25 Sexy Wedding Dress Designs to Make You Feel Like a Superstar

Peruse gorgeous bridal designs that incorporate risqué elements that won't upset grandparents.

25 Sexy Wedding Dress Designs to Make You Feel Like a Superstar

By Megan Simpson

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Mixing modern with traditional is a concept that many couples find a little tricky. If you have family members who have a certain old-school view of how a wedding should proceed, your updated itinerary may throw them for a loop. While you don’t want to offend grandma’s sensibilities, it’s important to stay true to your own style and tastes when coordinating the details of your nuptials. Brides can find this especially difficult when the time comes to select a wedding gown. 

Contemporary brides place much more emphasis on looking smoldering and sexy on their big day than women of the past – and why not look and feel your best on such a happy day? But, of course, some will run into disapproval from older generations on what they deem “appropriate” wedding attire. If you’re struggling to find a dress that satisfies both sides, browse through our selections below from the most recent bridal collections. We’ve complied six categories of the more risqué elements of modern frocks and displayed some of the designs that will make you and your loved ones swoon!

Plunging Neckline

Photo courtesy of Galia Lahav

Photo courtesy of Isabelle Armstrong

Photo courtesy of Lela Rose

Photo by Dan Lecca; Gown: Anne Barge

Photo by Greg Kessler; Gown: Monique Lhuillier

Low Back

Photo courtesy of Romona Keveza

Photo courtesy of Liancarlo

Photo courtesy of Isabelle Armstrong

Photo courtesy of Romona Keveza

Photo courtesy of Romona Keveza

Sheer Bodice

Photo by Yaniv Edry; Gown: Gala by Galia Lahav

Photo by Getty Images; Gown: Ines Di Santo

Photo by Dan Lecca; Rivini by Rita Vinieris

Photo by Anton Oparin; Gown: Mira Zwillinger

Photo courtesy of Francesca Miranda

Illusion Skirt


Photo by Dan Lecca; Gown: Christian Siriano for Kleinfeld Bridal

Photo by Getty Images; Gown: Ines Di Santo

Photo by Anton Oparin; Gown: Mira Zwillinger

Photo by Greg Kessler; Gown: Monique Lhuillier

Photo courtesy of Oscar de la Renta

High Hemline

Photo by Yaniv Edry; Gown: Gala by Galia Lahav

Photo by Getty Images; Gown: Ines Di Santo

Photo courtesy of Limor Rosen

Photo by Anton Oparin; Gown: Mira Zwillinger

Photo by Greg Kessler; Gown: Monique Lhuillier

Form Hugging

Photo courtesy of Galia Lahav

Photo courtesy of Modern Trousseau

Photo by Greg Kessler; Gown: Monique Lhuillier

Photo courtesy of Olia Zavozina

Photo courtesy of Reem Acra

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