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Ballgown Wedding Dresses


Ever since we watched Cinderella as children, we’ve been huge fans of ballgowns, so it made perfect sense to dedicate a blog category to one of our favourite bridal silhouettes.

As classic as the fairy tales they stem from, ballgowns will never go out of fashion and they make the ultimate show-stopping wedding dress. Born in the 1950s, the ballgown wedding silhouette - with its slim waist and huge skirt - dominated bridal couture thanks to icons such as Jackie Kennedy Onassis and Audrey Hepburn donning the iconic silhouette on their wedding days.  

Whether you’re looking for a strapless, off-the-shoulder or full sleeve gown, our award-winning wedding dress designer Veni Infantino has created a selection of show-stopping ballgown wedding dresses that are perfect for any princess brides.

In this blog category, we take a look at some of our favourites from our recent collections to help inspire and inform you when choosing your perfect ballgown.

If you dream of channelling Cinderella as you walk down the aisle, Dulia (style 69559) is your dream dress. Made from flowing organdie fabric with a pearl-embellished bodice, sweetheart neckline and delicate beaded detachable straps, Dulia exudes both elegance and fantasy.

If you’re a boho bride at heart, Veronica (style 18507) offers a classic ballgown with boho touches thanks to vine detail lace, ruched organza straps and a flattering V-neckline. Welleda (style 18468) is also perfect for the fashion-forward boho bride thanks to its plunging V-neckline, beaded lace bodice with 3D applique detailing and breath taking open back.

For a more classic silhouette, Doreen (style 69583) is the perfect fuss-free gown for brides wanting to exude elegance à la Grace Kelly. With alluring off-the-shoulder straps, a classic sweetheart neckline and delicate sparkle belt detail, it offers the ultimate less is more look. 

Another elegant and simple gown is Dawn (style 69551). Made from ruched organdie with sophisticated off-the-shoulder sleeves, Dawn looks fabulous a simple paid of pearl earrings.

Looking for some sparkle? Francina (style 69612) offers pearl and crystal detailing on a sweetheart bodice with an organza and glitter tulle skirt. 

For long sleeve fans, or those wanting a more demure look, style 69717 is the perfect fit. A high neckline, lace applique sleeves, beautiful button detailing, 3D flowers and an organza and tulle skirt create a memorable silhouette that’s complemented by a sweeping cathedral train.

We hope this blog category helps inspire you to find your dream ballgown wedding dress. After all, if you can’t dress up as a princess on your wedding day, when can you?

If you’d like us to cover a different ballgown wedding dress blog topic or share your real bride wedding story, email your details and any photos to lauran@morilee.com.


Floral Wedding Dresses for Spring

RJ Blog Cover(8)In this new era of weddings dress, the trend has been to be seen and stand out, rather than to stay traditional. This doesn’t mean that the timeless ivory wedding dress trends have completely gone away. However, the big and bold wedding dresses have made a grand entrance and are thriving.

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Wedding Trend-Botanicals

RJ Blog Cover (17)(2)Bold colours, striking 3D flowers and fashion-forward botanical prints have seen a huge growth in popularity on the wedding dress scene over the past couple of years. With brides wanting to stand out from the sea of ivory and white, the botanical prints and eye-catching designs allow brides to express themselves. Luckily our talented designs has created the perfect dresses for brides to stand out whist still keeping contemporary and romantic.  

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Ronald Joyce-Quick Delivery Wedding Dresses

RJ Blog Cover (14)(3)In this blog we will answer all your questions about what a quick delivery wedding dress is and how to get your dream wedding dress faster, without any hassle.

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What are the different types of lacing in wedding dresses?

RJ Blog Cover (2)(4)If there’s one thing that will never go out of style, it’s laced wedding dresses! Whether you’re looking for intricate detailing, botanical inspired, glittering lace, or you prefer a more simple and striking style; there is a lace dress for everyone.

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Sarah and Andrew: Real Bride Story

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Jenifer and Chris: Real Bride Story

RJ Blog Cover (12)(1)Planning and creating their own perfect day, Jenifer and Chris couldn’t have asked for more, even the speeches were perfect.

