There are many different styles of Renaissance wedding gowns, and one of my favorites is a simple design that has a very unique flair. The Chrissy design has silk crepe sleeves that actually begin below the shoulder. This provides great coverage while still showing some skin on the shoulders and upper arms. The sleeves are open on the inside and trail all the way down to the knee.

I really love how this silk Renaissance wedding gown moves with the bride. She appears to float when wearing this graceful antiquated bridal dress. The trailing sleeves that wear like scarves seem to create the flow, although the entire gown boasts the same light movement. You would expect a majestic wedding dress like this to cost a fortune, but you would be surprised to discover that this enchanting masterpiece is actually quite affordable.

There are other Renaissance wedding gowns that are more extravagant, offering great detail and intricate designs. These lavish dresses require excellent skill to make and hence, naturally they are a little more expensive. The most outstanding of these intricate and opulent Renaissance wedding gowns is the Racheal.

Made of satin damask material, this wedding dress is reversible, providing a unique appeal. These Renaissance wedding gowns are covered in blue and silver rose detailing, and even the underskirts offer silk rose patterns. Furthermore, the bodice and sleeves on these dresses are created out of silk organza.

Another wonderful aspect of these gowns is that the designer allows a variety of options. You can choose an entirely white dress with gold or silver details, or you can opt for a number of different colors to suit your particular style. Whatever you choose, you can expect to wear one of the most impressive and extravagant Renaissance wedding gowns on the market.

Although every dress is created to order so that you can opt for other details as well, both the Chrissy and the Racheal Renaissance wedding gowns are so stunningly elegant and beautiful that it is actually quite difficult to imagine making any improvement. As wonderful as they are, these styles are only two examples of the many options in this bridal theme. You can find a great collection of other styles and options carrying this theme of bygone era.

While we may really enjoy the sleek new looks of contemporary wedding dresses on the market today, there is a little girl inside every bride that really wants to live the fairytale. If you are one of them, Renaissance wedding gowns are made just for you.