Unconventional Wedding Dresses

Photography by Anna Zajac

At Sweet Talk Floral, our funky street-style floral designs are rooted in a passion for punk rock. So while we love a classic wedding dress—whatever is true to you is always the right fit—we’re also inspired by unconventional wedding day vibes. More and more, we’re seeing wedding parties serve up new looks that play with what constitutes “classic.” 

Below, a few of our favorite brands for unconventional wedding dresses. Whether you’re craving a casual vibe, searching for a statement party dress, or looking for a wedding day look you can repurpose in your day-to-day life, we’ve got you covered.

DRESSES

• DANIELLE FRANKEL: Frothy silk skirts. Stunning column dresses. Beaded bodices. Danielle Frankel is our top pick for cool bride vibes. 
• MARA HOFFMAN: From sculptural bodices to textured threads, sustainable designer Mara Hoffman is our go-to source for colorful dresses for your big day. 
• ULLA JOHNSON: Boho babes rejoice! Ulla Johnson’s dreamy floral frocks and architectural gowns are a funky complement to Sweet Talk’s statement flowers. 
• SEA NEW YORK: On the hunt for a statement sleeve? Sea serves up shimmering slips and intricately detailed dresses that you can wear again and again.
• CHRISTY DAWN: Christy Dawn’s vintage-inspired vibes are a good fit for rustic weddings in the woods. 
• DÔEN: Searching for something elegant and simple? Dôen designs dreamy threads for free spirits. 

Photography by Tarabeth Photography

SHOES

And for footwear? We love a saucy statement shoe that you can stand in and dance in. Here are our top picks:

• CHARLOTTE STONE: Charlotte Stone’s colorful platform sandals can bring some punch to an otherwise classic look.
• BRYR: SF-based Bryr crafts speciality bridal clogs in sumptuous shades. 
• HOMERS: Handmade in Spain, Homers’ superbly crafted flat sandals and wedges are great if you’re going to be on your feet all day. 
• RACHEL COMEY: Cool girl designer Rachel Comey turns out statement heels for those of you that want to toe the line between elegance and funk.

One last note: whatever is true to you is always the right fit. We said it before, but we want to say it again because there’s a lot of noise surrounding wedding days—what you should wear, and why. When it comes to getting dressed up (or down!) for the big day, listen to your gut. Whether you rock a simple white frock or have fun shimmying down the aisle in a colorful silk set; whether you buy new or secondhand; whether you have multiple outfit changes (why not?!) or just one… What matters most is that you feel at home in your sweet self. Have fun!