35 Fantastic Ideas of Mermaid Wedding Dresses You Won’t Be Able to Resist

Do you still think that mermaid wedding dresses are only for slim girls with ideal proportions? That’s absolutely wrong. Not only brides with hourglass figures may look astonishing in these wedding gowns, but also the girls with other body types, including plus size brides. There are so many designs of mermaid dresses that you will definitely find the one, which suits you.

Now, let’s get inspired by 35 ideas of marvellous mermaid wedding gowns you will fall in love with.

Satin Mermaid Wedding Gowns

Simple Satin Wedding Dress

Simple satin wedding dress

Simple satin wedding dress

As a rule, a simple satin gown is one of the examples of cheap mermaid wedding dresses. If you wish, you can add some embellishment to it, for example a nice waistband, or wear it with beautiful jewelry. However, such a style suits only the girls with ideal body proportions.

Mermaid Wedding Dress with Apron Skirt

Satin wedding dress with apron skirt

Satin wedding dress with apron skirt

If you like minimalism and don’t like lace and other traditional wedding dress embellishments, but want to have an interesting dress design, you can choose a satin dress with an unusual skirt. The dress may contain tiers or a skirt in the apron style, where the tulle and organza layers are seen.

Satin Wedding Dress with Embellishment

Satin mermaid wedding gown with embelishment and open back

Satin mermaid wedding gown with embellishment and open back

Satin bridal dresses mermaid look much more luxurious if they are decorated with crystals, beading, rhinestones or sequins. For example, the dress on the image above features a creative embellished illusion back and shoulders. A special zest is added by a big bow on the back.

Lace Mermaid Wedding Dresses

Mermaid Wedding Dress with Detachable Skirt

Lace mermaid wedding dress with detachable skirt

Lace mermaid wedding dress with detachable skirt

If you can’t resist wearing a luxurious lace mermaid wedding dress, but, at the same time, want to look like a princess, opt for the gown with a detachable tulle skirt. It’s very convenient to have such a dress. Moreover, you will have cute photos in different wedding outfits.

Lace Wedding Dress with Sleeves and Open Shoulders

Lace wedding dress with sleeves and open shoulders

Lace wedding dress with sleeves and open shoulders

A mermaid lace wedding dress is gorgeous if it features sleeves. And if it has open shoulders (or illusion ones like on the photo), all the stylish brides will fall in love with it. This gown is a great example of sexy outfit, which reveals nothing excess and highlights the beauty of the bride’s shoulders.

Sexy Lace Wedding Dress

Sexy lace wedding dress

Sexy lace wedding dress

Clearly, only self-confident brides with ideal body will dare to wear such a gown for their wedding. But it’s really hard to resist, at least, trying it on. It’s fully covered with lace and features a marvellous train and illusion bodice.

Tulle Mermaid Gowns

Minimalistic Tulle Wedding Dress

Minimalistic tulle mermaid wedding dress

Minimalistic tulle mermaid wedding dress

Clearly, tulle mermaid style wedding dresses look much more interesting if they have draperies. Though such gowns are still considered to be minimalistic, they don’t look too simple. The types of bodices can be different but the sweetheart and V necks look the best with draperied tulle. The gown can be also adorned with an embellished waistband or a silk ribbon.

Tulle and Lace Wedding Dress

Tulle and lace mermaid wedding dress

Tulle and lace mermaid wedding dress

The combination of lace and tulle looks very beautiful. The upper part of this mermaid wedding gown with straps is covered with lace while the tulle skirt consists of several layers. The rigilene decor helps to support the form of the skirt and makes the hem look tidier.

Elegant Tulle Wedding Dress with Lace Elements

Tulle wedding dress with lace

Tulle wedding dress with lace

Another variant of tulle and lace wedding dress is the one with lace appliques. The gown is made of tulle, but the bodice as well as a part of the skirt has some lace elements. While the tulle dresses are associated with big volume, this gown proves that this material can be used for elegant dresses as well.

Mermaid Dresses with Open Backs

Two-Piece Wedding Dress with Open Back

Two-piece mermaid bridal gown

Two-piece mermaid bridal gown

Two-piece wedding dresses with separate top and skirt are in trend now. They look unusual and cool, but only if you have the ideal waist line, a thin part of it you can show off. This dress with open back will look astonishing at a beach wedding.

Elegant Mermaid Gown with Open Back

Tarik Ediz wedding dress with open back

Tarik Ediz wedding dress with open back

What we like this mermaid wedding dress for is its gorgeous train and open back. While the back is open, it’s still partly closed and so, you won’t feel uncomfortable in such a gown. And the combination of smooth fabric and lace is wedding classic.

