New York City-based designer Madeline Gardner has been creating exquisite wedding dresses for over 25 years. Gardner's collections boast beautifully made gowns featuring elaborate beading, detachable sleeves, and all-over frosted lace. While Madeline Gardner is the designer behind Morilee, Madeline Gardner Signature, Julietta, and The Other White Dress, the Morilee brand, specifically, offers wedding dresses, little white dresses, bridesmaid dresses, and elegant mother-of-the-bride gowns.
Below, the latest collections from Morilee by Madeline Gardner.
Morilee by Madeline Gardner Fall 2024
As Morilee celebrates its 70th anniversary, Gardner named her Fall 2024 collection “The Platinum Collection” after the milestone year. The line of wedding dresses maintains the brand’s signature “timeless elegance,” while adding contemporary designs that resonate with the modern bride. Through layered fabrics, fluid draping, sculptural necklines, and opulent hand-beading, each garment evokes movement and visual intrigue.
Read on to explore the first 15 looks from Morilee by Madeline Gardner’s Fall 2024 collection.
As it is our absolute commitment that all brides see themselves in our coverage, our editorial team has worked with the brand to confirm that this collection meets the standards outlined in our diversity pledge.
Look 1
The Cut: Long-sleeved, off-the-shoulder A-line dress
The Material: Lace
The Wow Factor: The scalloped neckline and exposed corset
Look 2
The Cut: Off-the-shoulder trumpet dress with a sweetheart neckline
The Material: Mikado
The Wow Factor: The floral embroidery
Look 3
The Cut: Strapless A-line gown
The Material: Tulle
The Wow Factor: The 3D flowers and all-over sequins
Look 4
The Cut: Trumpet gown with a scoop neckline and spaghetti straps
The Material: Tulle
The Wow Factor: The beaded straps
Look 5
The Cut: Strapless A-line dress
The Material: Chiffon
The Wow Factor: The remoavable puff sleeves
Look 6
The Cut: A-line dress with a sweetheart neckline
The Material: Tulle
The Wow Factor: The illusion neckline
Look 7
The Cut: Long-sleeved trumpet gown
The Material: Organza and mikado
The Wow Factor: The ruched detailing
Look 8
The Cut: Strapless fit-and-flare dress with a sweetheart neckline
The Material: Tulle
The Wow Factor: The colorful floral accents
Look 9
The Cut: Strapless A-line dress with optional sleeves
The Material: Organza and mikado
The Wow Factor: The pearl accents
Look 10
The Cut: Strapless A-line gown with a sweetheart neckline
The Material: Lace
The Wow Factor: The all-over lace
Look 11
The Cut: Long-sleeved trumpet dress with a bateau neckline
The Material: Tulle
The Wow Factor: The semi-sheer sleeves
Look 12
The Cut: Off-the-shoulder ball gown
The Material: Tulle
The Wow Factor: The layered fabric
Look 13
The Cut: Off-the-shoulder A-line dress
The Material: Tulle
The Wow Factor: The thigh-high slit
Look 14
The Cut: Strapless ball gown with a sweetheart neckline
The Material: Tulle
The Wow Factor: The floral appliqués
Look 15
The Cut: Strapless trumpet dress with removable sleeves
The Material: Mikado
The Wow Factor: The cascading floral embroidery
Morilee by Madeline Gardner Fall 2023
For Morilee's Fall 2023 collection, New York plays a big part in the design. "The Morilee Empire Collection was inspired by the edgy spirit of New York combined with the romantic essence of bridal for a collection like no other, soft and delicate yet fierce and strong," shares designer Madeline Gardner. "Full of both over-the-top ball gowns and strikingly simplistic styles, all combined with our signature touch of romance."
"This collection sees a return to bridal trends of the past, making them new and fresh again. I've taken traditional touches and mixed them with unexpected elements, creating designs that are meant to excite and inspire. The empire collection is dynamic, romantic, and diversified, just like my brides from around the world."
