Few sartorial decisions hold as much weight as choosing the dress you'll wear to say 'I do' in. It might've felt like the end of the world when you were 16 and trying to find the perfect prom dress, or when your graduation dress clashed with the colour of your gown but, ultimately, there are few dresses more important than your wedding dress. For many brides, the dress is something of an extension of their personality, a wearable reflection of both style and aesthetics for the day they've spent so long planning.
However, we're entering a new era for bridal, one where people are less focused on splurging and are more attuned to making more conscious and thoughtful choices. While it's still reported by Bridebook that the average UK bride spends £1,300 on their wedding dress, a growing number of individuals are opting for more accessible alternatives. The rise of pre-loved wedding dresses, the success of eBay's wedding hub, and high street bridal options mean that individuals don't have to compromise on beauty or quality for their big day - if anything, it highlights the ability to balance style with sensibility.
London-based Nobody's Child, responsible for some of 2024's best-selling dresses, is stepping into bridal for the first time with 12 looks for every kind of bride. Launching on 26th December, the collection spans a chic white three-piece suit, a back bow-adorned mini dress, cream crepe jumpsuit and a puff sleeve mini dress, to highlight just a few pieces. The step into the spotlight of bridal fashion might be new to the high street brand, but Nobody's Child is no stranger to wedding day attire. It has previously dipped its toe into bridesmaid dresses and, alongside the brand's first ever bridal collection, comes an expanded bridesmaid collection of 25 dresses in a wide range of shades and patterns. Perfect for any 2025 brides to start shopping now.
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This is the ultimate cool-girl wedding dress and also happens to be the one I expect will sell out first. With a square neckline and a flattering fitted waist, this one would make for a great second dress or one for a wedding in the city. The best part, however, has to be the gigantic bow on the back.
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For the more casual bride, this dress would be perfect. With a bardot neckline, balloon sleeves that feel very Ganni-like and an A-line skirt that skims the body, this dress isn't just flattering, it's also super easy to move in - ready for you to cut some shapes on the dance floor.
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Adorned with large bow detailing on the neckline and a chic high-neck, all this dress is missing is a pair of barely-there heels and a pretty bouquet.
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With this bridal dress you're basically getting two for the price of one, as it features removable (and adjustable) spaghetti straps. Either wear it with a bandeau neckline, or attach the straps for added support, the dress also has a flared skirt and concealed zip fastening.
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If you prefer to go for something less traditional on your wedding day, then a three-piece suit is always a good choice - and it's still timeless, too. The waistcoat part of the suit features a sweetheart neckline, thick straps and covered buttons.
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Alongside the waistcoat there's also a blazer available in the same colour, which could come in particularly useful if you're having a winter wedding. The Virgo blazer features a timeless (yet modern) oversized cut, classic collar and pockets.
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To go with the waistcoat and matching blazer is a pair of white wide leg trousers. This pair features a high waist, front pleats and a wide leg cut that skims the body and pools at the feet. We're sure this will make for a wedding look that goes down in history.
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The Nobody's Child bridal collection doesn't just come in a mini or midi length, it also has a couple of maxi options, too. The Lena design has a classic bandeau neckline that goes into a delicate and draping skirt. Plus, it's lightly lined so the fabric falls even more elegantly.
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Also in the collection is a jumpsuit which, much like the Hervey Mini Dress, comes with adjustable and detachable spaghetti straps to change the look of the jumpsuit.
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The off-the-shoulder neckline of the Verna dress adds a touch of romance to any wedding and makes for a wedding dress that will most definitely stand the test of time. The delicate ruching is there to highlight your figure, while the sweeping skirt finishes just before the ankle so you can show off your wedding heels.
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Nobody's Child has really thought about every type of bride when it came to designing its brand new collection. This midi dress has a sweet scoop neckline, A-line skirt and puff sleeves that feel very feminine and timeless.
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Make the big day as special for the bridesmaids as it is for the bride with this beautiful satin dress. Available in two colours – baby pink and baby blue – the dress has a delicate double-ruffled hem and fluttery sleeves. Plus, after bridesmaid duties are over it can be worn again to summer parties.
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Regardless of your colour scheme, the Erin dress is available in so many colours that one is bound to match. Shades include mint green, soft pink, navy and floral, and all have the same silky cut with fluted sleeves.
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This bias-cut dress has been meticulously designed to have draping short sleeves and a V-neckline, perfect for accessorising with a statement necklace. To finish the look, add a pair of kitten heels in a similar pale-coloured hue and a clutch bag.
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This one shoulder dress is anything but basic, with its midi length and cinched waist. Available in two different pastel shades, a baby green and baby blue, the Skylar dress would look perfect styled with cream heels and bag.
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Sold in a whopping six different colours, this midaxi dress will suit most colour schemes. With a length that falls to the middle of the calf, the Trixie dress has a cowl neck and thin spaghetti straps. The best part? The gloriously chic tie-back detailing.
Gemma Lavers is a fashion commerce writer at Grazia. Gemma specialises in all things clothing and enjoys outfit planning (especially for holidays), scrolling social media for the next trend and shopping (probably for a new coat).