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13 Etsy Wedding Dress Stores Whose Gowns We Fell In Love With (Dreamy!)

Browsing through Etsy wedding dress stores can be pretty overwhelming. So, here’s our selection to help you choose the gown of your dreams. At the end of the article, there are some good tips for shopping for your dress online.

Our favorite Etsy wedding dress stores!
Knee-length bateau neck ball gown dress in satin and tulle by Lace Wedding Bridal.

Many brides are looking to buy their wedding dress online. Some are looking to save on the dress, some are tired of trying out dresses at bridal stores and prefer to shop from the comfort of their own homes and some just fell in love with a dress that is only offered online!

That’s why we put together a list of 13 Etsy wedding dress stores whose dresses have stolen our hearts. We hope they will do the same for you!

Vintage, Romantic and Unforgettable Etsy Wedding Dress Stores

If you are seeking the warmth of the past, nothing better than these Etsy wedding dress stores. Their gown selection is definitely romantic, vintage and retro but never old. Here you will find a variety of styles, from long sheath gowns to dresses with embroidery that will take your breath away. You can also find very fresh and romantic wedding dresses. Visit their stores for more dresses and pricing!

French Knot Couture

These designers from Seattle, WA have one of the most heart-stealing and affordable collections of wedding dresses we have found on Etsy. Colleen and Dorothy’s gowns range from the ultra classy to the airy, fresh and romantic princess dresses. That is why they are also featured on our Vendor List.

Romantic floral wedding dress in silk and cotton. Suzanne Rothmeyer Photography.

Romantic floral wedding dress in silk and cotton by Etsy store French Knot Couture. Suzanne Rothmeyer Photography.

Vintage inspired backless wedding dress in ivory or white. Suzanne Rothmeyer Photography.

Elegant vintage art deco inspired bias crepe dress for a Gatsby wedding.

La Chic Femme

This store at Oceanside, California has shabby chic and vintage dresses at really affordable prices. This is not vintage-inspired. It’s the real thing. Their creations are made from original vintage pieces or the original dress and therefore you may not find the same pieces all the time. Let’s hope you get lucky and find what you dream of! Check out their store!

Love the detail on the back of this vintage satin wedding dress with veil. Gorgeous!

Love the detail on the back of this vintage satin wedding dress with veil by LaChicFemme.

Marie Design MD

Handmade, adapted, re-purposed, original and unique wedding dresses for the ecological and shabby chic bride. Marie Bonner is extremely creative and from her store in Shell Knob, Missouri, she tries to reduce waste by making these absolutely stunning pieces for unique brides.

Ivory, brown and white romantic victorian, woodland, rustic bridal gown by Marie Design MD.

Dusky pink and ivory shabby chic, woodland wedding dress.

Etsy Wedding Dress Stores Filled with Boho Love

Grace Loves Lace

All the way from down under (yes, Queensland, Australia) this bridal atelier makes us dream of forests, nature and scenic beaches. Their dresses are effortless, comfortable and gorgeous.

Waited lace wedding dress.

Boho & romantic lace wedding gown.

Mila Mira Bridal

Imagine you in a dress born in Saint Petersburg, Russia’s cultural center, looking at the Baltic Sea and close to Kandinsky masterpiece paintings. These gorgeous boho wedding dresses speak of ballet and rustic surroundings. An unbeatable combination that stole our hearts. Visit their store! Ksenia Milushkina Photography.

Elegant and modern boho wedding dress. Swoon!

Beach wedding dress in chiffon by Mila Mira Bridal.

Romantic long chiffon wedding gown with lace and train.

Likhomanova Couture

Barcelona in Spain is the home of some of the most important wedding gown designers in the world. After all, Pronovias, Rosa Clará, Yola Cris, Aire Barcelona, and our dear Jesus Peiró (check out their exclusive interview with us). We adored Likhomanova Couture because they are constantly inspired by their surroundings and their prices are worth checking out, twice!!! 😉

Mermaid lace wedding dress with short sleeves.