Look 1
The Cut: Off-the-shoulder sheath
The Material: Tulle
The Wow Factor: The elegant draping of the tulle
Look 2
The Cut: V-neck mermaid gown
The Material: Lace and feathers
The Wow Factor: The fun feathers
Look 3
The Cut: A-line gown
The Material: Tulle and lace
The Wow Factor: The lace detailing
Look 4
The Cut: Ballgown with lace bodice
The Material: Tulle and lace
The Wow Factor: The bold tiered skirt
Look 5
The Cut: Mermaid gown with puff sleeves
The Material: Lace
The Wow Factor: The vintage feel
Look 6
The Cut: Mermaid gown with long puff sleeves
The Material: Tulle and lace
The Wow Factor: The romantic lace details
Look 7
The Cut: A-line ballgown with cut-outs
The Material: Crepe
The Wow Factor: The sexy cut-outs
Look 8
The Cut: A-line ballgown
The Material: Tulle and beading
The Wow Factor: The shimmering beading details
Look 9
The Cut: A-line ballgown with off the shoulder sleeves
The Material: Tulle and lace
The Wow Factor: The dramatic sleeves
Look 10
The Cut: Off-the-shoulder ball gown with full skirt
The Material: Tulle
The Wow Factor: The blush hue and floral-inspired skirt
Look 11
The Cut: Mermaid gown with train and sleeves
The Material: Lace and tulle
The Wow Factor: The body-hugging shape
Look 12
The Cut: Ballgown with bustier
The Material: Tulle, beading, and organza
The Wow Factor: The whimsical structure of the skirt
Look 13
The Cut: Mermaid long-sleeve gown
The Material: Tulle and silk
The Wow Factor: The detailing on the sleeves
Morilee by Madeline Gardner Spring 2023
Take a peek at 10 dresses from Morilee by Madeline Gardner's Spring 2023 collection. For every look, visit Morilee by Madeline Gardner.
Look 1
The Cut: A-line ballgown
The Material: Tulle
The Wow Factor: The removable sleeves
Look 2
The Cut: Trumpet gown
The Material: Tulle
The Wow Factor: The sheer bodice
Look 3
The Cut: Long sleeve, A-line gown
The Material: Tulle
The Wow Factor: The oversized floral embroidery
Look 4
The Cut: Strapless gown
The Material: Lace and tulle
The Wow Factor: The removable bolero
Look 5
The Cut: Strapless A-line
The Material: Lace and tulle
The Wow Factor: The sweetheart neckline and corset bodice
Look 6
The Cut: Long sleeve fit-and-flare gown
The Material: Lace
The Wow Factor: The sheer sleeves and back
Look 7
The Cut: A-line gown
The Material: Lace and tulle
The Wow Factor: The bias cut silhouette
Look 8
The Cut: Trumpet gown
The Material: Lace and tulle
The Wow Factor: The sheer tulle balloon sleeves
Look 9
The Cut: Mermaid gown
The Material: Lace and tulle
The Wow Factor: The back overskirt train
Look 10
The Cut: A-line gown
The Material: Lace
The Wow Factor: The beaded and sequin embroidery on the bodice and skirt
Morilee by Madeline Gardner Fall 2022
Take a peek at the first 25 dresses from Morilee by Madeline Gardner's Fall 2022 collection. For every look, visit Morilee by Madeline Gardner.
In accordance with our diversity pledge, it's our duty to note that at the time of publishing, this brand/designer did not include BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) in their 2022 campaign imagery. We have since reached out to this brand/designer to encourage them to include BIPOC imagery in not only this season’s campaign but in future campaigns as well.
