I'm a HUGE fan of Etsy. I buy fun finds for my home, gorgeous original vintage dresses and most recently, great wedding decor all from Independent boutiques across the world. But did you know you could purchase some pretty amazing wedding dresses from Etsy? We've had some incredible Etsy bridal designers pop up on our radar over the last few months so today we are sharing our Top 10 Etsy Bridal Designers all offering something a little different that can't be found in the shops. What's great about purchasing from Etsy is the fact you can buy from designers all over the world that you may not be able to purchase from their stores or website.
1. Baby-Doll Shop
Baby-Doll Shop was founded in 2010 by designer Alena Dovgaya and is aimed at the fun loving bride with a romantic side. This youthful label creates designs that are made individually for each bride, created from your personal measurements and the dresses are finished with beautiful hand embroidered detailing. Visit www.etsy.com/people/shopbabydoll as well as their pretty Instagram for up to date news.
2. Xtabay Vintage
Etsy is a treasure trove of vintage wedding dresses but Xtabay's collection of vintage dresses and accessories makes it a destination for stylists, celebrities, designers, and fashionistas around the world. Xtabay's also stock a select number of incredible vintage reproduction wedding dresses made exclusively for Xtabay and in a range of sizes for all you vintage gals like me out there! Check them out at www.etsy.com/shop/xtabayvintage as well as their swoon-worthy Instagram.
3. Gibson Bespoke
Based in Northern Ireland and set up by Debbie Bailie-Collins, Gibson Bespoke specialise in bespoke designs, tailored to the each bride's unique specifications. Working alongside a team of talented seamstresses and embroiderers, all stunning heirloom pieces are designed with an old Hollywood style feel and created with fine couture crystal, silk and lace. Visit www.etsy.com/shop/GibsonBespoke as well as Debbie's pretty Instagram for up to date news.
4. Cathy Telle
Cathy Telle is a Ukrainian fashion bridal brand based in Kiev. Cathy Telle designs are a combination of charming simplicity and an elegant airiness. From carefully chosen fabrics and materials, amazing customer service and feminine designs a Cathy Telle wedding dress is born. Check out www.etsy.com/shop/CathyTelle and Instagram for more Cathy Telle designs.
5. Truvelle
Now crossing into the mainstream, Truvelle are a Vancouver based wedding line which had its start on Etsy.Ddesigning gowns for women who want effortless, unconventional, and fresh alternative to the traditional wedding dress, Truvelle create made-to-order wedding dresses, with a heavy emphasis on design, fit, and quality. All of their patterns are handcrafted and perfected, their carefully chosen fabric is individually hand cut, and each gorgeous gown has a story. Check out www.etsy.com/shop/Truvelle as well as their Instagram for behind the scenes at the Truvelle studio.
6. Milamira Bridal
Milamira Bridal was set up by Anna and Irina, two passionate young designers based in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Anna and Irina create their romantic wedding dresses with a unique bride in mind. She is free, feminine and ready to have fun with her personal style. From sketch to final stitch, Anna and Irina do everything in the process themselves always making sure make each dress unique just like their brides. Visit www.etsy.com/shop/Milamirabridal and their Instagram to see all the pretty gowns.
7. Cleo and Clementine
Cleo and Clementine was founded in 2012 with the purpose of bringing authentic, passionately made special occasion apparel and accessories to its equally passionate brides. Owner and designer Monique Sandoval creates beautiful hand-made dresses, separates and accessories and by working with you one-on-one to collectively create the dress of your dreams, Cleo and Clementine get to know details that help customize a gown especially for you. See all their designs at www.etsy.com/shop/CleoandClementine and over on her Instagram account.
8. Grace Loves Lace
You might be surprised to find out that One Fab Day reader favourite Grace Loves Lace is available on Etsy! A huge fave among boho wedding dress lovin' brides, Grace Loves Lace is a dedicated and passionate team of bridal designers that work from their beautiful studio on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. Using the finest French laces, silks & embellishments in the softest hues of ivory, cream & white; each dress is handmade together with gorgeous veils, lace boleros, jackets, accessories & lingerie to compliment your boho bridal look. See all the gowns at www.etsy.com/shop/Graceloveslace and on their dreamy Instagram account.
9. Anya Dionne
Anya Dionne set up her bridal label the day she entered design school born from her passion for creating & imagining. Since then she has designed beautiful, romantic gowns for brides all over the world. All Anya Dionne dresses are individually cut and hand crafted per order insuring the uttermost care and attention into each item that is ordered and delivered to you. Find out more at www.etsy.com/shop/AnyaDionne and on Anya's Instagram account.
10. Saint Isabel
The Saint Isabel bridal label is both effortless and romantic, made with the modern dreamer in mind. The collection is made out of fine silks and lovely french laces, which makes Saint Isabel one of the softest and lightest bridal collection on the market. See the rest of the Saint Isabel collection at www.etsy.com/shop/SaintIsabel as well as the designers gorgeous Instagram account.
Love these? Find more wedding dress inspiration in our Bridal Style section.