Vintage Style Wedding Dresses of the 30s and 40s

Imagine walking down the isle in your Vintage Style Wedding Dresses of the 30s and 40s. With such fashion icons as Rita Hayworth, or the classy beauty of the Duchess of Windsor, you have plenty of choices. If you’re at all considering having a vintage theme wedding, then you have several options for your Vintage Style Wedding Dresses of the 30s and 40s.

We’ve selected a sample images from different eras in this post, followed by some vintage inspired wedding dresses to match each era. Check out the post below and tell us what you think? Obviously, much more can be found about each era, this post is merely meant as an introduction to some vintage style wedding dresses ideas for you.

Vintage Style Wedding Dresses of the 30s and 40s

The 1930s were greatly marked by the importance of gloves as accessories and a greater focus on the shoulders. Due to the Great Depression, there was a new frugality in design, which brought about elegant simplicity that carried over throughout the future.

Wedding of Duke and Duchess of Windsor 1936

Bridesmaid and two flowergirls enter the church, St. Marks, Darling Point, c. 1930s by Sam Hood

Model posing in a glamorous 1930s evening gown

girl in Dallas, Texas in 1935

After Six Wedding Dresses Style 1036 – $460.00
Retail Price: $470.00
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A-line V-neck floor-length Lace Wedding dress WAL0322 – $693.65
Retail Price: $703.65
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Destination Bridal Style 1019 – $999.00
Retail Price: $1,009.00
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Vintage Style Wedding Dresses of the 30s and 40s — 1940s Fashion and the unforgettable Rita Hayworth

Rita Hayworth in a pink and silver lame evening dress designed by the famed Hollywood designer Howard Greer. Her evening hose are of fine crepe lisle of the same spun sugar sheen as the dress.

Just take a look at these 1940s Vintage Inspired Wedding Dresses:

Lace Off-the-shoulder Mermaid with Embroidery Siren Wedding Dress (WDS010228) – $329.99
Retail Price: $339.99
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Lace High Neck Long Sleeve Wedding Wraps (WDS060336)
Retail: $76.49

The 82nd Oscar Deborah Ann Woll Sheath Strapless Brush Train Sleeveless Chiffon Evening Dress – $409.00
Retail Price: $419.00
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Aiyanna – Unique Bridal Dress – $1,499.00
Retail Price: $1,509.00
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Destination Bridal Style 1018 – $999.00
Retail Price: $1,009.00
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Lace Halter Mermaid with Beading Retro Wedding Dress (WDS010225) – $289.99
Retail Price: $299.99
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Destination Bridal Style 1032 – $999.00
Retail Price: $1,009.00
You Save: $10.00
So, leave us a comment and let us know, out of all these Vintage Style Wedding Dresses of the 30s and 40s, which was your favorite?