February 4, 2021

Rustic Wedding Gowns & Inspo For The Rustic Bride


There is such a large array of wedding gowns to choose from and so many bridal stores to visit when searching for the perfect wedding dress. To avoid getting overwhelmed, we have listed some very useful tips and beautiful rustic wedding gown ideas right from our store! This blog is perfect for you if you are starting your search for your wedding gown or even if you have been in the process for a while and still haven’t found the one!


Below we have listed a few tips that we thought would be super important to mention before we jump in to our 10 Rustic Wedding Gown Inspirations!



Choosing the Right Wedding Gown


Below are just a few tips that really helped our brides when they come in to their very first bridal appointment. These tips will save you time, make it fun and ultimately find you the PERFECT wedding dress. You can also visit our FAQs for more information as well as to book an appointment with us here: Contact Blush Bridal.

Do your research:


There are a ton of ways to do research and get inspiration (one of them is reading this blog post!). You can start by ripping out pages of magazines, click through bridal boutiques online, surf Pinterest, stalk hashtags on instagram, and view celebrity brides to get an idea of upcoming trends. When you are doing your research, it is best to save all of your inspo ideas somewhere in a folder on your computer, screenshot on your phone, and create a Pinterest board! 


The gowns and inspo that you save can possibly change as you do your research, so at the very end, go through your saved photos and try to find connecting themes or patterns that make them “likeable” (are they very ornate, lacy or open backs?). Once you have defined the elements that you like, bring your inspirations and ideas to your bridal appointment.


Be Open 


You may think that you have a set of ideas of what you want for a wedding gown, but when you try on a few at your bridal appointment, you may feel like you don’t love it as much as you thought you would. This is super common for literally almost all brides! Bridal gowns aren’t just any gown, they fit and look different on each body type and person - the best advice is to just be open and try every style on and go from there! 



True to Your Size


Many of our brides come to us 9 - 12 months ahead and tell us that she will be losing weight before her big day. Make sure you shop for gowns in your current size rather than going smaller because it’s much easier to take a dress in than to work with one that’s too snug. Even if you plan to lose weight beforehand, make sure you shop early and at the right time because a wedding dress takes a lot of time to come in!


Finding a Great Bridal Salon


We wrote a fantastic blog post about the Reading Bridal District and finding all your best wedding vendors in the district. See below:


5 Amazing Things to Know about Bridal Shops in the World Renowned Reading Bridal District located in Cincinnati >>


When doing research on the bridal stores that you should visit, make sure you look at their reviews. Sure, no one is perfect, but definitely narrow down your list to bridal stores who have at least 4 stars on Google. For Blush Bridal, we have brides flying in from all over the country to book an appointment with us, so our reviews can be very critical at times. However, we are happy to report that our rating is 4.7 with over 100 reviews! 


Bridal stores have certain exclusive designers, so make sure that you do your research on the designers the bridal stores carries so it will better match your vibe and style! The below wedding gown inspirations are all in stock at Blush Bridal Boutique.


Another thing to note when doing your research is to make sure the booking experience is easy to do online. A lot of times, booking an appointment with a bridal store is a direct reflection on how the bridal appointment will go. Before you start booking those appointments, make sure your budget matches up with the bridal store’s price range. This is really important as you could be wasting many hours shopping at a bridal boutique that is outside of your budget.


Make an appointment


This is probably the most important part! When making appointments with your favorite bridal shops, make sure you ask about their available inventory, especially if you saw something specific on their website. Most appointments are under 2 hours, but it’s good to ask about the duration of the appointment. Try to not book more than 3 bridal boutiques, as it can be very time consuming to go to each one. Make sure you show up to your bridal appointment on time and ready to find your dream dress! Most importantly, bring a few of your most trusted advisors (BFFs, mom, etc.) and have lots of fun!


Tweak a Gown in Tailoring, But Don't Redesign It


You may find yourself trying on a variety of wedding dresses and just couldn’t find the right one. In that scenario, don’t try to totally redesign a wedding dress to fit your vision. 


Making small updates like adding a strap or changing the hemline is fine, but any major changes could require customizing the inner support and structure of the dress which is risky, costly and could ruin your wedding gown. 


Definitely get your bridal stylist’s advice and trust their expertise when it comes to altering your wedding gown.


10 Blush Bridal Rustic Wedding Gowns 


Here is what you have been waiting for! We are going to provide 10 rustic wedding dress inspirations that are trending right now. You can find these dresses on the Blush Bridal Wedding Gowns Section >>


Justin Alexander Signature



Feel glamorous in this crepe fit and flare gown that features a beaded bikini strap bodice and subtle floral appliques that crawl down the waistline. This gown has the perfect combination of classic and sexy with a hint of sweet! 



