17 Best high street wedding dresses UK 2023, including Monsoon, ASOS and Coast
HIGH street wedding dresses have seen a huge surge in recent years, with more affordable wedding dresses available to shop at the high street stores we know and love.
For those looking for a chic wedding dress on a budget, the possibilities are endless, and we know plenty of places to shop the best high street wedding dresses for your special day, including favourites from Rixo, Whistles and more.
When buying the perfect wedding dress some may feel stressed, and fear it will be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be either, especially as you can shop some of the best wedding dresses on the high street – and noone will ever tell.
The choice of high street wedding dresses have soared in recent years, and the quality, style and variety is not at all limited either.
Recently River Island launched their new wedding shop allowing customers to shop their selection of the best high street wedding dresses, as well as bridesmaids, mother of the bride, and wedding guest dresses.
Other retailers, including Whistles, ASOS, Rixo and more stores, also have an impressive collection to ensure you have the best high street wedding dress to save you more, but still look stunning on your wedding day.
Plus, you may even find two high street dresses to wear, and with a more purse friendly price why not secure two high street wedding dresses for the ceremony, and the reception to follow?
1. ASOS EDITION Sienna bead and embroidered plunge bodice wedding dress
Embellishment, v-neck, tulle, open back, a train? Yes, yes and yes. This dress simply screams wedding appropriate, and is perfect for all seasons, it’s simply timeless with all the stereotypical traits of a traditional wedding dress.
This ASOS number is perfect if you’re looking for something classic, but with a twist, thanks to the embellishment, and array of textures.
It’s great if you want to show off your arms, your chest and back, but in a regal way. You can even layer on a sheer blouson should you wish, or play with fun accessories like gloves.
- ASOS EDITION Sienna bead and embroidered plunge bodice wedding dress with lace underlay in ivory, £395, ASOS – buy here
2. ASOS EDITION wedding blazer & trouser in ivory
What could be chic-er than a suit, a la Bianca Jagger?
This wide leg wedding suit is perfect for summer, without excess layers – and is the perfect alternative to a dress.
Pair with minimal accessories and fabulous shoes, even a bold lipstick which you can create bespoke to you at some beauty retailers like Code 8.
This look is also perfect for smaller wedding ceremonies, such as those heading to a registry office and an intimate dinner afterwards with loved one, or prior to tying the knot abroad in a more lavish ceremony.
Plus, you can rewear time and time again as a white two-piece never goes out of fashion, and you can even split up the co-ord and wear the individual items separately later down the line.
- ASOS EDITION wedding blazer & trouser in ivory, from £90 – buy here
3. Whistles Mia Square Neck Wedding Dress
If you’ve been eyeing up Nicola Peltz’s gorgeous Valentino dress from her nuptials to Brooklyn Beckham then we have good news.
This Whistles number has the same look but at a fraction of the cost.
This regal design is super simple and elegant, perfect for weddings in all seasons.
It boasts a square neckline, thick straps, as well as a structured bust area, which proceeds to drape seamlessly over the contours of the body.
This creation also features a low back with sheer detail and button fastening at the back, which we adore.
You can layer over a sheer blouson, or wedding jacket if you’re tying the knot in winter, or wear without for a wedding in the warmer months.
- Mia Square Neck Wedding Dress, £499 – buy here
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3. Monsoon Margaret embellished maxi wedding dress ivory
This Monsoon Donna wedding dress is the dream dress when we think of wedding dresses, for every season, and is giving us major Disney princess vibes.
From the bandeau sleeveless design, to the voluminous tulle skirting, and subtle floral embroidery, this creation ticks every box – plus it’s on sale.
The sweetheart neckline is super flattering for all body types, accentuating the petite frame, and décolletage, which you can leave bare or accessorise with precious jewellery.
The fitted bodice contrasts the skirt, which you can still move around in.
The best part is Monsoon has used eco-conscious fabrics, which have a “reduced environmental impact”, so you are doing your bit for the planet.
