Just like the velvet ring box, a pretty wedding dress hanger has quickly become an essential in the modern bride (and groom's!) wedding trousseau. Sure, you could use any hanger, but getting one actually worthy of your wedding outfit (and Instagram!) is 10 times more fun.

A gorgeous wedding dress hanger is not only perfect for showcasing your gown in those details shots on the morning of your wedding, but will double as a great keepsake of the day too. It can also be a lovely and unique gift for your bridesmaids or for the bride to be.

From simple yet chic hangers that match your style to personalised ones for you and your whole bridal party, we've rounded up the best places to find pretty wedding dress hangers, some of which can also be personalised. Banish those basic plastic hangers for another day! These pretty options will add the perfect and practical finishing touch to your gown...

The Best Places To Find Wedding Dress Hangers

Clouds and Currents

Clouds and Currents

Clouds and Currents offer a variety of wedding dress hangers from bespoke wire creations like above which you can personalise with your name and engraved versions which you can create with your new surname to personalised wooden wedding hanger charms, customised to your exact specifications. 

See: cloudsandcurrents.com

Jaded Designs UK

Jaded Designs UK

Creating bespoke acrylic tags to add to your own hangers, Jaded Designs UK has a gorgeous range for the whole bridal party that you can customise in your own wedding colours.

See: www.etsy.com/ie/shop/JadedDesignsUK

Holly and Fred

Holly and Fred

For the flower-loving bride, Holly and Fred's bespoke acrylic tag creations are for you! With many flower options to choose from and lots of designs for the bridal party too, you'll be sure to find the perfect floral that embodies your vibe.

See: www.etsy.com/shop/HollyandFred

Ribbon and Rings

Ribbon and Rings

Sometimes the simplest option is the best option. If you're a minimalist bride who doesn't want to distract from her gown, then go with clear acrylic hangers like these beauties from Ribbon and Rings on Etsy.

See: www.etsy.com/shop/RibbonandRings

Akito Avalanche  

AkitoAvalanche

For brides looking for an heirloom wedding dress hanger, look no further than Akito Avalanche who creates beautiful hand sewn wedding dress hangers, crafted from high quality ivory duchess satin and embroidered tulle lace and finished with a handmade luxury label which can be personalised to your details.

See: www.etsy.com/ie/shop/AkitoAvalanche

Adorned Embroidery

Adorned Embroidery

Creating beautiful embroidered bows which you can add to your own choice of hanger, Adorned Embroidery's bows are a darling heirloom to treasure forever. Not only are these custom bows the perfect prop for your wedding dress photos, but they can also be a unique "something blue" should you opt for embroidery from the wide range of blue shades. Adorned Embroidery also offer darling embroidery options for the rest of the bridal party, including the little ones.

See: www.etsy.com/shop/AdornedEmbroidery

Wedding Star

Minimalist brides will love these simple and classic wood hangers from Wedding Star. You could add your own ribbon to tie in with your wedding theme. There's also custom wedding hanger options for the groom and the rest of the bridal party too.

See: www.weddingstar.eu

Hana Lee Studios

These stylish hangers are created by Irish-owned gift supplier Hana Lee Studios. The personalised hangers are available with the name, role and date and choice of ribbon colour, with slick options for the groom also available.

See: hanaleestudios.ie

Florence Lilly

Looking for a vintage style padded hanger that you can use again and again? These pretty versions from Florence Lily on Etsy are incredibly soft so it will be gentle on your dress but as they are made from cotton they also have some grip so your dress won't slid off in those important dress pictures! These luxe little hangers come in white, pink, lilac and soft blue and arrive gift packaged in a cotton Florence Lilly drawstring bag.

See: www.etsy.com/shop/FlorenceLilly

Line Ave Calligraphy

Line Ave Calligraphy's beautiful bow hangers are hand drawn, laser cut, and engraved in clear cast acrylic. These hangers are perfect to display your gown on wedding day. They photograph beautifully and add a classic but modern touch to a flat lay or hanging gown photo. Also available in child size, perfect for flower girl dresses too.

See: www.etsy.com/ie/shop/LineAveCalligraphy

Mood For Wood Bridal

Mood For Wood Bridal

Get ready in style on your wedding morning with beautiful wooden wedding dress hangers by Mood For Wood Bridal. Simple, yet oh-so-chic, they are perfect to hang your dress, or suit on while getting ready and will look beautiful in your morning wedding photography.

See: www.etsy.com/ie/shop/MoodForWoodBridal

HitchedByHannah

Hitched By Hannah

For those that love the pearl or pressed flower wedding trends, you'll love the personalised acrylic tags by HitchedByHannah on Etsy. Easily added and removed to wedding dress hangers and hangers for the bridesmaids, they also make gorgeous little mementos of the day too.

See: https://www.etsy.com/ie/shop/HitchedByHannah

Lucy March Studio

Have your own hanger but looking for something personal to add to it? Lucy March Studio creates chic boho tags each embellished with a shiny gold star charm, perfect for adorning on your wedding party hangers and perfect for some gorgeous photos.

See: www.etsy.com/shop/LucyMarchStudio

Dream Brides

Specialising in wooden wedding hangers, Dream Brides creates bespoke designs that are available in both adult & children sizes, personalised with names, roles and wedding date. The wording is added on with high grade quality permanent vinyl which is available in a range of colours. Each hanger is hand-finished with a sweet satin bow or faux flower.

See: www.etsy.com/shop/DreamBrides

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Tips for Finding The Perfect Wedding Dress Hanger

• While many bridal hangers on offer are beautiful to look at, do keep in mind that they also have to be functional, so it's best to always choose a sturdy style that can support the weight of your wedding dress. Classic wooden hangers, vintage-style padded hangers, and styles with fabrics that have some grip like cotton or velvet are all great practical options for heavier wedding gowns
• If you can't find a hanger you like, you can purchase your own wooden hangers from stores such as IKEA, Penneys or JYSK and add a custom decal from Etsy. You could also commission a calligrapher to design your own bespoke version, or to customise tags for hangers for each of your girls.

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