19 Gorgeous Empire Waist Wedding Dress Ideas

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1. Gold Corset Chiffon Gown

Gold Corset Chiffon Gown

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Featuring a luxurious metallic gold corset paired with a flowing white chiffon skirt, this design blends modern glamour with the beauty of ancient Grecian and Roman fashion. The structured gold corset creates a flattering silhouette, while the soft chiffon skirt adds graceful movement and an ethereal feel.

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2. Handmade Regency Empire Gown

Handmade Regency Empire Gown

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This gorgeous hand made dress is made with soft and high quality lace,chiffon with cotton lining. These dress are perfect for a photography studio, stage dramas, bride maids,birthday, wedding,party and other special occasions.

3. Vintage Lace Ball Gown

Vintage Lace Ball Gown

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The lace bodice is made of gorgeous French chantilly lace which features high mandarin collar made of eyelash lace trim and covered satin buttons up the front.

4. Boho Empire Waist Wedding Dress

Boho Empire Waist Wedding Dress

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This boho style Vintage Wedding Dress is overall in good condition. The dress also has a tiny half inch tear on the bottom lace in front see photo. It's more on the modest side as it has a lot of lace covering the bust area.

5. Daisy Chain Empire Wedding Gown

Daisy Chain Empire Wedding Gown

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A lovely 'daisy chain' gown, made of very crisp (but not stiff) organdy. It features solid & sheer long sleeves, a generous hem flouce and yards of 'daisy chain' trim, both in the bodice & along the hem flounce. Fitted cummerbund waistband is also generously embellished with the daisy lace.

6. Vintage Ivory Empire Wedding Gown

Vintage Ivory Empire Wedding Gown

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Are you looking for a Modest Wedding Dress with some Elegant details. This dress might not have ruffles or a lot of details but it's definitely a beautiful soft Elegant Wedding Gown. This dress is ivory color with long sheer sleeves, a modest train, a high collar and beautiful lace.

7. Bamboo Bell Sleeve Boho Wedding Gown

Bamboo Bell Sleeve Boho Wedding Gown

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Elegant Bell Sleeve Goddess Dress with empire waist is a flattering fit on many body types. The giant bell sleeves make for a magical, graceful flow. This dress has a deep V neckline that accentuates cleavage, but can also be worn over a lace bralette for a more modest look.

8. Marilyn Monroe Inspired Wedding Dress

Marilyn Monroe Inspired Wedding Dress

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The softly scooped neckline highlights the collarbone, while the empire bodice is shaped with a graceful front wrap knot that creates elegant draping under bustline. Removable sheer organza sleeves are softly ruched to the elbow, adding delicate dimension without overwhelming the silhouette.

9. Ivory Silk Organza Wedding Dress

Ivory Silk Organza Wedding Dress

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This early-1970s Priscilla of Boston wedding gown features a fitted illusion bodice, high neckline, long bishop sleeves, high empire waist, and silk-organza ribbon detail.

10. Vintage Cream Lace Maxi Dress

Vintage Cream Lace Maxi Dress

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Long cuffed sleeves have lace embroidery inset with snap closure and button detail. Form flattering empire waist has embroidered applique detail that wraps around the neckline. Back has a full zipper that is hidden with button detail closed with hook & eye fasteners.

11. Vintage Satin Lace Wedding Dress

Vintage Satin Lace Wedding Dress

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It's made from ivory satin which is accented with beaded lace throughout. The skirt has two box pleats at the waist for tailoring, and the hem is finished with a scalloped lace edge.

12. Plus Size Boho Lace Wedding Dress

Plus Size Boho Lace Wedding Dress

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This plus-size Grecian-inspired lace wedding dress has a flowing, softly draped silhouette designed for comfort and movement.

13. Maternity Empire Waist Gown

Maternity Empire Waist Gown

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This empire-waist maternity gown is handmade in the USA from chiffon, satin, and tulle.

14. Medieval Revival Embroidered Wedding Dress

Medieval Revival Embroidered Wedding Dress

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This stunning gown is full length with a train and is white with ivory embroidery. There are pearls and pearl drops hand sewn on individually and white pronged studs around the empire waist.

15. White Gold Flower Girl Dress

White Gold Flower Girl Dress

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This gorgeous gown is the perfect choice for any special occasion. The white and gold dress, has an empire waist and is floor length. Gold glitter strands of tulle are added throughout the dress for extra sparkle.

16. Vintage Beaded Empire Waist Wedding Dress

Vintage Beaded Empire Waist Wedding Dress

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Veil of Secrets isn't the loudest dress in the room – but she's the one you can't stop thinking about. The empire-line bodice is gently beaded, with a scoop neck edged in the tiniest pearl beads (the good kind – not the craft shop kind).

17. Silk Organza Bridal Dress

Silk Organza Bridal Dress

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This is 60s Look and very fashion bridal dress. civil ceremony, rehearsal dinner, day time wedding, beach wedding. you name it, and this dress will shine. The Organza is Vintage and all the dress embellishments.

18. Boho Maternity Wedding Dress

Boho Maternity Wedding Dress

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Sellnixe Maternity Bridal Collection Designed especially for brides-to-be, this ethereal maternity wedding gown combines comfort, elegance, and timeless romance.

19. Boho Wedding Dress

Boho Wedding Dress

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The dress has a full lining and the skirt portion is supported with a layer of built in tulle.

20. Vintage Gunne Sax Wedding Gown

Vintage Gunne Sax Wedding Gown

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This vintage 1970s Gunne Sax peach gown features sheer lace sleeves, zippered cuffs and empire-waist ties. It measures 37 inches at the bust and 28.5 inches at the waist, with slight hem wear and two lightened areas near the back hip.

21. Vintage Silk Brocade Wedding Dress

Vintage Silk Brocade Wedding Dress

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This gorgeous vintage wedding gown is handmade out of the softest ivory silk with the top featuring a beautiful brocade design. Back of dress is accented by a dramatic 55" train of layered tulle.

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