Find the Perfect Fall Wedding Dresses

Autumn weddings mean vibrant colors, savory menus, and wedding gowns with great seasonal style. From bold shapes to feminine flourishes, the options are practically endless for fashionable fall brides.

Get inspired by Greek goddess looks and try a billowy, featherweight gown that will make walking down the aisle a breeze. Focus on light, airy fabrics (think sheer chiffon and Chantilly lace, not heavy silk satins) and loose flowing shapes. Even ball gowns with full skirts will seem to float when made of breathable fabrics like taffeta and tulle.

Infusing ready-to-wear concepts into bridal design creates some truly spectacular styles. Perfect for a bride with a passion for fashion, these buzz-worthy wedding gowns will certainly keep all eyes on the aisle. Go for of-the-moment details like dramatic necklines, 3-D accents, and rough trims that add a very contemporary edge to even classic and demure designs.

Girlie girls will love this season's selection of super-feminine styles. You can accentuate your curves in one of the season's popular trumpet or mermaid silhouettes, or draw attention to the decolletage with daring new necklines, then embellish the look with delicate details like lace appliques, petite bows, and pleated ruffles.

If a bright white lace wedding dress decorated with pearls and Swarovski crystals would be a bit too much glitz for you, choose a polished style in a muted fall hue like creamy white, light gray, or soft mushroom. These understated looks have an earthy, but very romantic, grace. Look for details like fabric flowers and colored gems to keep subdued tones from looking drab.

Reminiscent of a more romantic era, bustled trains and corset-style bodices are back in a big (and voluminous) way. To keep this slightly old-fashioned look of-the-moment, consider a gown with interesting design elements like hand-painted or patterned fabric.

Shorter styles -- from ankle length bubble hems to sequined minis -- give brides a chance to strut their stuff. Search for a style that suits the formality of your affair For a formal fall wedding, you'll want to keep hemlines below the calf, while more casual parties allow for a bit more creativity (and exposed leg!).S