in 2024.