Backless mermaid lace wedding dress with short sleeves.

Dreamy, isn’t it? Custom made beach bridal gown by Likhomanova Couture.

Etsy Wedding Stores for the Classic Bride: Timeless Elegance!

Melissa’s Bridal

Absolutely unforgettable classic and modern wedding gown designs for the sophisticated bride. Melissa and her husband’ atelier is located in León, Mexico where they create these magnificent and timeless pieces at quite an affordable price. Visit their Etsy bridal gowns’ store! (Unfortunately they closed their store but we will find one to replace it soon!) 🙂

Simple boho lace wedding dress.

Romantic chiffon wedding dress, Bohemian style. Adorable!

Casual short lace wedding dress with sleeves.

Saint Isabel

You have to see the lovely silk and lace wedding dresses embellished with beading and romantic touches. Perfect for timeless bohemian brides that long for wedding dresses that radiate elegant simplicity. Saint Isabel started in 2012 with mostly silk wedding dress but has since moved to include a variety of fabrics to fit their vision of the perfect, uncomplicated bridal dress. Even though they are located in Austin, Texas, they sell exclusively online.

Classic and timeless venice lace & silk wedding gown.

The back of this dress is absolutely stunning! Venice lace & silk wedding dress.

Etsy Wedding Dress Stores to Glam it up!

Lioness & Lioness

This Etsy wedding dress store will make your glam vision come true. We have only seen positive reviews and the atelier owners are extremely careful about getting your measurements right as they even send you to your nearby taylor to have you measured! We picked a couple of them but if you are going glam and sexy, you have to check Lioness & Lioness up!

Sexy lace backless wedding dress. Love the details!

You would never guess this is a 2 in 1 detachable wedding gown! A glam dream come true. Mermaid and short wedding dress.

I Do Couture Bridal

Are you looking for a designer gown but do not have the budget? This Etsy wedding dress store from Dallas, TX, will custom make it for you! Check out this copy of a Berta Bridal dress. Swoon!! (Visit them here!)

Berta Bridal inspired custom made bridal gown.

Unique hi-low rose organza wedding dress with lace back and plunging neckline.

Etsy Wedding Dress Stores for Modern Brides or Civil Ceremonies

Iselle Bridal Studio

An adorable collection of short wedding dresses from this San Diego, CA bridal atelier. Flirty, enchanting and plain romantic in bridal satin, lace and tulle. Check them out!

Enchanting detachable long tulle skirt 2-piece wedding dresses.

An adorable collection of short wedding dresses: 2 in 1 bridal gowns!

Fun and fitted lace mini ivory wedding dress with a sweetheart neckline.

Modern and chic short wedding dress with straps for the reception or a garden wedding.

Wardrobe By Dulcinea

A collection of romantic separates in satin, cotton netting, tulle, lace and embroidery for your special day. Extremely affordable and they don’t have to stay in your closet forever! Hope you love them as much as we do. Visit their Etsy store here.

Dreamy tulle and lace rustic and romantic long sleeved wedding dress.

A collection of romantic separates in satin, cotton netting, tulle, lace and embroidery for your special day.

Bohemian lace and tulle flyaway bridal skirt.

Lace Wedding Bridal

For the budget conscious brides, we found this Etsy wedding dress store located in China with really great reviews and simple wedding gowns. See all their dresses!

Sheath column sweep brush train chiffon lace wedding dress.

Short A-Line detachable train custom made bridal gown.

Side-draped fit and flare sheath wedding dress with beaded applique.

Side-draped fit and flare sheath wedding dress with beaded appliqué.

A Few Tips on Buying from Etsy Wedding Dress Stores

These tips apply to mostly any purchase you make online, not just Etsy wedding dress stores.

When it comes down to wedding gowns, both online AND offline, you should expect to have alterations done in order to get the perfect fit for you. It is extremely rare that a dress fits perfectly right off the rack or that you do not lose or gain any weight before your wedding.

