From feathers to oversized bows: details to be loved for next year!
If the 2018 season’s trends for bridal looks had been dainty and softer, for this season designers went for minimal silhouettes with strong accents given by colors and details. They took risks with bold choices, not so close to costume.
Vera Wang‘s collection was completely in color, giving brides more options than classic white. Naeem Khan decided for a punk breakthrough in his bridal collection for spring 2019, while showcasing some key trends. Carolina Herrera‘s bride is more playful and romantic than ever.
If you are planning your marriage in Spring or Summer 2019, take notes: these are the wedding dress trends for next year warm season!
1. ROYAL WEDDING
It seem not only us mere mortals suffer from the royal wedding fever. Meghan Markle wedding massive influenced the bridal fashion industry. From regal iconic styles to glittering tiaras, most of the collections had something perfect for a princess.
Oleg Cassini by David’s Bridal Romona Keveza Romona Keveza Morilee Monique Lhuillier Theia Theia Anne Barge Elie Saab
2. OVERSIZED BOWS
This trend on its own doesn’t seem so groundbreaking, but in this bold size it feels unexpected and youthful. Unlike the past, 2019 is calling for add-ons that become focal points rather than finishings.
Carolina Herrera Lela Rose Mariage by Viktor and Rolf Morilee Zuhair Murad Galia Lahav Couture Carolina Herrera Yolancris Yolancris Yolancris Tadashi Shoji Yolancris
3. BOLD BLOOMS
Instead of little flowers that bloomed on past season’s dress models, for Spring 2019 designers opted for lusher florals, from embroidered versions to plush appliqués. If this trend fits your style, please remember that just this detail has to take the stage: skip the flower crowns and everything that is not minimal.
Naeem Khan Carolina Herrera Elizabeth Fillmore Reem Acra Temperley Bridal Yolancris Viktor and Rolf Elie Saab Yolancris Elie Saab Mira Zwillinger Lela Rose
4. FEATHERS
Feathers have been loved by bridal designers for seasons, but this season’s plumes are posh and more sculptural than ever, constituting the true focal point of the clothes on which they are applied.
Zuhair Murad Marchesa Naeem Khan Zuhair Murad Yolancris Inbal Dror Yolancris Yolancris Yolancris Yolancris
5. BRIDAL JUMPSUITS
As already some seasons ago, jumpsuits had back in fashion also for the bride of 2019 that wears the sweet pants no just for courthouse weddings, but also as a chic and modern reception outfit.
Mariage by Viktor and Rolf Elizabeth Fillmore Lela Rose Danielle Frankel Alexandra Grecco YolanCris YolanCris Lein YolanCris Gala by Galia Lahav Carolina Herrera Danielle Frankel Naeem Khan Francesca Miranda Gracy Accad Rivini by Rita Vinieris Mira Zwillinger Rivini by Rita Vinieris
6. SHORT DRESSES
For 2019, designers considered civil ceremonies more than past and, in addition to jumpsuits, they dedicated themselves to the creation of modern cocktail dresses, making them attractive even for ladylike young brides that would have a sophisticated and sweet outfit. For an after party are perfect the purposes in disco style some creatives sent out on the catwalk.
Tadashi Shoji Tadashi Shoji Tadashi Shoji Alexandra Grecco Carolina Herrera Sophie et Voila Viktor and Rolf Elizabeth Fillmore YolanCris YolanCris YolanCris YolanCris
7. MINIMAL AND CLEAN
This season’s minimal aesthetic is embodied by clean lines and simple tailoring, with just a hint of 90s nostalgia, giving a blow to the heart of the bride who loves minimalism.
Carolina Herrera Reem Acra Legends by Romona Keveza YolanCris Elie Saab Justin Alexander Monique Lhuillier Tadashi Shoji Jenny Packham Amsale Tadashi Shoji Elizabeth Fillmore Willow by Watters Gracy Accad Theia Carolina Herrera
8. METALLICS
Festivities calls for an ample dose of sparkling down the aisle. Metallics, and so much gold and silver, ruled the runways, being the perfect statement for a bride who loves a glam life.
Galina Signature by David’s Bridal YolanCris Elizabeth Fillmore Inbal Dror Mira Zwillinger WToo by Watters YolanCris Galia Lahav Couture Watters Theia YolanCris Inbal Dror Rivini by Rita Vinieris Naeem Khan
9. PASTELS
As you probably know, Pantone’s color of the year is Ultra Violet, but it was all about light shades of lavender for wedding dresses. Pastels colors popped up in many collections.
Hayley Paige Vera Wang Leanne Marshall Inbal Dror Elizabeth Fillmore Tadashi Shoji Tadashi Shoji Vera Wang Vera Wang Vera Wang Vera Wang
10. RUFFLES
It may be that you consider these details too flamenco-style, but ruffles are going to stay in bridal world during a long time. These super feminine layers are as versatile as they are voluminous, allowing brides to find their style.
Carolina Herrera Viktor and Rolf Carolina Herrera Lein Elie Saab Marchesa Francesca Miranda Marchesa Monique Lhuillier YolanCris Tadashi Shoji YolanCris
11. THE V FACTOR
In 2019 season, the décolleté is getting deeper and deeper, taking the v-necks almost to the navel. The result is an ultra sexy bridal look for the for the most daring of us.
YolanCris Tadashi Shoji Marchesa Berta Monique Lhuillier Zuhair Murad Berta Jenny Packham Monique Lhuillier Alexandra Grecco Tadashi Shoji Monique Lhuillier Monique Lhuillier Zuhair Murad Inbal Dror Reem Acra YolanCris Galia Lahav
12. TRAPEZE SILHOUETTES
For the classic but modern brides, designers in 2019 Spring season created trapeze silhouettes and empire waists, easy-to-wear and outside-the-box.
Lein YolanCris Sophie et Voila Danielle Frankel
13. TURTLENECKS
In spite of the naked dress still found its place into many collections, a more straight-laced style was common at almost every collection, and definitely mock turtlenecks were everywhere this season.
YolanCris YolanCris YolanCris Reem Acra Tadashi Shoji Elizabeth Fillmore Gracy Accad Lein Sophie et Voila Elizabeth Fillmore Monique Lhuillier Allison Webb
14. CAPES, TRAINS AND VEILS
This season, the longer the better when it came to trains. As we said, princess vibes are all over in the bridal world and it found its expression in thin tulle and long capes. Veils, longer than ever, couldn’t miss a bridal season.
Anne Barge Elie Saab YolanCris Zuhair Murad Reem Acra Berta Inbal Dror Justin Alexander Lela Rose Persy Couture Inbal Dror Marchesa WToo by Watters Carolina Herrera Zuhair Murad
15. BALL GOWN
With the return of the princess dream, was it possible not to have the return of the ball gown too? The Royal Wedding effect flooded into this list of trends. After seasons of a-line creations dominating the runways, many designers welcomed the return of the full figured ball gown.
Elie Saab Ines Di Santo Monique Lhuillier Marchesa Marchesa Zuhair Murad Elie Saab Elie Saab Elie Saab Monique Lhuillier Monique Lhuillier Monique Lhuillier
Naturally, every trend is contaminated with the others in the various collections making unique each dress and the bride who chooses it. And you? Have you already chosen yours?