Long Sleeve Wedding Dresses Handcrafted in California

Soft cotton lace that moves with you. Bell sleeves that billow. Fitted elegance that never restricts. Because coverage and comfort aren't opposites—they're partners.

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★ 4.9 (245 REVIEWS) | Handcrafted in California | Made-to-Order | As Seen in Martha Stewart & Brides
Bride Taylor wearing the Hayley lace wedding dress

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Experience our gowns in the comfort of your own space. Select up to three lace wedding dress samples for a private consultation at home.

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  • Try 3 dresses in your own space
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Over 50% of our brides purchase after trying at home.

Real Brides, Real Stories

Bride Kristina wearing her long sleeve Carissa ethereal flowy wedding dress with matching veil

Bride Kristina · Carissa Long Sleeve Wedding Dress

“ I will never get over my dress. ”

I went to traditional bridal stores and felt like I was wearing a costume in every long sleeve gown. Nothing felt like me. The moment I walked into Dreamers & Lovers I knew I would find my dress there. I chose a custom long sleeve Carissa with a matching veil and it was the most comfortable, effortless gown I had tried on.

The sleeves felt light and romantic, never heavy or restrictive. Yanique was so patient while I debated train length and helped me land on a length that was perfect. The final dress was ethereal, flattering, and completely me.

Bride Breana wearing the long sleeve Violetta lace wedding dress

Bride Breana · Violetta Long Sleeve Wedding Dress

“ Confident, bold, and completely myself. ”

I traveled from Arizona for the Violetta and it was worth every mile. In other boutiques the long sleeve dresses felt stiff and fussy. This one was different. The cotton lace, the fitted shape, and the open back made me feel strong, feminine, and free.

For our western wedding it struck the perfect balance of coverage and ease. The sleeves never felt restrictive and I could move, dance, and be fully present. It was the first long sleeve gown that felt like my real style.

Bride Amanda wearing the Caroline lace wedding dress in the mountains

Bride Amanda · Caroline Wedding Dress

“ Wild, free, and completely myself. ”

We eloped in the North Cascades with changing weather and long hikes. I needed a dress that felt romantic but practical, with coverage that made sense outdoors. Dreamers & Lovers was the first place where the designs felt like they understood that balance.

The Caroline gown moved with the wind and with my body. The sleeves and bodice gave me the coverage I wanted while still feeling soft and easy. I felt like myself the entire day, from the trail to our vows.

What Makes Our Long Sleeve Wedding Dresses Different

Not all long sleeve wedding dresses are created equal. Some sleeves feel restrictive. Others photograph beautifully but scratch against your skin. Ours are designed to do something radical: look stunning and feel incredible from the moment you slip them on until your last dance.

Each long sleeve wedding dress in our collection is handcrafted in our California atelier using exclusive cotton laces chosen for their softness, breathability, and the way they move with your body. Whether you're drawn to romantic bell sleeve wedding dresses with flowing, bohemian ease or fitted long sleeve lace wedding dresses with modern structure, every gown begins with the same foundation: luxury materials and thoughtful construction.

Our wedding dresses with sleeves aren't an afterthought or a trend response—they're intentional designs that honor your desire for coverage without sacrificing comfort, movement, or beauty. From long sleeve backless wedding dresses that feel unexpected and modern to classic bell sleeve bridal gowns with timeless elegance, each design proves that sleeves elevate rather than hide.

This is what separates handcrafted long sleeve bridal dresses from mass-produced alternatives. The difference is in the details: how the lace drapes at the wrist, how the sleeve moves when you lift your arms, how the fabric photographs in natural light. You'll feel it immediately.

Made for the Bride Who Knows What She Wants

Long Sleeve Wedding Dresses for Women Who Refuse to Compromise. Our long sleeve wedding dresses are for brides who know themselves. You're not choosing sleeves because you feel you should—you're choosing them because you know what makes you feel confident, comfortable, and authentically beautiful.

Maybe you're planning a fall garden ceremony and want the romance of bell sleeve lace wedding dresses that catch the breeze. Perhaps you're drawn to the unexpected elegance of long sleeve open back wedding dresses—coverage and drama in perfect balance. Or you simply know that you feel most like yourself with a bit more coverage, and you refuse to settle for sleeves that feel like a costume or compromise.

You value artistry and quality. Your everyday style probably leans toward thoughtfully curated pieces—natural fabrics, intentional details, brands that care about craft. You see a long sleeve wedding dress not as a concession but as an opportunity for beauty. The right sleeve can frame your collarbones, elongate your silhouette, and add movement that makes every photograph feel alive.

Our wedding dresses with sleeves collection is designed with you in mind. Made-to-order in California. Soft laces that breathe and move. Silhouettes that range from flowing bell sleeve wedding gowns to sleek, fitted elegance. Every long sleeve bridal dress designed to feel like an elevated version of yourself—never restrictive, never stuffy, always intentional.

When our brides say yes to their long sleeve wedding dress, they tell us: "I finally found sleeves that don't feel like sleeves. I just feel like me, but more beautiful."

The Art of Sleeve Construction

The sleeve makes or breaks a long sleeve wedding dress. We've spent years perfecting the construction—understanding exactly where lace should give, how much ease creates graceful movement, which patterns flatter different arm proportions.

Every long sleeve wedding dress in our collection is constructed in our California studio using signature cotton laces that are impossibly soft against skin. Unlike synthetic fabrics that trap heat and feel scratchy, our laces breathe naturally and drape with weight that photographs beautifully.

Bell sleeve wedding dresses require particular attention—too much fabric overwhelms, too little loses the romantic billow we're known for. Our bell sleeve bridal gowns achieve that perfect flutter, whether you're standing still or dancing. The lace cascades from the elbow in a way that feels organic, not costume-y.

For fitted long sleeve wedding dresses, precision is everything. We pattern each sleeve with slight ease at key movement points so your arms never feel bound. The result? Long sleeve lace wedding dresses that photograph like couture but feel like your favorite soft sweater.

We offer our signature laces in ivory, off-white, and champagne—and for brides who want something unexpected, we create custom long sleeve wedding dresses in blush, sage, or any shade that speaks to you. Whether you choose a long sleeve satin wedding dress with lace sleeves or an all-lace bell sleeve wedding dress, the material quality remains consistent: luxury you can feel.

And for brides seeking drama? Our long sleeve backless wedding dresses and backless wedding dresses with sleeves prove that coverage and skin can coexist beautifully. It's about balance, intention, and understanding that modern brides don't think in binaries.

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Can't decide between bell sleeve wedding dresses and fitted styles? Home Try-On lets you experience up to three long sleeve wedding dresses in your own space. Or book an in-studio appointment to see how they move, feel, and photograph.

Ready to Find Your Long Sleeve Wedding Gown?

Each dress is handcrafted to order in our California atelier. Whether you're drawn to billowy bell sleeves, or fitted elegant lace sleeves, we're here to help you find the gown that feels like home.

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