Check the seller’s feedback carefully. Spend some time reading their comments section and doing some digging. Are there good reviews? How did the vendor handle bad reviews? Was money refunded when appropriate? Contact the seller so you can be sure that this is the right shop for you.

Unique hi low organza wedding dress with lace back and plunging neckline by I do Couture Bridal.

Does it sound too good to be true? It probably is. The average cost of a wedding gown in the U.S. on this day and age ranges from $1,314 to $2,095. Of course, the price highly depends on where you live and what you are looking for. Take all that into consideration and make a judgement call. You can go for the $99 dress, but don’t be disappointed if you were expecting much more than that. Check the reviews. Find out what others say about these Etsy wedding dress stores.

Before ordering, double, triple check the size chart & measurements. Not all manufacturers follow the same pattern. This is great advice: visit a nearby seamstress or taylor and pay them to take your measurements (both in inches and centimeters as you never know from whom you will but your dress.) 😉

Affordable two piece silk taffeta wedding dress by French Knot Couture.

Consider the shipping fees and plan ahead for those long shipping times.

Look for shops that show you the gowns for what they really are — look for multiple camera angles, and photos that don’t look like they came out of a catalog.

Time to shop around! Look for the dress you fall in love with, the one that will make you feel unique while fitting your budget. Enjoy!

Two piece silk taffeta wedding dress. Corset with skirt for the alternative bride by French Knot Couture.

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11/10/16/by Bodas y Weddings - Patricia

Beauty & Style, Beauty Tips, Fashion Inspo

Cat Eye Makeup: How To Do Cat Eyes Step by Step in Minutes Tutorial!

Cat eye makeup liner is one of the most classic looks in beauty history and it continues to inspire us today. Let’s learn how to do cat eyes step by step in minutes and look ultra glam!

Awesome cat aye makeup matched with ruby red lips.

There is no need to be a professional make-up artist to achieve the perfect cat eye. You just need some tips to make you look great. Complement this cat eye makeup with a lovely evening or daytime makeup look.

There are several cat aye makeup styles: the classic cat (we are covering how to do a classic cat eye makeup on our first tutorial), the dramatic cat (find out how to do it under the evening cat eye makeup), the thick mod (the name says it all), and the double winged (one wing going up and another one down).

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Today we’ll show you some secrets to make your eyes dramatically stand out all by yourself.

Cat eye makeup: 2 tips to achieve the perfect cat eye shape!

For a successful application and a perfectly shaped cat eye makeup, take a look at your eye shape. If your eyes are turned up, follow the natural curve of your eyes and line along the eyelid and lash line. If your eyes that are turned downwards, imagine a line that extends from the bottom lid upwards and draw that line. Always concentrate on the outer corners of your eyes.

Cat eye makeup styles. Thick mod cat eye makeup. Beautiful cat eyes. Double winged cat eye makeup.

Unless you are extremely confident in your freehand eye makeup skills, leverage the use of a cat eye stencil. Draw the shape with it first and then fill in the cat eye with a liquid or gel liner.

Daytime cat eye tutorial: This natural cat eye makeup is amazing and you can do it really fast!

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Daytime Cat Eye Makeup: How To Do Cat Eyes Step by Step

First, let’s gather the materials we will need. A black kohl pencil and a black gel liner. You could also use a liquid liner, but we’ll be focusing on gel and brush in this tutorial. Arm yourself with an angled brush as well.
Next draw a line of black kohl along the lash line. This will help you have a seamless eye lash line. Don’t worry if it’s not perfect as we will fix it with the black gel liner.
Grab your angled brush and load it with product. Follow your top lash line as if it were to continue to your brow bone to find the angle for your flick. To find the perfect angle for your eyes, follow the natural line of where your bottom lash line would extend naturally up past your top lash line. This is where your cat eyeliner should follow.
Draw a line along that angle, hold the brush straight and push it out. Pull back the edge of the flick in along the lash line. Fill in any gaps with the excess product flipping the angled bush forwards and backwards in the liner to get crispier cat eye lines. Do not pull the lids while you are applying the black gel liner or your eyes will not look even. If you have made any mistakes, clean them up with a cotton swab dipped in makeup remover.
Now, apply your mascara as usual.