Dauphine
The Cut: Wedding dress with sweetheart neckline and detachable sleeves
The Material: Organza
The Wow Factor: Embroidered lace appliqués
Dahlia
The Cut: A-line wedding dress with appliquéd straps
The Material: Frosted embroidery and organza
The Wow Factor: All-over embroidery
Desiree
The Cut: Mermaid wedding dress with V-neckline
The Material: Lace and caviar patterned net
The Wow Factor: Embroidered floral lace appliqués
Dina
The Cut: A-line wedding dress
The Material: Lace, tulle, and sparkle organza
The Wow Factor: Embroidered lace appliqués
Dionne
The Cut: Strapless mermaid wedding dress with detachable long sleeves
The Material: Lace and tulle
The Wow Factor: Embroidered lace appliqués and detachable sleeves
Divina
The Cut: Strapless wedding dress with sweetheart neckline and detachable off-the-shoulder sleeves
The Material: lace and tulle
The Wow Factor: 3D floral lace appliqués
Daria
The Cut: Fit-and-flare wedding dress with V-neckline
The Material: Tulle and Chantilly lace
The Wow Factor: Frosted Chantilly lace
Dimitra
The Cut: Scoop-neck mermaid wedding dress
The Material: Chantilly lace
The Wow Factor: Embroidered appliqués
Doreah
The Cut: Fit-and-flare long-sleeve wedding dress
The Material: Chantilly lace
The Wow Factor: Illusion lace sleeves
Damaris
The Cut: Strapless A-line wedding dress
The Material: Satin
The Wow Factor: Sculptured cowl neckline
Daphne
The Cut: V-neck A-line wedding dress with skirt slit
The Material: Crystal beading and satin organza
The Wow Factor: Lace appliqués on bodice
Diana
The Cut: Mermaid wedding dress
The Material: Alençon, lace, and tulle
The Wow Factor: Crystal beading
Donetta
The Cut: Mermaid wedding dress
The Material: Lace
The Wow Factor: Rose patterned lace
Dalma
The Cut: Mermaid wedding dress
The Material: Chantilly lace
The Wow Factor: Embroidered lace appliqués
Danielle
The Cut: High-neck fit-and-flare wedding dress
The Material: Crystal beading and lace
The Wow Factor: Sheer petal train
Desdoma
The Cut: Straight-neck wedding dress
The Material: Lace and tulle
The Wow Factor: Crystal-beaded medallion-style lace appliqués
Delfina
The Cut: A-line wedding dress
The Material: Tule and organza
The Wow Factor: Lace-up sides and back
Darlene
The Cut: Long-sleeve fit-and-flare wedding dress
The Material: Crystal beading and net
The Wow Factor: Embroidered lace appliqués
Davida
The Cut: A-line wedding dress
The Material: Net and embroidery
The Wow Factor: V-neckline
Drucilla
The Cut: Ball gown with detachable sleeves
The Material: Tulle
The Wow Factor: Embroidered lace appliqués and beading
Dana
The Cut: Mermaid wedding dress
The Material: Chantilly lace and tulle
The Wow Factor: Embroidered appliqués
Donatella
The Cut: Fit-and-flare wedding dress
The Material: Lace
The Wow Factor: Medallion lace appliqués with geometric trim
Dorothea
The Cut: A-line wedding dress with detachable off-the-shoulder sleeves
The Material: Tulle
The Wow Factor: Embroidered lace appliqués
Danica
The Cut: Mermaid wedding dress with detachable sleeves
The Material: Lace and net
The Wow Factor: 3D floral appliqués
Dominique
The Cut: Strapless ball gown with detachable long sleeves
The Material: Tulle
The Wow Factor: Lace appliqués
Morilee by Madeline Gardner Spring 2022
"Morilee by Madeline Gardner pulls inspiration this season from the mystery and beauty of the stars. The ‘Starlight Collection’ incorporates mesmerizing details, brilliant reflecting layers, and delicate textures. Showcased here is an exaggerated boatneck ballgown with subtle sparkle throughout" - Madeline Gardner
Camellia
Show off your decolletage in this stunning A-line gown. The three-dimensional floral embroidery, on the bodice, is a lovely detail for brides looking for a modern wedding dress.