SILHOUETTE: Fit and Flare

NECKLINE: V-Neck

WAISTLINE: Natural

TRAIN LENGTH: Chapel



Lillian West




Allover embroidered eyelet lace creates an edgy, vintage vibe on this long sleeve fit and flare bridal gown. Trim lace details the V-neckline, empire waist, and bell sleeves. The gorgeous keyhole back features a small lace up detail, an invisible zipper, and a chapel length train.



SILHOUETTE: Fit and Flare

NECKLINE: V-Neck

WAISTLINE: Empire

TRAIN LENGTH: Chapel



Lillian West



Be remembered in this sexy fit and flare wedding dress. The allover geometric lace creates a unique look while the shapewear mesh lining gives you a flawless shape. Details include a small plunging neckline, lace trim at the natural waist, and scalloped hem lace.



SILHOUETTE: Fit and Flare

NECKLINE: V-Neck Plunge

WAISTLINE: Natural

TRAIN LENGTH: Chapel



Lillian West



Compliment your figure in this illusion bodice fit and flare gown. Pearl detail accented the deep V-neckline and keyhole back. Chantilly and embroidered lace make the look complete. This style is available with a raised neckline option or also with the bodice lined to the side seams.



SILHOUETTE: Fit and Flare

NECKLINE: V-Neck Plunge

WAISTLINE: Natural

TRAIN LENGTH: Chapel



Madi Lane Eden




Eden, a design that resides in an elite group of gowns, is one of this season’s most fashion forward bridal styles, yet timeless in her appeal. In a combination of French Chantilly lace and eyelash scalloping, Eden intelligently incorporates subtle geometrics to flatter the figure. Opt for a thigh high split for a bit of modern drama. Finished with a fully trimmed train Eden is fitted, flattering and finely detailed.



SILHOUETTE: Fit and Flare

NECKLINE: V-Neck Plunge

WAISTLINE: Natural

TRAIN LENGTH: Chapel



Lillian West





Feel dreamy in this feminine tulle gown with light beading, blending with soft lace that embellishes the plunging neckline and low back. Beautiful side cutouts are featured with double bands at the natural and empire waistline that compliments the unique bodice. Layers of soft English net complete this romantic look, cascading throughout the dress. 



SILHOUETTE: A-line

NECKLINE: V-Neck Plunge

WAISTLINE: Natural

TRAIN LENGTH: Sweep



Madi Lane



Adalyn, a perfect combination of sweet and sexy with a modern silhouette. Adalyn has a structured and exposed-bone bodice that truly makes this dress what it is, finishing it with a full A-line skirt that has a beautiful soft and thin tulle with vine-like appliques that climb throughout the dress. 


SILHOUETTE: A-line

NECKLINE: Sweetheart

WAISTLINE: Natural

TRAIN LENGTH: Sweep



Lillian West




This A-line gown has a youthful, sexy silhouette that's perfect for our free spirited brides. The illusion lace bodice has scalloped trim and dainty tie straps with an open back. The pleated chiffon gypsy skirt is flowy and effortless, completing the boho bride vibes. 



SILHOUETTE: A-line

NECKLINE: V-Neck

WAISTLINE: Natural

TRAIN LENGTH: Chapel



Adore Wedding Gown





Feel sexy and sophisticated wearing this allover lace fit and flare gown featuring a plunging neckline and low open back. The unique lace style on this dress stands out, making you an absolute showstopper. This style is also available with a raised neckline for a more modest look.



SILHOUETTE: Fit and Flare

NECKLINE: V-Neck

WAISTLINE: Natural

TRAIN LENGTH: Court



Madi Lane




With lace as delicate and delightful as the swirls and twirls of Muranese glass work, Romana is straight out of Italy. Her fitted column-like silhouette is shaped by guipure lace applique that loosely traces the line of the body, accentuating curves and minimising the waist in an intelligent optical illusion. 



SILHOUETTE: Fit and Flare

NECKLINE: Sweetheart

TRAIN LENGTH: Chapel



Blush Bridal is here to serve you. Please contact us if you have any questions or would like to book an appointment today!


Additional Reading:

5 Amazing Things to Know about Bridal Shops in the World Renowned Reading Bridal District located in Cincinnati >>

Silhouette Inspo for Your Dream Wedding Dress >>

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