Make sure to apply some cover-up make up under your eyes to hide imperfections and conceal dark circles, if you have any.

Voilá! The perfect daytime cat eye make up!

The technique for an evening cat eye makeup does not differ much from a daytime cat eye makeup but it can definitely benefit from the following tips (for applying liquid eye liner)

Evening Cat Eye Makeup: How To Do Cat Eyes Step by Step

Ok. We conquered the daytime cat eye makeup with gel liner. It’s time to tackle the evening flick with liquid liner! The technique for an evening cat eye makeup does not differ much from a daytime cat eye makeup but it can definitely benefit from the following tips (for applying liquid eye liner):

Always start with a regular pencil liner in a lighter shade first before applying the liquid. Not only it will make applying liquid liner easier but it provides a good base with more staying power making your makeup stand out even more.
Nothing says perfect looking like a primed eye. Make sure you apply primer to your eyelids. Your makeup will last longer and it will have a more vibrant look.
Make sure you have all your makeup done with the exception of mascara and concealer, It will make applying liquid eyeliner easier and will not mess up you cat eye look.
Don’t be bold and attempt to draw your line with eyeliner in one fell swoop. Connect the dots. Just like when we were kids. 😉 Then, brush forwards and backwards filling in the gaps for the perfect cat eye makeup!
If you want to add drama to your cat eye makeup look, wear some lighter color kohl liner on your lower eyelid. You’ll get a sexier look that is not overdone.
Should I remind you again of the best cat eye makeup tip? Use a cat eye makeup stencil template to get the perfect cat eye shape. Draw the cat eye with kohl liner first, then remove the stencil and go for the liquid eye liner.

Ok. Time to repeat the daytime cat eye makeup tutorial but this time, grab onto your cat eye makeup stencil and place it at an angle to create more of the winged look. Now, draw the cat eye with kohl liner. Remove the stencil, clean it and repeat the kohl liner application on the other eye.

Using an eyeliner stencil to create winged liner or cat eye makeup.

Once they are both even, get a hold of your liquid liner and fill in the lines. Make any corrections you need with the cotton swab dipped in makeup remover.

Now, draw a line with kohl liner in a lighter shade (like a mauve or green or turquoise for an even more dramatic effect) on your lower eyelid. Add concealer and mascara and enjoy your evening cat eye makeup look!

Add glitter to your wedding cat eye makeup!

Remember that practice makes perfect. Don’t be afraid to mess up because after all, it’s only makeup!

Cat eye makeup photo gallery for more inspiration!

Close up of a double winged cat eye by PinkPerception. Meow!
How to do cat eyes in minutes.
Colored eye liner for a more fun look. This one is definitely my favorite.
Lots of drama for this double winged cat eye makeup.
Winged cat eye with glitter on the lower lid. The eyes WILL say it all! ????
Soft plum smokey eye with black winged liner.
Cat eye step by step.
Cat eye makeup tutorial.
How to use a cat eye stencil.
How to create a dramatic wing.

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Cat eye liner is one of the most classic looks in beauty history and it continues to inspire us today.

Cat eye makeup tutorials. Master cat eye makeup with these foolproof hacks that ensure you’ll get perfectly lined lids every time.

A tutorial to the exaggerated winged think mod cat eye!

Cat eye tutorial for a winged look.

Champagne and orange cat eye makeup look.

Try an upside down cat eye for a more edgy look and dare to be different!

Perfect plum ombre smokey look with a winged liner. Start with a light color at the tear duct and increase more color as you work your way outwards.

In-depth step-by-step tutorial demonstrating a foolproof method for creating supersharp cat-eye wings by lylhrs.