The Cut: A-line gown
The Material: Tulle with stretch lining
The Wow Factor: The three-dimensional floral embroidery
Calypso
If you're looking for a simple dress, this allover lace fit and flare gown has got you covered! We absolutely love the train, which adds an understated elegance to the entire look.
The Cut: Fit and flare gown
The Material: Lace
The Wow Factor: The crystal beaded spaghetti straps
Cecilia
We are madly in love with this classic fit and flare gown. Bring on the glitz and glamour on your big day by donning this traditional, yet modern, dress.
The Cut: V-neck fit and flare gown
The Material: Lace and tulle
The Wow Factor: The godet train and crystal buttons
Caroline
The Cut: A-line gown with a V-neckline
The Material: Lace top with a chiffon skirt
The Wow Factor: The pearl and crystal beaded embroidery bodice
Clementina
The Cut: A-line gown with a skirt slit
The Material: Chantilly lace
The Wow Factor: The clear and crystal beading on the bodice
Cordelia
The Cut: A-line gown
The Material: Lace
The Wow Factor: The crystal beaded straps and cinched waist
Clarissa
The Cut: Dropped waist A-line gown
The Material: Lace and tulle
The Wow Factor: The pearl and crystal embroidered appliqués
Carine
The Cut: Fit and flare gown
The Material: Lace
The Wow Factor: The all-over embroidered appliqués
Carmelina
The Cut: A-line gown
The Material: Tulle
The Wow Factor: The flounced soft net skirt
Christianna
The Cut: A-line ballgown
The Material: Tulle
The Wow Factor: The beaded trim on the bodice
Chiara
The Cut: Fit and flare gown
The Material: Chantilly lace
The Wow Factor: The sheer train
Chantal
The Cut: Mermaid gown
The Material: Chantilly lace
The Wow Factor: The crystal beaded straps
Chelsea
The Cut: Ballgown
The Material: Tulle and lace
The Wow Factor: The deep V-neckline
Claire
The Cut: A-line gown
The Material: Chantilly lace
The Wow Factor: The crystal beaded lace applique
Claudia
The Cut: A-line gown
The Material: Lace
The Wow Factor: The three-dimensional allover floral lace
Calanthe
The Cut: A-line gown
The Material: Lace and tulle
The Wow Factor: The soft net overskirt
Celine
The Cut: Fit and flare gown
The Material: Lace
The Wow Factor: The deep V-neckline
Camille
The Cut: Fit and flare gown
The Material: Lace and tulle
The Wow Factor: The detachable tulle train
Charlotte
The Cut: A-line ballgown
The Material: Tulle
The Wow Factor: The pearl and crystal beaded floral embroidery
Crystal
The Cut: A-line gown
The Material: Tulle
The Wow Factor: The beading on the bodice
Cherie
The Cut: Mermaid gown
The Material: Tulle
The Wow Factor: The floral embroidery throughout the dress
Circe
The Cut: Off-the-shoulder mermaid gown
The Material: Lace
The Wow Factor: The detachable sleeves
Clarita
The Cut: Fit and flare gown
The Material: Tulle and lace
The Wow Factor: The scalloped hemline
Callista
The Cut: A-line ballgown
The Material: Tulle
The Wow Factor: The deep V-neckline with crystal embroidery
Chantel
The Cut: Fit and flare gown
The Material: Lace and tulle
The Wow Factor: The sexy silhouette
Carmen
The Cut: Fit and flare gown
The Material: Tulle and lace
The Wow Factor: The horsehair edged hemline
Morilee by Madeline Gardner Fall 2021
This collection was all about fresh takes on classic silhouettes and intricate details. Below you'll find romantic off-the-shoulder necklines, delicate hand-beading, allover lace, and body-skimming fabrics.
Blaire
"Blaire" allover lace gown with sheer panel detail on bodice.
Babette
"Babette" A-line gown with lace and beaded bodice.
Bonita
"Bonita" fit-to-flare halter-neck dress with keyhole bodice detail.
Beverly
"Beverly" off-the-shoulder softly pleated tulle ballgown.
