The chicest alternative wedding dresses we spotted at London Fashion Week

So many ways to wear white.

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So many ways to wear white.

Another London Fashion Week has been and gone, and as per usual, the event has taken the city by storm. While the news of the Queen did put a halt on some shows and celebrations, many designers decided to respectfully move forward with their scheduled plans, holding events for local and international press, buyers and industry insiders.

 Amongst the covetable clothes and over-the-top accessories on offer, were several white dresses which would look just as good walking down the aisle, as they did walking down the catwalk. While London Fashion Week may not be the traditional place to find a wedding dress, this week we've seen several options that could work for the alternative, modern bride.

From Molly Goddard's voluminous tulle-covered confections to Rejina Pyo's one-shoulder silk number and Emilia Wickstead's understated elegance, there were white dresses aplenty on the runway. All you'd have to do is add a bouquet.

Gowns featuring intricate detailing such as flower appliques and lace trims were prevalent. While bubble skirts—which were seen all over New York Fashion Week—have continued their reign across the pond, appearing as a detail on several white dresses, including Yuan Wang.

In a post-lockdown world, many are opting for smaller, more intimate weddings and often a pared-down dress can be the perfect match. As Marie Claire Editor, Sunil Makan explains, "Instead of heading to your nearest bridal boutique, take inspiration from designers like Eudon Choi, whose simple yet elevated white dresses could be worn time and time again, beyond just your wedding day."

If you're on the lookout for a wedding dress or simply in the market for some bridal inspiration, then look no further than our round-up below. Whether you err on the more traditional side of the scale or are looking for a unique point of view, the dresses below span the gumat sartorial styles.

Keep scrolling to see the best alternative wedding dress ideas from London Fashion Week. Veil not included.

Wedding dress inspiration from London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2023: 

Emilia Wickstead S/S23

Emilia Wickstead S/S23

(Image credit: Courtesy of Emilia Wickstead)

Simone Rocha S/S23

Simone Rocha S/S23

(Image credit: Courtesy of Simone Rocha)

Eudon Choi S/S23

Eudon Choi S/S23

(Image credit: Getty)

Molly Goddard S/S23

Molly Goddard S/S23

(Image credit: Courtesy of Molly Goddard)

Molly Goddard S/S23

Molly Goddard S/S23

(Image credit: Courtesy of Molly Goddard)

Huishan Zhang S/S23

Huishan Zhang S/S23

(Image credit: Courtesy of Huishan Zhang)

Rejina Pyo S/S23

Rejina Pyo S/S23

(Image credit: Courtesy of Rejina Pyo)

Yuhan Wang S/S23

Yuhan Wang S/S23

(Image credit: Getty)
Zoe Anastasiou
Zoe Anastasiou
Fashion Editor

Zoe Anastasiou is a Fashion Editor with over eight years of experience working across digital publications in New York, London and Australia. She has contributed to publications including Harper’s BAZAAR and ELLE Australia, and was the Fashion and Social Media Editor at Who What Wear UK before joining Marie Claire.