- Donna embroidered bandeau bridal maxi dress ivory, £503 (Was £750), Monsoon – buy here
4. Rixo Lena Feather Dress
Looking for something really eye-catching? The Lena Feather Ivory dress is an ostrich feather trim dress that can be worn on or off the shoulder.
It’s also a short mini style so isn’t for traditionalists, but stunning nonetheless.
This number features a satin main body, which is slightly pinched in to cinch in your frame, but without being restricting, and detailed with ostrich feathers around the neckline and sleeve.
The dropped sleeve can be worn up as straps, or off the shoulder – so you can get creative.
Plus, it has an in-built bra for optimum comfort and support.
Want something more traditional? Rixo’s Silk Satin Nightdress is a great slinky option.
- Rixo Lena Feather Dress, £600, from Farfetch – buy here
5. Jenny Yoo cowl-neck satin gown
This Jenny Yoo dress is simplicity at it’s best, it’s even Oscar red-carpet worthy, and that’s exactly the look you want on your wedding day
With an uber flattering fitted bodice, asymmetric one-shoulder detail it’s a great choice for the warmer months, as well as those opting for a more simple dress.
The luxe satin texture makes this design drape over your body in the most flattering way, ending in a puddle train by your feet. It is lightly lined, so will not cling and drape seamlessly.
You can even shop similar designs in other colours for your bridal party – how easy is that?
- JENNY YOO Marlene asymmetric-neck satin maxi dress, £545 from Selfridges – buy here
6. Reformation Leece Dress
Reformation’s Leece dress is a simple wedding dress, which will never go out of fashion, and is suitable for all types of wedding, intimate ceremony, day to night, and destination weddings.
The Lecce is a floor length dress with a fitted bustier bodice, and with a scoop back it’s also super flattering.
This design has been created to flatter you in all the right places, with the structured bodice, which floats into an A-line skirt at the bottom.
We love accessories, and this creation allows for that, whether you want to jazz up with a belt of your choice, opt for sheer sleeves with quirky embroidery on, big bows in your hair, or simplistic jewellery, the styling options are endless.
- Leece Dress, £550, Reformation – buy here
7. French Connection Georgian Lace Slip Maxi Dress
French Connection’sDaisy Whisper Faux Fur Trim Mini Dress could change the wedding dress game for many.
It’s a romantic style, but perfect for winter weddings, receptions, and intimate affairs.
It is subtle, but effective, with the mini length, round neck, 3/4 length sleeves with the added fur cuff detail, which we can’t get enough of.
Come the winter season, or occasionwear, we see a lot of feathers and sequins laden on dresses, suits and co-ords, but why not buck the trend with the fur detailing?
Pair with silver, gold, nude, or white heels for a full winter white wonderland wedding.
- Daisy Whisper Faux Fur Trim Mini Dress, £85, French Connection – buy here
8. Chi Chi London Cowl Back Wedding Dress with Embellishment
With a fabulous cowl back design, Chi Chi London’s wedding dress is a great option that will keep you looking chic and feeling amazing – but without breaking the bank.
There a number of dresses to choose from but we love the fit of this one.
For those who may be a little conscious, or want to avoid the low cut neckline a cowl back is the way to go, as it offers that differentiation.
This creation also boasts a subtle train and embellished waistband for extra detail for those who want their wedding dress to stand out a little more when walking down the aisle.
- Cowl Back Wedding Dress with Embellishment in White, £165 – buy here
9. Phase Eight Poppy Embroidered Wedding Dress
This intricate lace number is a stunning romantic choice.
With a modern fit, and gorgeous details including sheer sleeves, a beaded belt and a line of decorative fabric-covered buttons – and lets not forget that jaw dropping lace.
What we love is it is uber ethereal, without looking to bohemian, and swamping the wearer. The fitted design, and puddle train, elongates the body.
