If you are a bride who will be shopping for your dream wedding dress soon or are just a lover of bridal fashion, you are in the right place as we are sharing the latest designer bridal fashion trends. We are recently back at TWD from a whirlwind trip to New York for the spring bridal fashion market. We had the honor of attending the runway shows from many of the top bridal designers that we carry here at The White Dress by the Shore in Connecticut.
New York Bridal Fashion Week offers a unique opportunity for bridal dress stores to preview the latest collections from top bridal gown designers and buy new gowns for our future brides to shop. While we saw many innovative designs and styles, we are excited to share the top nine bridal fashion trends that we saw across the spring bridal market for our Connecticut brides and beyond.
Lace bridal dress by Jenny Yoo | Photo by Elizabeth Cox
Bridal Trend 1: Two-Piece and Mock Two-Piece Ensembles
The bridal fashion designers at this year's NYBFW embraced versatility with two-piece and mock two-piece bridal designs. The two-piece wedding day outfits offer brides flexibility and the option to mix and match separates, creating personalized looks for wedding day and the ability to reimagine these pieces for future events.
We love how the mock two-piece trend encourages individuality - perfect for our fashion-forward brides who want to make a modern statement. Look for new bridal arrivals in our boutique soon that bring a fresh spin on separates with impeccable structure and romantic textures.
Two piece bridal dress by Jenny Yoo | Photo by Elizabeth Cox
Bridal Trend 2: Elegant Toppers
Bridal toppers emerged as a chic accessory, providing brides with the flexibility to transform their look. From delicate lace overlays to embellished designs, toppers add a layer of sophistication and can be removed to reveal a new look for either your ceremony or reception.
This trend is ideal for brides seeking two distinct looks without changing their dress - elegant and classic for the ceremony and playful or sleek for the celebration. You’ll start seeing some new versatile bridal dress toppers gracing our racks just in time for your future wedding plans.
Lace bridal topper by Anne Barge
Bridal Trend 3: Traditional Lace
Lace will always be “in” for bridal fashion and as the unapologetic lovers or all things classic bridal, we're not mad about it! At this year's New York Bridal Fashion Week, we saw beautiful, traditional lace detailing across many of the latest bridal designer collections.
We saw bridal gowns adorned with intricate lace patterns, both delicate and bold, ideal for brides looking for a classic yet refined aesthetic. For wedding dresses, lace will never be off trend. This season’s lace is all about timeless grace with fresh placement and layering, and the newest bridal gowns we saw at market will bring that heirloom feel with a contemporary twist to our in-store sample bridal dress collection very soon.
Traditional lace wedding dress by Jenny Yoo | Photo by Elizabeth Cox
Bridal Trend 4: Unique, Large-Scale Floral Details
Floral detailing is common in the bridal fashion world for the feminine and romantic touch it adds to wedding gowns. Floral motifs took center stage across the bridal fashion runways with large-scale appliqués and 3D embellishments.
Bridal dresses with unique or large-scale floral designs added depth and texture, creating a dramatic and romantic effect for brides who want a touch of bold with their classic bridal look. Expect to see breathtaking floral gowns in our New England bridal boutique soon - each wedding gown from the top designers with this unexpected floral detail a showstopper that blends couture craftsmanship with soft, botanical beauty.
Oversized floral wedding dress by Jenny Yoo | Photo by Elizabeth Cox
Oversized floral wedding dress by Kelly Faetanini
Bridal Trend 5: Sparkle and Shine
We saw sparkle and shimmer making a comeback across many of the bridal dress designers at this year's bridal market fashion shows in New York. The newest bridal gowns shimmered with sequins, sparkle tulle, and beading.
This sparkle and shine trend adds a touch of glamour and is perfect for reception bridal dresses or second looks for brides who want a little sparkle with their dancing or after party looks. If you’re dreaming of that magical “light catches as you move” moment on your big day, just wait until you see the new glittering bridal gowns arriving soon to our New England bridal shop - they’re made for dancing all night long!
Beaded sparkle reception bridal dress by Jenny Yoo | Photo by Elizabeth Cox
Bridal Trend 6: Corset Basque Waists
Basque waist wedding dresses have been trending for the last few seasons and we love the timeless elegance this feature adds to bridal gowns. The twist for the new season was combining the basque waistline with a corset bodice. Many of the top designers used ruched fabric to give a basque effect while maintaining a corset bodice for structure and support in this season's designs.
A basque silhouette is where the waistline sits just below a bride's natural waistline, while a corset bodice is designed to shape a bride's torso and to give an hourglass fitted look. The combination of a basque waistline with a corset bodice on a wedding dress gives off a look that elongates the torso and sculpts the waist - a truly regal silhouette for any bridal style.
Ruched basque waistline wedding dresses by Justin Alexander
Bridal Trend 7: Crescent Necklines
Crescent-shaped necklines introduced a fresh take on traditional bridal styles. A crescent neckline curves slightly inward at the bust, creating a soft, scooped shape that’s more structured than a sweetheart, but more unique than a straight-across neckline. This new trending design element added a contemporary flair while offering a bit of drama to the classic strapless silhouette of this season's bridal dress designs.
We predict a crescent neckline will be universally flattering to all brides. It’s sleek, soft, and sculptural all at once - giving brides something new without straying too far from tradition. Look for stunning gowns with this crescent neckline arriving in our boutique just in time for the upcoming wedding season.
Lace wedding dress with crescent neckline by Jenny Yoo | Photo by Elizabeth Cox
Crescent neckline floral wedding dress by Jenny Yoo | Photo by Elizabeth Cox
Bridal Trend 8: Neck Scarves
We have seen bridal scarves and capes in the past but the season's latest bridal collections featured neck scarves in a more dramatic way. In the past, we’ve seen more simplistic and traditional satin styles, but now we are seeing more dramatic styles in both sheer and satin fabrics and long tails.
This trending bridal accessory is a great option for brides who want to change their look on wedding day without changing into a second bridal dress. We love this trend for the bold and editorial bride - it’s chic, unexpected, and totally runway-worthy. Brides can look forward to seeing statement scarves in our shop as part of new designer collections very soon.
Sheer bridal neck scarf by Jenny Yoo | Photo by Elizabeth Cox
Dramatic bridal neck scarf by Kelly Faetanini
Bridal Trend 9: Over-the-Top Veils
We are always excited to see the veils that bridal designers create to compliment their new wedding dress designs. We may be a bit biased, but a wedding veil is the easiest way to elevate your bridal dress and complete your wedding day fashion.
On the runways this season, bridal veils became statement pieces with extravagant lengths, intricate lace, and unique embellishments. These trending and over-the-top bridal veils added a sense of grandeur, making them a focal point of bridal ensembles. Think cathedral length with bold appliqués and dramatic flourishes - these aren’t just your average bridal accessories, they’re part of the drama of a wedding day moment. We can't wait for these awe-inspiring bridal veils to hit our collection soon.
Dramatic lace edge wedding veil by Anne Barge
Which bridal fashion trend are you most excited about? At The White Dress by the Shore, we are excited to incorporate these trends into our curated collections, ensuring our brides have access to the latest styles that resonate with their personal tastes.
Be sure to check out our full list of bridal dress designers that we offer in our shop in Clinton, CT and when you are ready for the next step of trying on wedding dresses to find your perfect bridal gown, visit us in store by booking a wedding dress shopping appointment. We can't wait to work with you!
xoxo,
TWD Lovelies