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Stunning cat eye makeup ✨ by alexiskaymo

Walk like an Egyptian! <3 Talk about double winged cat eye makeup! Love it!

Don’t be bold and attempt to draw your line with eyeliner in one fell swoop. Connect the dots. Just like when we were kids. 😉

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11/03/16/by Bodas y Weddings - Patricia

Beauty & Style, Beauty Tips

Makeup Tricks and Tips for Beautiful Budget Conscious Brides

Eye makeup tricks for a perfectly drawn cat eye. <3

Look beautiful on your wedding or any other pre-wedding function without breaking the bank. Today we share a few makeup tricks and tips for budget conscious brides that will help you stretch your wedding budget.

Budget Conscious Brides: Get your money’s worth!

Never splurge on mascara. Inexpensive mascara is usually amazing, and just for a few bucks you can glam up nicely.

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Always spend on foundation. It’s important that your foundation exactly matches your skin. Not only are you not able to test products from the drug store shelves, but you simply don’t get as a wide array of shades to choose from as you do at a department store counter. And definitely you don’t want to make so many trips to the store to find the right the right shade of foundation.

Pucker up!

Make the most of the makeup goodies you’ve already got with these bonus tips.

Makeup Tricks and Tips for your Eyes

This is a great eye shadow trick. Line your top and bottom lash lines with a dark eye pencil, then rub some petroleum jelly on your lids. Shut your eyes really tight, and when you open them you will have a sexy smoky eye.

For an expertly-drawn cat eye look use this makeup trick. Grab a post-it note, paper towel or even a business card. Close the eye you’re going to work on, and line up the note, card, or towel at a slight upward angle. Use it as a guide for drawing the distinctive swooped-up line using your favorite eye liner.

Makeup tricks and tips for a very easy and sexy smoky eye!

If you want to shave some dollars off your eyeshadow budget, slide on some eye primer! Then sweep on white eyeshadow over your entire upper and, why not, lower eyelid before applying a color. The white behaves as a secondary primer and as a canvas that brightens up the eye and allows other colors to stand out, saving you money on additional product from touch ups.

Adding Eyelash Volume Without Falsies

Falsies are expensive and a pain to apply. All that glue and tweezers work will leave you frazzled before going out. If you love the volume false eyelashes give you go for something much easier: baby powder. After you’ve applied one coat of mascara on your eyelashes, dip a clean mascara wand or cotton swab into some talcum or baby powder and sweep it along the underside of your lashes. Then, apply another coat. The mascara will stick to the baby powder, giving them volume and length, thus making your lashes look longer and fuller – without the falsies.

Great eyelashes hack: Look ma, no more falsies!!

Makeup Tricks and Tips To Add Color To Your Skin

Budget conscious brides do not need to spend on blush for the cheeks. While using lipstick as a blush is not new, it is tried and true. If you apply it on the apples of your cheeks and blend out, you get a beautiful shine.

For a dewy skin glow, mix a little bronzer with clear gloss to create your own shade. Or combine illuminated shimmer powder with body moisturizer to give your skin a sexy glow. Who needs to spend a fortune on self tanners?

We usually highlight and shade our faces with makeup to carve out cheekbones and highlight our best features. Here is an easy technique that will make you look sun kissed and carpet-ready. After you’ve applied your foundation, load up a bronzer brush with product. Start on one side of the forehead (right above your temple) and draw an imaginary reverse number three down that side of your face, down to the cheekbone and then again from there to the jawbone up to just below the corner of your mouth. Repeat on the other side in reverse. You’ll be pleasantly surprised with the results. I definitely was and use it daily.

Makeup Tricks and Tips To Add Color To Your Skin.

Achieve the Airbrushed Look

Are you looking to have that airbrush look and save money on foundation at the same time? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Applying base with a stippling brush will give you that flawless look and will not use up as much product as your sponge does.

