Aisle Style: Vintage Wedding Dresses

Making your wedding day special involves a host of different aspects. From the venue to the theme, and everything in between, there are many different ways you can tweak the details to make them reflect you and your groom's tastes, desires and personalities. Of course, these are simply props in your special day. The real focus is going to be on you, and you need to choose a dress that will capture the imagination and romanticism of the day.

Add a Touch of the Past to Your Special Day

To add to your aisle style, consider vintage wedding dresses. All the dresses below give a nod to details that are more on the traditional side of the spectrum. One thing you need to remember, though, is that vintage does not need to mean boring, uptight or plain.

• This Alfred Angelo wedding dress combines elegant and romantic details such as lace and rhinestones over a swath of luscious charmeuse. When matched with a fitted bodice and a slimming silhouette of a skirt, it combines the best of both the vintage and the contemporary.

• Etsy is often a treasure trove of all things vintage, and finding vintage wedding dresses is no exception. This Victorian inspired number combines many of the best-loved attributes of the era to give you a truly unique wedding experience. Hailing from the 1970s, this ankle length dress features long lace sleeves as well as a copious lace overlay throughout the entire dress. A mock turtleneck gives a hint of the conservative while the dropped waist and flowing skirt flatters all body types.

• The days of yesteryear often mean a simpler time. Yet simple doesn't have to mean plain as this elegant wedding dress shows. Delphine Manivet has created a stunning, handmade silk taffeta lined dress that artfully marries simplicity with riveting details. From the fitted bodice through the crisp A-line skirt and ending in a train of pooling milkiness, it is the unique details that make this vintage dress a classic. A narrow strip of fabric runs down your backbone, and ends with a classy bow in between your shoulder blades.

Embrace the era of Art Deco with this vintage 1930s wedding dress. Formal yet very feminine, this lace covered dress has a gently curving train. Sheer lace in ivory makes up the bulk of this dress. Buttons covered in satin accentuate the neckline while the puffed shoulders add to the period look.

With this 1920s inspired vintage wedding dress, you can enjoy the soft and flowing lines of sheer chiffon. The peach hues of the crepe under slip add a romantic and feminine flair as the material is gently gathered at the waist, and adorned with a large flower detail. Bring back memories of the Titanic with the open work lace across the bodice, lacing across the back and a skirt that flares slightly. This gown falls gently to the floor in flowing waves and slips easily over your head.