New Watters Wedding Dresses, Plus Past Collections

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Watters Fall 2022 Watters Fall 2021 Watters Spring 2021

Watters Fall 2020 Watters Spring 2020 Watters Fall 2019

Vatana Watters has been designing dramatic, versatile, and stylish wedding gowns for nearly 40 years. In 2017, Vatana's daughter, Sydney Watters Dunbar, joined Watters as style director, adding a millennial perspective to the skilled team. Loved by brides, bridesmaids, celebrities, and style influences alike, Watters collections follow unique creative directions that evolve with the seasons. The team is based in Dallas, but Watters's four brands—Watters, Wtoo, Willowby, and By Watters.—are adored by women around the globe.

Scroll below to see recent and past collections from Watters.

Watters Fall 2022

With structured ball gowns, classic A-line dresses, and elegant sheath numbers, the Watters Fall 2022 collection has something for every bride. The line features unexpected details like a pearl-trimmed thigh slit, and plenty of classic elements as well. Below, see all the gowns from the new collection.

Kristiane

The Cut: Ballgown with a corset structure

The Material: Soft netting

The Wow Factor: The soft net ruffles and the Riesling color

Cordell

The Cut: Fit-and-flare ballgown with a scoop neckline

The Material: Satin

The Wow Factor: The structured bodice

Eloise

The Cut: Sheath dress with a scoop neck and puff sleeves

The Material: Crepe and charmeuse

The Wow Factor: The whimsical puff sleeves

Clara

The Cut: Long-sleeved sheath gown with a plunging neckline

The Material: Charmeuse

The Wow Factor: The waist-cinching sash

Orlie

The Cut: Strapless gown with a corseted bodice and thigh-high slit

The Material: Polished satin

The Wow Factor: The pearl-trimmed leg slit

Frances

The Cut: Long-sleeved fitted gown with a high neck

The Material: Lace

The Wow Factor: Pearl and sequin beading

Fae

Watters Fae Wedding Dress — Courtesy of Watters

The Cut: Strapless ballgown with a tulle topper

The Material: Lace and tulle

The Wow Factor: The separate tulle topper

Liv

Watters Liv Wedding Dress — Courtesy of Watters

The Cut: Strapless corset-style mermaid gown

The Material: Illusion lace

The Wow Factor: The hand appliquéd and beaded lace

Pirouette

The Cut: Tea-length gown with a sweetheart neckline

The Material: Lace and illusion

The Wow Factor: The delicate lace sleeves

Viviane

The Cut: Structured gown with a corset bodice and removable skirt

The Material: Beaded and flocked dot tulle

The Wow Factor: The removable skirt for two bridal looks in one

Reece

The Cut: Off-the-shoulder, long-sleeved ball gown with a corset structure

The Material: Silk organza

The Wow Factor: The hand-beaded bodice

Aja

Watters Aja Wedding Dress — Courtesy of Watters

The Cut: A-line gown with a scoop neckline

The Material: Embroidery and tulle

The Wow Factor: The hand-beaded pearl detailing on the bodice and skirt

Flint

The Cut: Embroidered sheath dress with a plunging neckline

The Material: Lace, embroidery, and crepe

The Wow Factor: The plunging V-neck

Watters Fall 2021

The Watters Fall 2021 collection, Scent of Love, was inspired by the different intoxicating scents that capture a love story. Filled with romantic, soft, and simple but elegant designs, the collection truly has something for every type of fairytale—including three dreamy accessories for the bride who wants to change their look on a whim,

Nevoa

Serein

Mirall

Wish

Quinn Topper

Danbury Overskirt

Bryson Cape

Watters Spring 2021

The Spring 2021 Collection, named Le Fleur, was filled with gowns "as delicate as flower petals pressed between a book's pages." You'll find soft, airy fabrics, floral lace embroidery, and delicate details like ribbon belts and glistening crystals.

Ruby

Spruce

Mist

Hawthorne

Kai

Watters Kai Wedding Dress — Courtesy of Watters

Wisteria

Watters Fall 2020

The Fall 2020 collection, properly named "Once in a Lifetime," was inspired by true love. You'll find ultra-romantic and feminine silhouettes, namely ball gowns and fit-and-flares, in fabrics like smooth crepe and intricate lace, adorned with floral embroidery and shimmering beading.

Model in strapless ballgown with floral embellishments and a tulle skirt — Courtesy of Watters

"Bentlee" soft netting ball gown adorned with custom-made embroidery, organically placed three-dimensional flowers, and a dust of beading.

Model in strapless allover lace wedding gown — Courtesy of Watters

"Kristel" Corrado lace gown with an allover lace corset featuring a stylistic notch at the center front.

Model in strapless crepe column gown with a tulle train — Courtesy of Watters

"Cappucine" sculptural crepe column gown with a structured corset and detachable tulle Watteau train.

Model in a V-back sleeveless dress with a long train wearing full arm-length tulle gloves — Courtesy of Watters

"Bijou" Lisse crepe fit-and-flare gown with a V-neck and V-back, soft draping, fabric-covered buttons along the back and a cathedral train.

