5 of the best bridal trends for spring
Brides-to-be have more fashion choices than ever today in terms of what they’ll wear to walk down the aisle. From sleek pantsuits and capes to short dresses and colorful frocks, the fashion options are, literally, endless. One thing’s clear: The main message in terms of what’s trending for spring bridal is to wear what gives you the most confidence and makes you feel the most gorgeous for the big day. “Wedding fashion is all about expressing your individuality now,” says Shelley Brown, senior fashion and beauty editor at The Knot. “As couples seek to personalize their weddings, bridal fashion trends become more and more about reflecting a bride’s personal style.” Still, every bride wants to look current and fashionable, so here are five top and stylish trends for spring that dominated the spring bridal runways.
Wedding attire has moved beyond the perfect white dress. “Couples are being bold with their fashion choices, opting for looks that may stray from conventional wedding fashion, like incorporating pops of color,” says Brown. According to The Knot’s Real Weddings Study in 2019, 1 in 5 women walk down the aisle in a color other than white. Designers are also taking more inspiration from ready-to-wear fashion trends for bridal, Brown notes. “Think feather details, color, sexier silhouettes and separates.” talking ballgown. Think bold, billowy looks, voluminous sleeves and dresses with volume. “Brides are usually wearing very formfitted looks, I always welcome grandeur, volume, statement silhouettes that will allow you to own the room and stand apart from your guests who may also be in very elevated looks,” says designer Azeeza Khan, whose celebrity clients include Beyoncé, Katy Perry and Barbra Streisand. Volume may be new to the bridal world, but for Khan, it’s part of the DNA for her brand, Azeeza. “(The look is) effortless, but still a statement, which is a great combination.” weddings, so it makes sense that floral prints and floral embroideries showed up for spring in a variety of bridal collections, offering unexpected color to traditional white. “A floral print gown is a romantic way to achieve a more fashionforward look that doesn’t feel quite as edgy or risky as other alternative wedding gowns,” says Brown. “And, floral gowns work well in outdoor settings like gardens, vineyards or farms.”
Brides who want something truly romantic and dreamy will love the sheer gowns this season. The options range from floorlength, delicate embroidered gowns to sheer styles. Brides may opt to layer a slip underneath so they’re not entirely seethrough.
“A lot of the dresses are sheer, just layers of sheer fabric. It’s the idea of very light delicate sheer fabric and soft styling,” says Julie Mersine, a bridal boutique owner.
“There’s something sexy and romantic about these really delicate sheer gowns.”
For the bride who wants to steal the show with an over-the-top look, consider today’s rendition of the ruffled wedding dress. “While streamlined silhouettes were hot a few seasons ago, bridal maximalism is back — just in a more modern way than the dated maximalism of the ’80s,” says Brown. Details such as layers upon layers of ruffles and ruffled, puffy sleeves lend to the dramatic styles trending now, the fashion editor notes.
When it comes to bridal fashion, the more sparkle and shine, the better. Brides love bling and this season is no exception, from sparkly embellishments to shiny beading. “But expect more glitz than ever this year. From lustrous silky fabrics, subtle touches of sparkle to allover metallic beaded and sequin dresses, it’s the perfect look for your wedding day,” says Kelsey Hahn, senior buyer, traditional bridal collections and outerwear at David’s Bridal.