Online Wedding Gown Shopping in 2026: Tips, Tricks and Mistakes to Avoid
Congratulations on your engagement! As a bride-to-be, there's a lot to check off your list leading up to the big day, and finding the perfect wedding gown is often one of the biggest milestones. Planning your wedding can feel overwhelming, but finding your dream dress doesn’t have to be. At Luxe Redux Bridal, our virtual bridal shopping experience lets you browse luxury wedding gowns online from the comfort of home, with the help of our expert virtual stylist. Think of us as your virtual fairy godmother, helping you say “yes” for less, with confidence!
Step 1:
Browse our selection of designer wedding dresses online! Our gowns come from high-end bridal boutiques across the country, giving you, our lovely brides-to-be, access to authentic designer wedding dresses in a wide range of sizes and styles, all while staying within your price point!
Protip: Take a peek at our Instagram + Tiktok to view real brides and inspo from our boutiques to see some of your favorite styles in motion
Step 2:
Chat with our virtual stylist, Cait, to help find the perfect dress for your vision [we promise you'll want to be besties with her]! When you enter our site, you'll see a chat icon in the lower right hand corner. Click on that button, enter your email, and she'll be there to answer any questions! You'll chat through your vision for your bridal look and discuss online wedding dress options that fit your vibe, price point and style!
Step 3:
Say yes + complete your wedding gown purchase online! Don't forget to check out our collection of bridal accessories including veils, earrings, necklaces + more to perfectly complete your wedding day look!
Step 4:
Since all of our gowns are ready to ship, it will arrive to you in no time! Celebrate the arrival of your dream dress + keep it safe until alterations and your big day! Feel free to message Cait on our website for seamstress recommendations, and don't forget to tag us in your wedding day photos! There's nothing we love more than celebrating your big day!
Mistakes to Avoid When Online Wedding Gown Shopping
1. Buying the wrong size
As we mentioned above, bridal sizes are a bit different from your everyday clothing. When shopping for a wedding dress online, make sure you use the size chart provided by the boutique or the designer of the wedding dress. Some online bridal stores will even have a virtual stylist, like ours, to help chat through any questions you have about sizing.
Need help taking your own measurements? Check out this video!
2. Buying the wrong style for you
Keep in mind the styles that you already like on your body! If there's a certain dress that you felt especially elegant and beautiful in, think about what kind of neckline it has, the type of silhouette, and even fabric type!
Having a solid idea of what type of styles look best on you will help you narrow down the search! If you're not quite sure, you may want to order a few styles to try on at home. Keep what you love and return the rest! You can also book an in-person bridal appointment at one of our boutiques!
3. Buying your wedding dress before finding your venue
Heading into wedding gown shopping, you may have an idea of what you want! But, a lot can change once you nail down your venue + other design details of your big day! Be sure determine where your ceremony + reception will be held before buying your dream dress, as this may change the vision of your gown!
