A Ball Gown Wedding Dress is the Perfect Grand Gown
Ball gown creations are extremely feminine and wouldn’t be out of place
on the red carpet at the Oscars as well as down a sweeping aisle. They are
dramatic gowns which are not for the shy, retiring-type brides, but instead for
those who want to make a statement.
Designers of ball gown wedding dresses tend to go to town with their
ideas – featuring jewels, embellishments, beading and embroidery throughout.
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Ball gowns typically have a tight fitted bodice and a huge skirt, gathered at the wasit to give maximum volume. Often layers are added to add even more volume. While this style can be forgiving for anyone who feels their lower body needs
hiding, take into account that if you're petite you might want to
avoid such a large gown. A ball gown is good at accentuating particular features such as a beautiful bust line and slim waist. It's excellent for hiding large hips or bolstering up if you are missing some curves. Avoid if your bust is over-generous though, or you may end up looking over-matron-like.
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Fabrics for ball gowns have to be given particular attention due to
their weight, and they have to fall just right. Taffeta works well for
structured gowns while crepe is ideal for full skirts and chiffon can be used
for overlays. The way such a dress moves is also vital – and when trying on
hoops under material it is important that it doesn’t move independently of the
bride, giving the impression that the dress is wearing the woman.
Ball gowns best suit weddings which are in impressive and in grand
venues because this design is made for classic and elegant occasions. If
beauty, romance and traditional is also the order of your day, a ball gown
could be the style for you. Avoid this cut if your big day is going to be more
laid-back and informal, because the worst thing a bride could look is like she
doesn’t belong to her own day.
Speak to our experts for more advice on ball gowns and whether or not
this is the right style for you.
Pick Your Favourite Dresses from the Ball Gown Photo Gallery
Take a look at the beautiful designs in our rich gallery of ball gown styles below. Pick your favorites!
These wonderful designs give you a taste of the latest bridal trends and most come directly from this year's catwalks at the White Gallery London and the Barcelona Bridal Week.
Like Romantic Ball Gown Wedding Dresses?
by Pronovias
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Cymberline
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Alan Hannah
White Gallery London, April 2014
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by Cymberline
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Hannibal Laguna
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Gemy Maalouf
Gemy Maalouf Photoshoot
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by Cymberline
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Pronovias
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Rosa Clara
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Rosa Clara
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by M & M
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Jesus Peiro
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Cymberline
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Cymberline
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Cymberline
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Rosa Clara
Gemy Maalouf Photoshoot
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by Jordi Dalmau
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Pronovias
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Gemy Maalouf
Gemy Maalouf Photoshoot
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by Gemy Maalouf
Gemy Maalouf Photoshoot
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How About an Elegant Ball Gown Wedding Dress?
by Hannibal Laguna
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Hannibal Laguna
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Rosa Clara
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Pronovias
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Isabel Zapardiez
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Patricia Avendano
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Cymberline
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Jesus Peiro
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Jesus Peiro
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Emma Hunt
White Gallery London, April 2014
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by Pronovias
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Pronovias
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Pronovias
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Jesus Peiro
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Cymberline
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Juana Martin
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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Go for a Fun Ball Gown Wedding Dress!
by Jordi Dalmau
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Cymberline
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Patricia Avendano
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Jordi Dalmau
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Jordi Dalmau
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Jordi Dalmau
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Jordi Dalmau
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Jordi Dalmau
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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How About Short Ball Gown Wedding Dresses?
by Gemy Maalouf
Gemy Maalouf Photo Shoot
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by Yolan Cris
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by M & M
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Jordi Dalmau
Gemy Maalouf Photo Shoot
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by Yolan Cris
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Jordi Dalmau
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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Like Ball Gown Wedding Dresses with a Hint of Colour?
by Pronovias
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Jordi Dalmau
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Cymberline
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Pronovias
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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Be Audacious With a Full-Colour Ball Gown Wedding Dress
by Jordi Dalmau
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Jordi Dalmau
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Jordi Dalmau
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Ana Torres
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Jordi Dalmau
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Jordi Dalmau
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Jordi Dalmau
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Jordi Dalmau
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by M & M
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by M & M
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Matilde Cano
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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by Patricia Avendano
Barcelona Bridal Week, May 2014
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Want to See More Wedding Dress Styles?
There are many different wedding dress styles to consider. Find out which are best for you!
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