While the sheer short sleeves are perfect for those who may not want to expose their arms, but have a little something for coverage.
Best of all, it’s under £500.
- Poppy Embroidered Wedding Dress, £450, Phase Eight – buy here
10. Ghost Delphine Dress
The Delphine has a classic Ghost design which we think works perfect for a wedding dress.
With gathered detail around the shoulders and under the bust gives it super feminine look whilst it’s button through front gives way to create gorgeous movement as you walk down the aisle.
It is elegant, regal, and understated, and makes a great base for intimate ceremonies, or lowkey affairs.
While those going all out can accessorise to their hearts content as the Delphine Dress makes a great starting point.
Plus, Ghost has plenty of options for the mother of the bride, as well as bridesmaids, so a one stop wedding shop makes for ultimate convenience.
- Ghost Delphine Dress, £195, Ghost – buy here
11. Cream Bridesmaid Bardot Maxi Dress
We know the dress title states Bridesmaid, but we think this particular Bardot Maxi Dress is giving major bridal vibes.
From the cowl neck, draped shoulder detail, bardot style, and gathered detailing, plus the thigh high split, this creation is classy yet sexy, and uber flattering.
Some brides-to-be may wish to buck the trend and opt for an off-white or cream wedding gown instead of bright white, and we are here for it.
This dress is giving Hollywood glamour, and we know a few brides who have forked out thousands on similar styles for their destination weddings, so for under £100 we think you can’t go wrong.
- Cream Bridesmaid Bardot Maxi Dress, £90 from River Island – buy here
12. Ghost Laurel Wedding Dress
This Ghost design is giving major Kate Middleton wedding vibes, and we love it.
It is simple, classy, regal and traditional, perfect for those looking for a super flattering and elegant look on their wedding day.
The slight high neck is super flattering to elongate your neck, while the long puff sleeves adds drama and extra texture.
The dropped hem under the bust is super flattering too, and cinches you in the right places, before it glides down the rest of the body and falls into a puddle train.
We’re lost for words but can see this looking super stunning on “English rose” brides, and brides wanting a pre-Raphaelite aesthetic.
- Ghost Laurel Wedding Dress £495 from John Lewis – buy here
13. ASOS EDITION Erin off shoulder drape wedding jumpsuit
We know this design may not be a one-piece dress, but we had to look really hard to see it is a jumpsuit.
We love a jumpsuit every day of the week, and if you’re like us, why change that for your wedding?
The voluminous bardot off the shoulder detail is quite the talking point, it’s dramatic without being garish, and we love it.
We also can’t get enough of the wide leg trousers, which fall to the ankle, and billow in the wind. It makes for a super flattering, comfortable and practical wedding look taking you from day to the evening reception – and the early hours of the next day as you get carried away partying with your nearest and dearest.
- ASOS EDITION Erin off shoulder drape wedding jumpsuit, £136 (Was £160) from ASOS – buy here
14. Whistles Ellis Strapless Wedding Dress
It’s classy, it’s chic, and understated, we love it.
A sleeveless dress is a thing of beauty, as it shows off the uber feminine parts of the female body, the shoulders, decolletage, face and neck.
The bodice is not too corset-like, which an understated bride will love, and it is not too revealing either – just the right amount of skin.
It glides down the bod into a slight train at the base, but it’s the giant bow at the back of the dress, which sold it for us.
It’s the perfect dress for summer, spring, autumn and winter dresses, in the UK, or further afield, for a smaller registry office ceremony, to a larger wedding party.
- Whistles Ellis Strapless Wedding Dress, £499 from John Lewis – buy here
15. Pankaj & Nidhi Lacey V-Neck Maxi Dress
Bohemian bridalwear is always a huge trend, and we think the Pankaj & Nidhi Lacey V-Neck Maxi Dress nails the style.
From the blouson puff sleeve, to the lace detail, and draped skirting, it’s flattering without swamping the wearer.