For those who’ve never seen one, the stippling brush or skunk brush or dual fiber brush is a 2-color brush, one set of bristles darker than the other one. You can see them on the image. Pour some foundation on the back of your hand or on a flat surface to grab some product with the stipple brush off of that surface by stippling on it (do not dip the foundation on the brush or let it seep into the black bristles). Now, begin stippling (or poking repeatedly) your face with the brush. You will see dots begin to cover your face. Continue doing it until the skin looks perfectly covered. Do not leave your ears, neck, hairline or the area around the eyes out! When you are done you will have saved on foundation and flaunt a flawless airbrush look.

Achieve the airbrush look with this simple tutorial using a stippling brush

Airbrush look using a stippling brush.

Pucker-Up!

Who doesn’t have a few different reds stashed in their purse? Lip color can be expensive but there are tricks and tips to save here too. Pair a shiny gloss with a matte red lipstick, you get sheer coverage and a ton of pigment that screams sexy.

Prepare before you pucker up: Smooth lips are an essential first step when applying lipstick, but you don’t need to buy a lip scrub. Mix equal parts brown sugar, olive oil, and vanilla extract. Gently massage the mixture over lips and remove with a tissue. Voila! Flake-free lips ready for makeup!

Make your lipstick last longer with these tips and tricks for budget conscious brides!

Do you want an easy way to get fuller lips with makeup you already own? Apply your lipstick and brush some shimmery ivory eyeshadow just to the center of your lips. It creates a volumizing effect that makes them look fuller

Always remember that the best bridal make-up is simply the most exquisitely polished version of how the bride usually looks.

Gorgeous!! Bridal Make-Up Tips and Tricks.

Bridal Make-Up. Glorious!!

Makeup tips and tricks for your eyes that won’t break your budget.

Natural makeup for a beachy bride or for a destination wedding.

Makeup Tricks and Tips for Budget Conscious Brides

Love the detail. Diamonds are forever!

Get rid of flaky lips with this simple and amazing trick. Mac modesty lipstick.

Smoky eyes in seconds and no smudging!!

Vintage inspired bridal makeup.

Simple smoky eye tutorial.

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05/06/16/by Bodas y Weddings - Patricia

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Vintage, Romantic and Unforgettable Etsy Wedding Dress Stores

French Knot Couture

La Chic Femme

Marie Design MD

Etsy Wedding Dress Stores Filled with Boho Love

Grace Loves Lace

Mila Mira Bridal

Likhomanova Couture

Etsy Wedding Stores for the Classic Bride: Timeless Elegance!

Melissa’s Bridal

Saint Isabel

Etsy Wedding Dress Stores to Glam it up!

Lioness & Lioness

I Do Couture Bridal

Etsy Wedding Dress Stores for Modern Brides or Civil Ceremonies

Iselle Bridal Studio

Wardrobe By Dulcinea

Lace Wedding Bridal

A Few Tips on Buying from Etsy Wedding Dress Stores

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Cat eye makeup: 2 tips to achieve the perfect cat eye shape!

Daytime Cat Eye Makeup: How To Do Cat Eyes Step by Step

Evening Cat Eye Makeup: How To Do Cat Eyes Step by Step

Cat eye makeup photo gallery for more inspiration!

Close up of a double winged cat eye by PinkPerception. Meow!

How to do cat eyes in minutes.

Colored eye liner for a more fun look. This one is definitely my favorite.

Lots of drama for this double winged cat eye makeup.

Winged cat eye with glitter on the lower lid. The eyes WILL say it all! ????

Soft plum smokey eye with black winged liner.

Cat eye step by step.

Cat eye makeup tutorial.

How to use a cat eye stencil.

How to create a dramatic wing.

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Budget Conscious Brides: Get your money’s worth!

Makeup Tricks and Tips for your Eyes

Adding Eyelash Volume Without Falsies

Makeup Tricks and Tips To Add Color To Your Skin

Achieve the Airbrushed Look

Pucker-Up!

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