Beatrix
"Beatrix" cold shoulder lace dress with semi-sheer bodice.
Bernadette
"Bernadette" sweetheart neckline ballgown with cascading floral appliqués.
Blossom
"Blossom" A-line off-the-shoulder gown with allover floral embroidery.
Brinkley
"Brinkley" fit-to-flare gown with sheer puff sleeves.
Brenda
"Brenda" A-line gown with graphic lace embroidery and sheer bodice.
Britney
"Britney" fit-to-flare lace gown with beaded bodice and spaghetti straps.
Belle
"Belle" off-the-shoulder ballgown with deep-V neckline.
Morilee by Madeline Gardner Spring 2021
The "Modern Romance" collection offers a fresh take on classic silhouettes with a focus on elaborate details like 3D floral appliqués, geometric lace, and shimmering sparkle. Below you'll find gowns that are the perfect blend of modern and romantic.
Adelaide
"Adelaide" draped neet A-line gown with 3D floral appliqués.
Aria
"Aria" slim mermaid gown with pearl and crystal beading embellishments.
Agatha
"Agatha" A-Line tulle ball gown with wide hemline border and lace appliqués.
Anastasia
"Anastasia" mermaid gown with long pouf sleeves and pearl and crystal beading.
Addison
"Addison" A-line gown with moonstone and crystal beaded neckline and waistline trim with embroidered lace appliqués.
Audrey
"Audrey" ball gown with embroidered appliqués and flounced overlay.
Ariel
"Ariel" fit and flare gown with pearl and crystal beaded appliqués and scalloped hemline.
Allegra
"Allegra" A-line gown with pearl and crystal beaded appliqués with detachable sleeves and back streamers.
Ana
"Ana" A-line ball gown with moonstone and crystal beaded neckline and waistline trim.
Andra
"Andra" frosted embroidery on a net fit and flare gown with wide hemline border and long, sheer train.
Ariana
"Ariana" A-line gown with crystal beaded, metallic embroidered appliqués and spaghetti straps.
Alexis
"Alexis" flounced mermaid gown with frosted medallion style embroidery and pearl straps.
Antonella
"Antonella" A-line tulle ball gown with pearl and crystal bead embroidery and detachable bishop sleeves.
Anya
"Anya" slim crepe gown with wide scalloped hemline and cut-away petal train.
Abigail
"Abigail" Chantilly lace ball gown with detachable pouf sleeves.
Amalia
"Amalia" fit and flare, tulle gown with two-tiered, sheer train.
Analiese
"Analiese" a-line tulle ball gown with wide scalloped hemline and horsehair edging with a double keyhole back.
Allison
"Allison" mermaid gown of frosted alençon lace appliqués and sparkle organza.
Ariadne
"Ariadne" moonstone, pearl, and crystal beaded alençon lace appliqués on a soft tulle ball gown with beaded strap.
Adaline
"Adaline" soft tulle mermaid gown with crystal beaded neckline trim.
Alice
"Alice" frosted embroidery on a tulle over frosted chantilly lace a-line ball gown with wide hemline border.
Adrianna
"Adrianna" soft tulle a-line gown with wide hemline border and detachable sleeves.
Alessandra
"Alessandra" A-line tulle ball gown featuring Chantilly lace and crystal beaded embroidery.
Aviva
"Aviva" fit and flare tulle gown with appliquéd straps and chantilly lace bodice with wide hemline border.
Annabel
"Annabel" sequined tulle ball gown with crystal and bead embroidery.
Ambrosia
"Ambrosia" long sleeve tulle ball gown with wide scalloped hemline.
Morilee by Madeline Gardner Fall 2020
This season features statement-making ball gowns, sleek silhouettes, soft lace, and illusion necklines.
Surim
"Surim" beaded Alençon lace on sculptured V-neck bodice with net inset on a printed tulle ball gown with wide scalloped hemline and lace-trimmed cathedral length train
Sakura
"Sakura" diamanté and crystal-beaded straps and trim with embroidered lace appliqués on a floral-printed tulle ball gown.