This design stands out against the rest as it appears to have a cream and white contrast, which makes this creation all the more unique.
We would recommend styling your hair up in a loose low bun so this dress can get all the attention.
The best part is it is flattering despite being a floaty style, so you can walk, dance and eat without being restricted in a figure hugging gown.
- Pankaj & Nidhi Lacey V-Neck Maxi Dress, £531 from Anthropologie – buy here
16. Lace Full Skirt Tulle Bardot Maxi Dress
Coast’s Lace Full Skirt Tulle Bardot Maxi Dress may just be our dream dress.
The bandeau style, combined with the oversized tulle balloon sleeve, and draped bodice, which falls into an A-line skirt, this design ticks all the boxes.
It is ideal for those wanting a bridal dress, which is more modern than the classic empire style.
It is super flattering as the oversize balloon sleeves, and skirting, work to give the illusion of a more petite frame underneath, which we love.
Plus, it’s on sale, with over £300 off – we can’t believe it either.
- Lace Full Skirt Tulle Bardot Maxi Dress, £125 (Was £499) from Coast – buy here
17. V Neck Belted Maxi Dress
For the older bride, or those who may have been married before, or are opting for a smaller ceremony at a registry office, we have found the perfect dress to suit.
Karen Millen’s V Neck Belted Maxi Dress, falls midway down the calf, has long sleeves, and a flattering V-neck, before it falls into an A-line skirt.
It also features a chic belt detail around the waist so you can feel secure in the dress, and show off your flawless figure, without revealing too much.
This creation is also on sale, but for a limited time only, so you will want to shop quickly.
- V Neck Belted Maxi Dress, £118.30 (Was £169) from Karen Millen – buy here
Where to buy high street wedding dresses?
There are plenty of places to shop wedding dresses, and that includes shopping the best wedding dress on the high street too.
Over the years more high street retailers have evolved from only offering white dresses, which could be worn as a wedding dress, into launching specific bridal edits, or collections.
From ASOS to Whistles, and many more we have found the best places to shop the best high street wedding dresses.
- ASOS – shop here
- River Island – shop here
- John Lewis – shop here
- Karen Millen – shop here
- Whistles – shop here
- Ghost – shop here
- Rixo – shop here
- Ted Baker – shop here
- New Look – shop here
- M&S – shop here
How much do high street wedding dresses cost?
High street wedding dresses can vary in price depending on where you are shopping.
Generally wedding dresses can fetch anywhere from £85 up to £500 plus, but it depends on your budget.
It is always a good idea to keep an eye on sales, as there can be further reductions on select retailers.
Even if you can’t find your dream dress at one retailer, we recommend looking at department stores, as they may have more stock available, and possibly a sale or discount code.
What to look for in a wedding dress?
When shopping the best high street wedding dress there are plenty of options.
Some may prefer figure hugging, empire line designs, while others prefer the floaty styles or puffy creations.
Some brides lust after buttery soft silk and satin fabrics, while tulle is still equally popular, and common, when shopping for bridal gowns.
Brides may wish to shop V-neck, or open back designs, it is also important to factor in your best assets, which may mean you wear long sleeves, or bardot.
Plus, it is paramount you take into consideration the season you are getting married in, as that may narrow down styles for you.
We personally love an A-line dress, in satin fabric as it is super elegant and timeless, while we also love a sheer blouson sleeve, whether it is off the shoulder, or full length, we think it adds a little quirky twist to your dress.
Ultimately, it is your special day and you want to feel the best version of yourself.
What is similar to ASOS bridal?
ASOS is one of the go-to places to shop affordable high street wedding dresses, and save more on your special day.
ASOS bridal offers shoppers the chance to shop an array of wedding gowns, jumpsuits, as well as bridesmaids dresses and more.
If ASOS may not have your desired wedding dress, fear not, as there are plenty of other similar retailers to shop, including Ted Baker, Whistles, M&S, John Lewis, and more.
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