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36 Stunning Civil Wedding Dresses That Don’t Break The Bank

14th June 2023

As the years go by, more and more South Asian couples have been opting for civil wedding ceremonies; and no matter how big or how small, it calls for another outfit, but you may not necessarily have the desire to allocate the same budget of outfit for this event. 

Majority of the couples we spoke to said that their budget is around £600 for a civil wedding outfit, and they want something which is classy and timeless, but doesn’t break the bank!

That’s why we’ve searched the internet for our favourite civil wedding dresses (& suits / jumpsuits) in tons of different budgets. Have a look.

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IN THIS BLOG:

CIVIL WEDDING DRESSES UNDER £100

Tulip Skirt Twill Mini Dress

Starting off with an extremely flattering shape – we love this adjustable strap tulip style wedding dress.

Price: £99

Premium Satin Strapless Corseted Button Detail Gown

Another beautiful strapless piece, with a corseted gown for the perfect fit.

Price: £90

Halter Waistcoat Tailored Mini Dress

This tailored mini dress is the perfect court-civil wedding outfit. Unique, affordable, and very bridal.

Price: £99

WHITE SATIN CROSS OVER HALTER NECK MAXI DRESS

We love this halterneck moment, and the satin totally elevates the look.

Price: £85

CIVIL WEDDING DRESSES UNDER £300

V Neck Tiered Tie Waist Tulle Dress

This chic layered tulle dress is a stunning and timeless piece. Not only is it affordable, it’s also the perfect style to tailor, shorten, and dye after the wedding to re-use time and time again for different events.

Price £149

Premium Beadwork Drop Sleeve Fishtail Dress

If you’re opting for a modest wedding outfit, this beaded dress from Coast is perfection. The silhouette, the sleeves – we love it all!

Price: £255.20

Premium Italian Satin Bandeau Pleat Front Midi Dress

Perfect for a court wedding, we love this sleek midi dress. Imagine the beautiful confetti exit shots!

Price: £150

Cross Neck Twill Dress

This dress is so fun. We love the style & shape of it, and the fabric elevates the look to make it effortlessly chic.

Price: £150

Satin Bardot Fishtail Maxi Dress With Train

Sticking to the effortlessly chic vibe of satin, this fishtail maxi dress is an incredibly flattering outfit for every bride.

Pride: £159

Organza Sleeve Mini Dress

A moment for the sleeves. This is the perfect girl next door wedding dress – we love it!

Price: £149

Statement Frill Cold Shoulder Open Back Dress

If you’re having a destination wedding, with a civil abroad, this is the perfect elegant vibe for a sunset ceremony (especially on the beach!)

Price: £149

Linear Beadwork High Neck Puddle Hem Dress

Love a bit of glitz and glamour? This ones for you!

Price: £219

Statement Blossom Floral Scoop Back Maxi Dress

We’re swooning over the back of this elegant & chic dress. It’s very Crazy Rich Asian-esque.

Price: £179

Draped Crystal Embellished Maxi Dress

We love the crystal detailing on this. The perfect outfit for any bride in their Sofia Richie era.

Price: £255.20

Eyelash Lace Bardot Long Sleeve Dress

We love this strapless lace bardot style outfit. There’s something about lace that’s just extremely timeless.

Price: £118.30

Feather Bardot Stretch Crepe Maxi Dress

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again – we love feathers! It’s a gorgeous statement style for every outfit.

Price: £223.20

CREAM SATIN CORSET DRAPED FISHTAIL MAXI DRESS

Corset style dresses are one of the biggest trends this year – this effortless satin piece hugs you in all the best places.

Price: £150

WHITE BELTED BLAZER WITH FEATHER DETAIL

Looking for something totally different? We love this white belted blazer suit. It’s the most chic & unique look.

Price: £120

WHITE HIGH NECK JUMPSUIT WITH COLD SHOULDER CAPE SLEEVES

This cold-shoulder cape fit has the most stunning embellishments. Perfect for a bride looking for something different and comfortable.

Price: £250

WHITE PLUNGING FISHTAIL MAXI DRESS WITH CAPE

Okay, capes are definitely a trend this year. The mesh also helps complete this look, and elevate it entirely.

Price: £150

WHITE COWL CAMI SEQUIN MAXI DRESS WITH WAIST TIE

Whether it be your bridal ceremony, or drinks after the wedding, this stunning sequinned piece is absolutely gorgeous.

Price: £120

CIVIL WEDDING DRESSES UNDER £500

Bridal sequined high-neck minidress

This is definitely a party in the front, business in the back, kind of outfit. There are tons of elements that just elevate this look: the cape, the sequins, the ruching – we love it all.

Price: £419

Bead-embellished tulle gown

Stand out as the bride with this gorgeous & intricate embellished floor-sweeping gown.

Price: £318

RSN Inspired Corset Maxi Dress

We love this princess style corset gown – the perfect comfortable bridal gown.

Price: £499

Kin cutout duchesse-satin halterneck bridal gown

It’s backless! We love this sleek satin backless gown – the perfect statement piece.

Price: £419

Draped satin down

Another gorgeous effortless piece, which has a cowl back and short train.

Price: £382

Daya strapless gathered embellished tulle bridal gown

Celebrate in style with this unforgettable design.

Price: £300

CIVIL WEDDING DRESSES UNDER £1000

'Caroline' Embellished Bridal Dress

We love the subtle & understated train on this outfit. This dress from Monsoon is so reliable & great quality.

Price: £550

Bridal feather-trimmed crêpe gown

Another moment for another incredible back. We love this elegant mermaid silhouette, fitted bodice & feather-trimmed cuffs.

Price: £924

Bridal Rosette crêpe gown

We love the front of this outfit, but the back is definitely the moment. Obsessed with this textured fabric & exaggerated bow.

Price: £751

REVOLVE CLEO GOWN

We love this sleek and sexy wedding gown.

Price: 652

One-shoulder embellished draped cady gown

For the bride who doesn’t love tulle. satin, or ‘traditional’ gowns, we love this effortless draped gown.

Price: £639

Bridal Mia crêpe off-shoulder gown

The mid-riff lace inserts elevate this entire gown, and give it tons of character. Another gorgeous mermaid style dress.

Price: £593

Bridal Steph sequined maxi dress

The statement front & back on this outfit is absolutely stunning. The perfect & most elegant piece for your ceremony.

Price: £538

Bridal Phoebe gown

These crystal-embellished shoulder straps and sweetheart neckline are the perfect combo for an effortless bridal look.

Price: £539