J. Crew Wedding Dresses

J. Crew has become a top choice for many brides looking for wedding dresses that are simple, elegant and stunning. I actually purchased a J. Crew dress (the oh-so-pretty "Rebecca" dress) originally planning to wear it to what I thought would be a very simple garden wedding....my husband-to-be, however, had much grander plans.

Many of the J. Crew wedding dresses showcase simple, stylish lines paired with glamorous details, such as jeweled necklines or feathering at the shoulder. One of the things that I enjoy most about these dresses are the quality and attention to detail. Even the most affordable dresses in the collection are made out of high-quality fabrics that feel luxurious, expensive and very touchable.

The following are some of the top picks from J. Crew's 2009 offerings:

J. Crew "Avery" Wedding Dress: $425

"A beautiful sight to see (and feel) in pure midweight silk tricotine with a refined drape and elegant cross-back straps. Full A-line skirt. Back zip. Fully lined. Falls to floor with a dramatic train. Import. Dry clean. Catalog/jcrew.com only."


J. Crew "Penelope" Wedding Dress: $695

"Romantic and refined—we've fallen in love with this silk gown. Our designers detailed the high, pleated neckline with a fabric flower and the fitted bodice with pleating down the center front. The slight A-line skirt features two sets of pleats in front. Halter silhouette. Pleated waistband. Keyhole at back neck with hook-and-eye closure. Grosgrain-covered buttons at back. Fully lined. Falls to floor with a slight train. Import. Dry clean. Specially packaged in a custom-made box to ensure your gown is always as beautiful as the first day you wore it. Catalog/jcrew.com only."


J. Crew "Cecelia" Wedding Dress: $395

"With smart, clean, classic lines and an ultra-flattering crossover V-neck, this dress embodies elegant minimalism. We sweetened it up with cap sleeves and used dreamily soft silk so the bias-cut skirt gracefully floats and falls. Midweight silk. Straight skirt. Side zip. Fully lined. Falls to floor. Import. Dry clean. Catalog/jcrew.com only."


J. Crew "Lisette" Wedding Dress: $1,500

"Ethereal in sheer silk organdy with gently swaying, embroidered-cotton flowers—our designers love the way they ring the neckline like a Hawaiiian lei. The fabric was custom-made for us at the Japanese house that makes our very best eyelet laces. Fitted bodice, full A-line skirt. V-neckline. Empire waist. Back zip. Fully lined. Falls to floor; 44" from natural waist. Part of the J.Crew Collection. Import. Dry clean. Specially packaged in a custom-made box to ensure your gown is always as beautiful as the first day you wore it. Catalog/jcrew.com only."