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Chloe and Ian: Real Bride Story

RJ Blog Cover (10)(1)Getting married in the same church as both their parents gave their special day so much meaning. Read all about Chloe and Ian’s   

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10 Princess Ballgown Wedding Dresses to Suit Any Style

RJ Blog Cover (3)(2)Ever since we watched Cinderella as children, we’ve been huge fans of the princess ballgown wedding dress. In this blog, we explore our favourite ballgown styles. 

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Jessica and Arron: Real Bride Story

RJ Blog Cover (11)(2)We love to hear stories like this. After getting married exactly three years after getting engaged they couldn’t ask for a better day.

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How to Find the Plus Size Dress of Your Dreams

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Sometimes it can be hard to find the perfect dress when your more of a curvy bride. But don’t let your curves stop you from finding the dress of your dreams. Because big and beautiful is the new way forward, and these gorgeous dresses are ready for your big day.

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Wedding Dress Trends for 2023

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Bea & Luke: Real Bride Story

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Our Top Ballgown Wedding Dress Picks for 2022

Model wearing Ronald Joyce style 69720, a beautiful ballgown wedding dress with a sweetheart neckline and illusion strap detail We’ve scoured our latest collections to bring you our five favourite ballgown wedding dress styles for 2022. Plus, the styles you need to know if your wedding day is looming!

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Sophie & Ben: Real Bride Story

RJ Blog Cover (6)Sophie and Bens wedding was postponed twice due to the pandemic, but it was worth the wait. Sophie tells us all about their big day.

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Gemma & Matthew: Real Bride Story

RJ Blog Cover (4)The pandemic delayed their wedding for a year, but this only gave Gemma and Matthew more time to plan and create their dream wedding day.

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Alice & Keith: Real Bride Story

Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (58)A chance meeting on holiday in Canada started a fairytail romance for Alice and Keith. Alice tells us all about their dreamy Irish wedding.

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Rebecca & Daniel: Real Bride Story

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Lauren & Daniel: Real Bride Story

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Rebecca & Michael: Real Bride Story

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Kirsten & Andy: Real Bride Story

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Ballgown Wedding Dresses

Designed image showing a close up of a model stood outside in the sun wearing a strappy lace ballgown wedding dress ‘Focus on ballgowns.’If you are looking for a ballgown for your 2021/22 wedding, then you can’t miss this article! Let us take you through the latest trends hot off the catwalk…

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Mary & Paddy: Real Bride Story

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Eilidh & Robert: Real Bride Story - Part 1

We caught up with newlyweds Eilidh and Robert to find out all about their 20th July 2020 wedding.

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Eilidh & Robert: Real Bride Story - Part 2

We hear more about Eilidh & Roberts Summer 2020 wedding.

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Sophie & Benjamin: Real Bride Story

Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (29)(1)After seeing Sophie & Benjamin’s beautiful wedding at Eaves Hall in the Ribble Valley on Instagram we just had to get in touch to find out more.

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Natalie & Jake: Real Bride Story

Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (19)(1)We caught up with Natalie to hear all about her amazing wedding to Jake in her stunning Ronald Joyce gown…

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Holly & Tom: Real Bride Story

Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (28)Following an unfortunate series of incidents in the two years leading up to their wedding, Holly and Tom finally tied the knot in an intimate lockdown ceremony. Holly tells us all about the events leading up to them finally becoming husband and wife.

 

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Grace & Greg: Real Bride Story

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Here Grace and Greg tell us all about their special day…

 

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Gaynor & Ash: Real Bride Story

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Lucy & Ben: Real Bride Story

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Kylie & Adam: Real Bride Story

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Danielle & Nigel: Real Bride Story

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Lynsey & Paul: Real Bride Story

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Rosie & Ian: Real Bride Story

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We caught up with the stunning Rosie who told us all about her special day and special dress…

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Nicola and Joel: Real Bride Story

Ronald Joyce Blog Cover (8).pngThis bride’s story is a special one indeed. Not only was it the most gorgeous destination wedding in Cyprus, but serendipitously Nicola and her mother ended up both wearing a Ronald Joyce dress on her big day. You can’t get more meant-to-be than that. Here is her story…

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