9 Gorgeous Wedding Dresses for Brides with a Boho Spirit

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Summer 2017

Inspired by Palm Spring's secret Moroccan-style hideaway, the Korakia Pensione, these delicate and ethereal wedding dresses are perfect for the bride with a carefree aura. From Oscar de la Renta to BHLDN, these lace dresses feature simple silhouettes with unique lace embroidery or straigh sheaths. Whether you add a veil or a floral crown, the look is sure to be perfect. 

(above) Alvina Valenta’s ivory beaded and embroidered sheath gown enchants with a jewel neckline, capped sleeves, natural waistline and chapel train, price upon request, exclusively from JLM Couture Flagship Salon in Los Angeles. Erica Elizabeth Designs’ duchesse silk tulle mantilla veil, $1,285, online at Erica Elizabeth Designs. Oscar de la Renta’s light pink Swarovski “Star Burst” earrings, $395, online at Oscar de la Renta.

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Oscar de la Renta’s sleeveless V-neck silk sheath gown with Chantilly lace back detail is stunning in its simplicity, $5,890, from Oscar de la Renta Melrose Place in Los Angeles. Apple Valley–based Love Sparkle Pretty’s Gypsy-inspired veil with ivory lace, chiffon and rhinestone headpiece brings a touch of boho, $440, online at Love Sparkle Pretty. Vera Wang Love Collection’s 2-carat diamond split-shank engagement ring, $9,999, online at Zales.

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Los Angeles–based Tara Lauren’s chic “Reese” gown has an eye-catching fitted silhouette of simple ivory silk crepe de chine with soft, flared train, a straight neckline leading into delicate Battenberg lace off-the-shoulder detail and a keyhole back; $2,025, from Mary Me Bridal in Orange County and Bride Boutique in Los Angeles. Elizabeth Bower’s “Glistening Leaves” mixed metal and crystal sash, $390, online at BHLDN. Erica Elizabeth Designs’ “Cleo” single coin drop earrings, $135.

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Claire Pettibone’s “Florence” silver-striped French lace wedding dress is a stunner with its sweetheart neckline and fringed quatrefoil guipure illusion back, $6,250, from the Claire Pettibone Flagship Salon at the Castle in Los Angeles. Eddie Borgo “Estate Pop” crystal cuff, $375, and “Glint” linear drop earrings, $175, both online at Eddie Borgo.earrings, $135.

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Marchesa’s Bridal Notte fully embroidered slim-fit gown makes a statement with its plunging halter neckline, layers of tulle godets and beaded chain on back, $3,295, from Elisa B. in Pasadena. Erica Elizabeth Designs’ “Pearly Girl” plump freshwater pearl earrings, $85.

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Lazaro’s trumpet gown is steeped in bohemian character with beaded and embroidered net over cashmere chiffon, sheer embroidered back and chapel train, $6,270, from JLM Couture Flagship Salon. Erica Elizabeth’s “It Girl” boho hair chain channels a Moroccan-style headdress with its draping mesh chains trimmed with brilliant foiled crystals, $295, paired with “Pearly Girl” earrings, details on page 83. Los Angeles–based jeweler Giacomelli’s “Arrow Marquise” ring, $5,600, online at Giacomelli.

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Wild and romantic, Grace Loves Lace’s handmade “Verdelle 2.0” dress is a dream, with luxurious stretch French lace, a plunging V-neck and gorgeous lace cape, $1,290, with the “Stella” leather choker featuring natural rice pearl tassels, $310, both from Grace Loves Lace in Venice. Cult Gaia’s “Rhea” gold metallic silk head wrap turband, $60, online at Cult Gaia. Add sparkle with Giacomelli’s dazzling Art Deco “Trifecta” engagement ring, $15,175.

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“Blanc” by Grace Loves Lace features a blend of lacework, including French cable stretch lace and Chantilly lace, with a high neck collar and open back, $2,130, at Grace Loves Lace in Venice. Pair with oyster-hued short crystal and silk tassel earrings, online at Oscar de la Renta, $390; and the “Bryonia” sandal, $850, online at Chloe Gosselin.

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Needle and Thread’s “Wyndham” gown whispers with tiers of ruffles, blush beading with a cold shoulder featuring delicate ties, $1,150, online at BHLDN. Pair with “Waterfall” chandelier earrings with Swarovski crystals and pearls, $220, from BHLDN, and Marchesa’s “Drama” stone ear climbers, $78, from Bloomingdale’s. An emerald velvet ribbon hand chain adds a stylish flair, price upon request, online at Trace Henningsen Bridal.

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