Model in strapless satin ballgown with skirt pockets — Courtesy of Watters

"Vrai" jewel satin ball gown featuring a shaped strapless neckline trimmed with buttons from back bodice to hem, a pocketed ball skirt with an extended train, and a fully corseted bodice.

Model in ballgown with illusion bodice and sleeves with floral appliques — Courtesy of Watters

"Adriel" silk organza gown with embroidered laser-cut organza appliqués, an illusion bodice, three-quarter sleeves, and a full skirt.

Model in spaghetti strap trumpet gown with allover floral embroidery and a tulle skirt — Courtesy of Watters

"Rubena" thicket lace and soft net fit-and-flare gown with custom embroidery, sequin and pearl beading, and three-dimensional floral detailing.

Model in sleeveless A-line gown with lace and a deep illusion neckline — Courtesy of Watters

"Vita" A-line gown featuring a delicately pleated bodice, a deep illusion neckline, and softly placed lace.

Model in allover lace fit and flare gown with a scoop neckline and cap sleeves — Courtesy of Watters

"Tulia" Vernal lace fit-and-flare gown with Anjo lace appliqués, a scooped neckline, cap sleeves, a ballet back, and a train finished with an Anjo lace scallop hem.

Model in sleeveless allover lace fit and flare gown with a plunging illusion neckline — Courtesy of Watters

"Ellectra" Soroya lace fit-and-flare gown with beaded edging featuring an illusion deep V-neckline, illusion cutout sides, and a chapel train trimmed with sequins and beads.

Model in bridal ballgown with tulle skirt and an embroidered illusion neckline — Courtesy of Watters

"Jett" A-line gown with a carwash soft net skirt and an illusion bodice over an Abraz mesh corset adorned with Kozmos lace, beaded pearls, sequins, and silver flat-back crystals.

Model in sleeveless V-neck sheath gown with diamante drop crystals in a lattice pattern — Courtesy of Watters

"Ooh La La" sheath dress with diamanté drop crystals and silver seed beads hand-sewn in a lattice pattern on Beau mesh with clear crystal briolettes and a separate Abrazo mesh slip.

Model in sleeveless V-neck sheath dress with drop crystals in a lattice pattern — Courtesy of Watters

"Magnifique" Beau mesh sheath dress with hand-sewn pearls in a lattice pattern with large pearl drops and a separate Abrazo mesh slip.

Watters Spring 2020

Spring 2020's collection "Sunset in Rose" was, naturally, inspired by the awe and beauty of sunsets. Shimmering beading meets lingerie-inspired details on these elegant yet sultry gowns featuring lots of lace and daring illusion details.

Model on runway in strapless tulle gown with lace bodice — Photo by Masato Onoda

"Dexter" soft tulle skirt with a strapless lace bodice featuring a modified sweetheart neckline.

Model on runway in allover lace wedding gown with half sleeves — Photo by Masato Onoda

"Jourdan" allover lace wedding dress with illusion neckline and sleeves.

Model on runway in strapless lace trumpet gown — Photo by Masato Onoda

"Crawford" strapless fit-and-flare wedding dress with a beaded lace bodice and skirt.

Model on runway in sleeveless wedding dress with a plunging neckline and lace appliques — Photo by Masato Onoda

"Lynda" chiffon wedding dress with plunging neckline and lace appliqués.

Model on runway in sleeveless wedding dress with notched square neckline — Photo by Masato Onoda

"Stephan" sleeveless wedding dress with a notched square neckline.

Model on runway in sleeveless scoop neck satin ballgown with skirt pockets — Photo by Masato Onoda

"Kitt" satin sleeveless wedding dress with scoop neckline and pockets.

Model on runway in deep V-neck ballgown with a slit tulle skirt and beaded bodice — Photo by Masato Onoda

"Kroes" deep V-neck wedding dress with tulle skirt and beaded bodice.

Model on runway in bridal ballgown with a scalloped plunging neckline, lace bodice, and tulle skirt — Photo by Masato Onoda

"Van Der Wal" sequined lace plunging bodice with scalloped edge and tulle skirt.

Model on runway in strapless sweetheart lace fit and flare gown with a gold satin belt — Photo by Masato Onoda

"Seymour" floral lace trumpet wedding dress with a strapless modified sweetheart neckline and wide satin belt.

Model on runway in fitted high-neck satin sheath gown — Photo by Masato Onoda

"Hunter" fitted high-neck wedding dress with open draped cowl back.

Model on runway in a floral lace V-neck trumpet wedding gown — Photo by Masato Onoda

"Campbell" trumpet wedding dress with plunging illusion neckline and lace appliqués.

Model on runway in three-quarter-sleeve ballgown with a floral lace high-neck bodice and a tulle skirt — Photo by Masato Onoda

"Frederique" three-quarter-sleeve ball gown with a high-neck floral lace bodice and a full tulle skirt.

Model on runway in a strapless sweetheart floral lace A-line wedding dress — Photo by Masato Onoda

"Sunday Bouquet" strapless guipure lace wedding dress with sweetheart neckline.

Watters Fall 2019

Inspired by the miles and miles migratory birds fly to be together, Watters's Fall 2019 collection "The Great Expanse" features classic gowns with romantic details meant to transcend trends. You'll find dusting shimmer, layers of lace, and timeless silhouettes.