Wedding Dress with Creative Back Design

Allure wedding dress with beautiful back

Allure wedding dress with beautiful back

Some wedding dress designers offer cool designs of dress backs, which can’t be called neither absolutely open nor illusion ones. For instance, a dress may have beautiful cutouts like this Allure gown. It looks interesting, but convenient.

Sweetheart Neckline Mermaid Wedding Dresses

Wedding Dress with Feathers

Wedding dress with feathers

Wedding dress with feathers

This gown looks extremely luxurious thanks to rich embellishment and feathers on the skirt. Moreover, it has a beautiful back design with illusion elements. If you plan a luxurious wedding and can afford buying a dress with feathers, be sure you will glow at your wedding day.

Wedding Dress with Curved Sweetheart Neckline

Wedding dress with curved sweetheart neckline

Wedding dress with curved sweetheart neckline

If you like the sweetheart neck on wedding dresses mermaid, but don’t feel comfortable without any straps, choose a gown with the curved sweetheart neckline, which features thin straps. Such a gown will make you feel more comfortable. At the same time, lace and crystals embellishment make the dress look luxurious.

Wedding Dress with Embellished Bodice

Sophia Tolli dress with embellished sweetheart bodice

Sophia Tolli dress with embellished sweetheart bodice

The combination of draperies and embroidered lace appliques look cute on a tulle mermaid wedding gown. Though the dress looks rather traditional, it has its charm. Moreover, the skirt consists of various tiers of different length.

Mermaid Wedding Dresses with Sleeves

Simple Wedding Dress with Lace Sleeves

Simple wedding dress with lace sleeves

Simple wedding dress with lace sleeves

Lace will make any gown look more expensive and luxurious. Even if a gown features only sleeves made of lace, the simple dress will look much more interesting. Moreover, sleeves are well-combined with open backs. While the dress is rather closed, the low back adds sexiness to the bridal image.

Lace Wedding Dress with Sleeves and Open Back

Lace wedding dress with sleeves and open back

Lace wedding dress with sleeves and open back

The entirely lace wedding dress seems to be very modest in the front, but if to have a look at the back, we understand that the gown’s zest in it. It’s a known rule that it’s not very good to reveal too much, so, if you like open backs, combine them with high-neck bodices and long sleeves.

Mermaid Wedding Dress with Cap Sleeves

Wedding dress with cap sleeves

Wedding dress with cap sleeves

Cap sleeves are an astonishing substitution to short sleeves and traditional straps. Cap sleeves look more stylish than the traditional ones, but, at the same time, cover more than thick straps. Moreover, cap sleeves look astonishing with various necks, including sweetheart, high-neck and V necklines (like on the image above).

V-Neckline Wedding Gowns

Lace V-Neck Mermaid Gown with Cap Sleeves

V-neck lace wedding dress with cap sleeves

V-neck lace wedding dress with cap sleeves

If you want to get such a mermaid style wedding dress, which combines luxury, elegance and style, opt for the model with V-neck and cap sleeves, which is entirely covered with lace. The dress will make any bride look exquisite and stylish.

V-Neck Wedding Dress with Illusion Parts

V-neck wedding dress with illusion parts

V-neck wedding dress with illusion parts

The dresses with V-neckline are beautifully combined with fashionable illusion pieces. Thus, this gown features sexy cutouts on the waist, covered with lace. The lace sleeves add elegance to the gown and make it look more suitable for fall weddings.

Embellished Wedding Dress with Long Sleeves

Embellished Berta wedding dress with V-neck

Embellished Berta wedding dress with V-neck

It’s one more cool example of how great the combination of V-neck and long sleeves looks. The dress is covered with lace and features rich embellishment. Moreover, it has a very interesting lace pattern, which will be liked by the girls, who are tired of traditional flowery patterns.

High-Neck Mermaid Bridal Gowns

Halter Neck Wedding Dress

Halter neck wedding dress

Halter neck wedding dress

A wedding dress mermaid with a halter neck is a great option if you don’t need any accents on the breast line. Very often, such gowns have low backs just like this one. The dress is rather simple in shape, but looks gorgeous thanks to the lace covering.

Minimalistic High-Neck Gown

Minimalistic high neck wedding dress

Minimalistic high neck wedding dress

The fans of minimalism will like this model. The gown looks simple but the luxury is added by the embellished waistband and cap sleeves. If you want to have an elegant wedding dress, this one by Rosa Clara is a very good variant.

