Quiet luxury, or the old money aesthetic, is undeniably one of the hottest wedding dress trends right now. You only need to look on social media to understand the grip it has had over brides-to-be. There was a 999% spike in searches for ‘old money wedding dresses’ in the first few months of 2024. Google searches for ‘minimalist wedding dresses’ have seen a 942% surge too. On TikTok, #OldMoneyWeddingDress has had over 67 million views. Need we go on?

‌This bridal style is all about sleek, simple silhouettes with a focus on clean lines and minimal detailing. Stars who have aced this wedding day look include Meghan Markle, Nicola Peltz and Emily Mariko. To inspire you, we’ve put together a list of 25 gorgeous quiet luxury and ‘old money’ inspired gowns that prove less is definitely more! Brides who are looking for a simple yet absolutely striking bridal look will adore this style.

25 Old Money Wedding Dresses

1. The lustrous slip gown is demure yet daring with its low back.

2. One Fab Day real bride Deirdre served up flawless old money wedding dress inspiration for this trend with her Suzanne Neville square neck gown. Spot Carrie Bradshaw’s iconic Manolos!

3. It couldn’t get more sleek than this sheath crepe gown.

4. Marian’s Bellingham Castle wedding oozed old-world style and her custom cape wedding dress by Alejandra Svarc left us speechless.

5. Meghan Markle wears the crown for royal quiet luxury bridal style thanks to her boat neck Givenchy wedding dress designed by Clare Waight Keller.

6. TikTok star Emily Mariko saw searches in quiet luxury wedding dresses spike with her custom, strapless Mirror Palais gown.

7. This classic gown is sexy and sophisticated with its corset and the A-line skirt with a side split.

8. For her elegant Castle Leslie wedding, real bride Abigail was a picture of timeless sophistication in her Sassi Holford gown with a subtle cowl back.

9. Anne Barge is a titan in the wedding dress industry for her classically-inclined couture creations. This trumpet gown with an arched strapless neckline oozes old money vibes.

10. Irish designer Catherine Deane is synonymous with simple, elegant lines and her bodice and flowing high-waisted skirt offers a flirty take on the quiet luxury trend.

11. Jessica was a bona fide Bond girl in her Michael Lo Sordo gown with a plunge neckline and super-slight criss-cross straps at the back for her restaurant ceremony in Dún Laoghaire which was followed up with a garden festival reception.

12. The Own Studio is a go-to brand for cool brides seeking a pared-back, contemporary wedding day look. The silk mikado column dress with peekaboo organza accents is so divine.

13. The lustrous fit and flare wedding dress is minimalistic magic, especially when coupled with the detachable scarf.

14. The cat eye neckline, the slim flare skirt. Perfectly pared-back with a whimsical air.

15. The polished silhouette of this stretch satin gown screams old money and we adore the romantic edge with the ruched bust.

16. For her sun-kissed Malaga nuptials, real bride Gretta looked phenomenal in her square neck and back A-line gown by Sarah Seven which she styled with incredible statement floral earrings from Zara.

17. Don’t think you can’t bring the drama either. Make jaws drop with this caped maxi!

18. We adore the flared sleeves on this minimalist square neck gown.

19. This flowing silk gown is so effortlessly elegant and it has a drop waist too which is one of the biggest wedding dress trends of 2024.

20. For her autumnal Castle Leslie Estate wedding, Alicia wore a custom Kathy De Stafford brushed silk column gown that had very delicate straps, sweetheart neckline and a graceful detachable A-line over-skirt.

21. You would float down the aisle in this silk halter dress with an irresistible shine.

22. If you adore clean lines, you’re sure to fall in love with this impossibly chic fit and flare gown.

23. For her stylish downsized autumn wedding, Jane’s Sharon Hoey gown was all about classic glamour.

24. There was no way we couldn’t feature Meghan Markle’s wedding reception dress by Stella McCartney!

25. This strapless, bias-cut gown is spot on the money with its sleeker-than-sleek silhouette.

Still looking for your dream wedding dress? Check out our list of the best bridal boutiques in Ireland!