Wedding trends are not really our thing. We’ve always been of the opinion that they’re fun to look at, but they’re not gospel. Trends should inspire, but not to dictate, what you do for your wedding.
Spoiler alert: everything dates eventually. Yep, even the “timeless” stuff. That’s why we’re all about picking and choosing the bits you love, the stuff that actually speaks to your style and story – and ignore the rest.
We know how much pressure there is right now to go big, ‘luxury’ or ultra-polished, but there’s something so rebellious and powerful about staying true to yourself. When we show up as ourselves, we show up more confidently for all the people who see us. People are going to think what they think about your choices regardless, so you might as well do what makes you feel like the baddest version of yourself.
That being said, it is fun to look at new, pretty things – and with New York Bridal Week taking place last week, now’s the perfect time to take a peek at what might be trending over the next year or so. We didn’t make it in person this time (sobs!), but we still spotted plenty of exciting looks that definitely caught our eye..
Love for ALL
We couldn’t love this more if we tried! This season, Maggie Sottero launched their Love for ALL campaign, using a refreshingly diverse group of real brides and influencers to show their gowns are for every body.
They said, “This message isn’t just about wedding gowns. It’s about challenging outdated norms, celebrating diversity, and redefining beauty on your own terms.”
Considering there was a noticeable lack of plus or mid-size model representation on the catwalks this season (we counted maybe two slightly curvy models the entire week – eye roll), this campaign was a breath of fresh air when it landed in our inbox.
Colour Is Coming
It was so nice to see so much colour heading down the runway this season. Think red tights, purple florals, ombre blues, green gloves, hand-painted blooms… we can’t wait to see more of this!
Kyha Studios paired a silver sequin dress with red tights and heels (don’t be surprised if you see us recreate this in an upcoming magazine photo shoot!)
Ines Di Santo served Cinderella realness with a dreamy blue ombré tulle gown.
Mark Ingram went bold with colourful gloves and matching flower embellishments.
Galia Lahav added some delicate hand-painted flowers to their gowns. (If you’ve seen our latest cover shoot… we were so ahead of this trend. Just saying.)
Metallic Moments
Metallics aren’t new in bridal, but usually they’ve been subtle, used in accessories, shoes, or hints in the details. This year, though? Full-on metallic gowns strutted down the catwalks.
HONOR drew inspiration from superheroes for their brand new collection. Founder and Creative Director Giovanna Randall infused the designs with sculptural silhouettes, comic book influences, and dreamy, iridescent fabrics. Think: metallic embroidery, hand-appliquéd stars, celestial motifs, flowing tulle, and a healthy dose of romantic rebellion. The result? Ethereal, powerful, and just the right amount of extra.
Peter Langner went all out with a golden ballgown fit for a sci-fi empress.
Kyha Studios, again, nailed it with silver puffball perfection. We would die to see a real bride rock this down the aisle!
And while not technically from their wedding collection, Tanner Fletcher recently shared this custom silver vintage style glam they made for a Laufey music video and it really ties into this trend.
Ballerina-core
Floaty, romantic, and a little bit dramatic. Ballet vibes are certainly having a moment in mainstream fashion (the ballet flats resurgence anyone?) so it’s not at all surprising that it’s also now showing up in bridal.
Dana Harel’s Swan collection mixed sculpted corsets with flowing skirts, inspired by swans and ballerinas. It’s soft and strong, which we love.
Ouma also brought us dreamy babydoll shapes, ruffled mini dresses, and lots of tulle. Think vintage ballet school meets modern cool girl.
Lace… but Make It Unique
Lace has been a mainstay of bridal fashion since the dawn of time (probably) but these designers gave it a fresh twist with bold, bespoke patterns and clever textures.
Badgley Mischka and Mira Zwillinger both showcased distinctive lace and large-scale appliqués.
Claire Pettibone stayed true to her signature romantic vibe but added architectural lace inlays and vintage-inspired textures.
And speaking of Mira Zwillinger, this dress deserves its own moment. This gown was created in honour of the late David Gomez Pearlberg, a deeply loved member of the Mira Zwillinger atelier. The design is a work of art in every sense, but it’s the detail that really got us. Both the shawl and the voluminous skirt are covered in hand-crafted silk lettering with each letter painstakingly placed one by one (it took over 300 hours to make!) to form the entire text of the 1927 Desiderata poem. It was David’s favourite, and the runway show even opened with a reading of it.
Corsetry Reimagined
Corsets are another staple of bridalwear, and that dipped-waist “basque” silhouette is still going strong (shout out to WONÀ Concept for making it look so sharp this season). But some designers are starting to play with new ideas, too.
In particular we love what Justin Alexander Signature is doing with these statement lace-up pieces. They‘re actually giving us serious fantasy vibes. We’d love to see some real brides taking this idea even further though. Can you imagine this dress but in black with metallic ribbons?
Just remember, trends are fun, but take them with a pinch of salt. It doesn’t matter if your wedding dress is ‘hot for 2025’. Take what you love and mix it with your own magic, because the coolest weddings are the ones that look like you.