Serena
"Serena" frosted Alençon lace appliqués and sculptured trim on a fit-to-flare net gown with wide scalloped hemline and long sheer scalloped train.
Suzanne
"Suzanne" diamanté and crystal-beaded trim with delicately beaded embroidered appliqués on a net over sequined Chantilly lace ball gown with wide scalloped hemline.
Sloane
"Sloane" crystal beaded straps and Venice lace appliqués on a satin mermaid silhouette with sculptured sheer Chantilly lace over net insets and wide scalloped hemline.
Shania
"Shania" crystal and pearl-beaded embroidered appliqués on a tulle over glitter tulle ball gown with overlay flounce and horsehair edging.
Suri
"Suri" allover floral embroidery on net over Chantilly lace slim gown with crystal and bugle beaded straps and back neckline with sheer petal train.
Sedona
"Sedona" duchess satin ball gown with frosted Alençon lace appliqués and side seam pockets with wide scalloped hemline.
Shakira
"Shakira" crystal beading on frosted lace appliqués on an organza mermaid skirt with wide scalloped hemline and lace-trimmed tiered train.
Selene
"Selene" allover Chantilly lace ball gown over sequined net with embroidered, crystal beaded appliqués and scalloped hemline with chapel length train.
Scarlet
"Scarlet" draped bodice on a fit-to-flare organdy gown with detachable pearl and chalk-white beaded lace appliqué.
Saskia
"Saskia" frosted embroidery on a slim crepe gown with sheer net over Chantilly lace side panels and long sheer train inset.
Stefani
"Stefani" delicately beaded frosted embroidery on net over sequined Chantilly lace fit-to-flare gown with sheer beaded back and scalloped hemline with sheer petal train.
Symphony
"Symphony" crystal-beaded lace over Chantilly lace deep V-neck sheer bodice on a ruched taffeta ball gown skirt with cathedral length train.
Sheila
"Sheila" allover embroidery on netball gown with sheer neckline inset and sheer train.
Selena
"Selena" frosted Alençon lace appliqués on net over Chantilly lace bodice with detachable sleeves and fit-to-flare Larissa satin skirt with scalloped cut-away train.
Sigrid
"Sigrid" frosted Alençon lace appliqués with sculptured trim on a fit-to-flare net gown with a sheer back and scalloped hemline with sheer sculpted train.
Sadie
"Sadie" A-line gown with full ball gown overlay with sheer train and wide horsehair hemline.
Sansa
"Sansa" frosted embroidered appliqués on a soft net ball gown over sequined Chantilly lace with scalloped hemline.
Sharon
"Sharon" crystal and pearl-beaded embroidery on net over sequined Chantilly lace mermaid with wide scalloped hemline and sheer two-tiered petal train.
Sophie
"Sophie" crystal and diamanté beading on embroidered appliqués on a tulle mermaid gown with sheer sculptured sides and back with detachable sleeves and scalloped lace-trimmed train.
Shelley
"Shelly" crystal-beaded embroidered appliqués on a soft net godet A-line over frosted Chantilly lace.
Sofia
"Sofia" diamanté and crystal-beaded neckline trim with beaded Alençon lace appliqués on a fit-to-flare net over Chantilly lace gown with scalloped hemline and sheer train.
Skylar
"Skylar" diamanté and chalk white beaded trim with embroidered appliqués on net soft ball gown over sequined Chantilly lace.
Sinead
"Sinead" moonstone and pearl-beaded straps on a satin mermaid dress with frosted Alençon lace appliqués and wide hemline lace edging with sheer cut-away train.
Starlet
"Starlet" dazzling crystal and pearl-beaded embroidery and straps on Chantilly lace bodice with tulle over glitter organza ball gown skirt.
Serendipity
"Serendipity" vintage-patterned embroidery with crystal beading on a strapless bodice with net inset on a metallic-printed organza ball gown with cathedral length train and detachable beaded sleeves.