Bateau Neck Wedding Dress

Mermaid wedding dress with bateau neck

Mermaid wedding dress with bateau neck

The bateau neckline is liked by many brides as it looks great with all types of wedding dress silhouettes as well as different fabrics. For example, this gown from spandex looks very feminine and elegant with the lace adornment in the top.

Mermaid Trumpet Wedding Dresses with Ruffles

Ruffled Dress with Open Back

Ruffled wedding dress

Ruffled wedding dress

This ruffled mermaid wedding gown will make every girl crazy. The multiple ruffles make the skirt look like a cloud or a marshmallow. Maybe, it’s not very convenient to move in it, but this gown is the ideal choice if you want to impress your guests and get cool wedding photos.

Pink Wedding Dress with Ruffled Skirt

Pink wedding dress with ruffled skirt

Pink wedding dress with ruffled skirt

If you seek for unusual solutions in both style and color, consider acquiring a pink wedding dress with ruffled skirt. It looks creative. The ruffles make the bridal look airy and a bit princess-like. Moreover, the bodice is covered with beautiful thin lace.

Elegant Wedding Dress with Ruffles

Maggie Sottero ruffled wedding dress

Maggie Sottero ruffled wedding dress

Ruffles don’t always signify much volume. Thus, this Maggie Sottero wedding gown is a great example of how stylish and elegant a skirt with ruffles may look. The lace sweetheart bodice with embellishment adds luxury to the gown.

Off-the-Shoulder Wedding Dresses

Simple Wedding Dress

Simple off-the-shoulder wedding dress

Simple off-the-shoulder wedding dress

Mermaid wedding dresses look fantastic in both simple and luxurious variations. If you don’t plan a great wedding, you may like this minimalistic gown with open shoulders. Though it’s simple, it looks unusual thanks to the netting cover over the shoulders.

Chantilly Lace Wedding Dress

Chantilly lace wedding dress

Chantilly lace wedding dress

If you are a petite girl, who wants to look feminine and exquisite, give preference to the dresses of Chantilly lace. It makes the bridal look very tender. Moreover, the open shoulders will make you look more intriguing.

Off-the-Shoulder Wedding Dress with Tulle Skirt

Off-the-shoulder wedding dress with tulle skirt

Off-the-shoulder wedding dress with tulle skirt

The classic combination of tulle and lace looks unusual in this gown thanks to the blush color of the bodice, decorated with lace. The gown doesn’t have anything excess. It’s stylish and beautiful.

Mermaid Style Wedding Gowns with Illusion Backs

Illusion Lace Wedding Dress

Illusion lace wedding dress

Illusion lace wedding dress

Undoubtedly, each lace mermaid wedding gown looks luxurious. But if you want to add a bit of intrigue, choose the one with illusion back. It helps to create a sexy look without revealing much body. The buttons on the back add a special charm.

Satin Wedding Dress with Illusion Back

Satin wedding dress with illusion back

Satin wedding dress with illusion back

Even if you are fond of minimalism and want to have a simple wedding dress made of satin, think about adding some zest to it. For instance, an illusion back with lace or other embellishments will look fantastic.

Off-the-Shoulder Dress with Illusion Back

Off-the-shoulder dress with sleeves and illusion back

Off-the-shoulder dress with sleeves and illusion back

Such a mermaid cut wedding gown is a great mix of two actual trends: lace illusion back and open shoulders. Moreover, the dress features nice lace sleeves, which will make you feel more comfortable if you have a fall or winter wedding.

Sexy Mermaid Gowns

Illusion Wedding Dress

Illusion mermaid wedding dress by Berta

Illusion mermaid wedding dress by Berta

Wedding dresses with illusion details always look intriguing and sexy. They may feature illusion parts on the bodice, sleeves and skirt. This Berta model is a great example of how all the illusion parts can be combined in a stylish way. But you can opt for more modest models, for instance with the illusion hem only.

Wedding Dress with Cutouts

Wedding dress with sexy waist cutouts

Wedding dress with sexy waist cutouts

In fact, the cutouts on the waistline can make you not only look sexier but also slimmer. The properly made cutouts may make your waist visually thinner. And it’s hard to find a girl, who doesn’t dream about it. However, the plus size brides should avoid such models.

But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. There are much more cool ideas of mermaid wedding dresses and each of them has its peculiarities and special charm.

Lesly White
 

Hi everyone! My name is Lesly White. I am the chief editor at TheBestWeddingDresses.com Blog. I am obsessed with wedding dresses and everything related to weddings. In my posts, I like to share the ideas of wedding gowns and accessories as well as provide brides with tips on how to prepare for a wedding.

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