Around this time every year, take a look back over the Spring and Fall bridal fashion shows, as well as the bridal industry markets from The USA, Paris, Spain and the UK, reviewing and observing all the new wedding dress trends to share in order to help brides find their dream wedding day look.
While some of our favourite wedding dress trends are sticking around for another season - we're looking at you bows, mini dresses and separates - there's also a host of new and developing trends we're excited to see our our real brides rocking in the next couple of years.
From oversized volume, grandiose bows and pearls galore, to traditional designs reimagined with transitional pieces, and more wedding wardrobe pieces to choose from than ever, this is our pick of the next big wedding dress trends for 2024 and beyond!
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The Hottest Wedding Dress Trends for 2024
Extravagant 3D Florals
While the floral trend is not new in the bridal industry, the interpretation evolves each season and 2024 sees an enchanting ode to nature with meticulously crafted floral embellishments and gowns adorned with 3D floral accents. Giving everything from a hint of texture to a statement feature, we love this one for its romance and playful possibilities. Could this be the biggest wedding dress trend of the year?
As seen at: Arava Polak, Viktor & Rolph Mariage, Milla Nova, Amsale, Kaviar Gauche, Galia Lahav, Nadia Manjarrez Bridal, Esé Azénabor, Ines di Santo, Mira Zwillinger
Bows
We're suckers for cute bows around here, so we were thrilled to see bows feature across the catwalks for another season. From luxe crystal and pearl bow embellishments to dainty ribbons and grandiose fabric bows, bridal bows are set to be huge for 2024 and 2025 brides.
As seen at: Arava Polak, Oscar de la Renta, Nardos, Nadia Manjarrez Bridal, Georgia Young, Sareh Nouri, Zuhair Murad, Mia Mia, Esé Azénabor, Rebecca Vallance, Aesling,  Reem Acra, Wona Concept
The Mini Dress
Definitely more of a maxi trend, mini dresses made a bold and unforgettable statement on the bridal runways for Spring and Autumn 2024. Short, fitted, strapless, fringed and puffball, so many designers embraced the spirit of modernity and playfulness by introducing shorter hemlines in fresh and bold designs. With brides looking for multiple wedding looks, and the wedding wardrobe even more important than ever, the mini dress is more popular (and shorter!) than ever. As you can see from the designer lineup below, there are lots of designers offering shorter silhouettes for brides who want something a little less little.
As seen at: Halfpenny London, Rebecca Vallance, Rime Arodaky, Oscar de la Renta, Bronx and Banco, Nadia Manjarrez Bridal, Kaviar Gauche, Zuhair Murad, Arava Polak, Marylise, Calla Lillies, Lihi Hod, Sareh Nouri, Nardos, Divine Atelier, Ines di Santo
Pearls
Pearls have been incredibly popular for the last few seasons, but we are loving the fresh approach designers are taking for spring and fall 2024. This season, gowns & add-ons are adorned with exquisite pearl embellishments, creating a lustrous, glamourous & feminine aura.
As seen at: THEIA, Berta, Watters, Bronx and Banco, Ines di Santo, Milla Nova, Ines Di Santo, Jenny Yoo, Georgia Young, Galia Lahav, Rebecca Vallance, Morilee Madeline Gardner, Aesling, Hera Couture
Silver Sparkle
When it comes to bridal fashion, we all know sparkle never goes out of style, but this season the runways were were alight with shimmer as we saw new takes on traditional sequins and beading, with lots of silver sparkle on show, from mirror-effect embellishments, silver thread embroidery, to full silver-y glittered textiles. We think this trend will resonate with winter brides in particular!
As seen at: Zuhair Murad, Rime Arodaky, Berta, Watters, Bronx and Banco, Elie Saab, Kaviar Gauche, Esé Azénabor, Hermione De Paula, Dana Haral, The Atelier Couture by Professor Jimmy Choo, Theia, Ines di Santo
Beautiful Bodices & Re-Imagined Corsets
Corseted wedding dresses are nothing new, in fact, it's been trending more and more each past season, but exposed corsetry, where you can see the boning and stitching in the bodice of your gown was everywhere on the 2024 bridal runways. This included corsets with see-through lace inserts and re-imagined statement bodices in lieu of traditional, streamlined designs.
As seen at: Amsale and Esé Azénabor, Rime Arodaky, Berta, Watters, Sareh Nouri, Lihi Hod, Nadia Manjarrez,  Reem Acra, Katherine Tash, Milla Nova, Kaviar Gauche
Feathers
Feathers are a bridal trend that generally makes a return every few years, but the 2024 bridal runways hosted feathers galore!. Whether used sparingly as accents or covering entire skirts, bodices and sleeves, designers embraced the idea of lavish texture and playfulness, adorning their gowns with feather details that added that extra slice of opulence.
As seen at: Milla Nova, Jesus Peiro, Bronx and Banco, Elie Saab, Nardos, Kelcie Rose, The Atelier Couture by Professor Jimmy Choo, Esé Azénabor, Hermione De Paula, Ines di Santo, Yaniv Persy
Pretty in Pink
No doubt inspired by the blockbuster Barbie movie, pink wedding dresses were all over the bridal runways for 2024, From blush pink and dusty mauve, to fierce fuchsia and bold hot magenta, pink-loving 2024 and 2025 brides will be spoiled for choice with the tickled pink options across the latest collections.
As seen at: Nadia Manjarrez Bridal, Esé Azénabor, Hermione De Paula, Rebecca Vallance, Sareh Nouri, Ines di Santo, Theia, Soucy Bridal, Badgley Mischka, Naeem Khan
High Drama Silhouettes
Every season offers up a few big ballgowns, but this year they were bigger and bolder - the more drama the better. From ball gowns dripping in embellishment and bows, to oversized sleeves and ruffles & tulle galore, these Disney wedding-worthy high drama gowns couldn't be more in vogue.
As seen at: Esé Azénabor, The Atelier Couture by Professor Jimmy Choo, Elie Saab, Sébastien Luke, Ines di Santo, Rime Arodaky, Nardos
Classic Styles & Clean Lines With '90s Vibes
As well as the high drama, elaborate bridal designs, the runways were also awash with simple, timeless and classic styles celebrating clean lines and simplicity with modernised silhouettes without the distraction of intricate embellishments. Think elegant necklines, tailored silhouettes & minimalistic yet luxurious fabrics that can be styled to suit any wedding style. These gowns proved that less is indeed more.
The 90s bridal trend is still going strong and also crosses over into this trend with simple square necklines, pencil thin spaghetti straps, cold shoulder designs and sheath and slip dresses.
As seen at: Ellis Bridals, Romantica, White Studio London, Galia Lahav, Rachel Gilbert, Aesling, Lihi Hod, The Own Studio, Theia, Divine Atelier, Danielle Frankel, Halfpenny London, Prea James, Bronx and Banco, KYHA Studios, Katherine Tash
Transitional Looks
Traditional went transitional on the bridal runways this season with bridal designers offering more options for the wedding day look with everything from removable shrugs, boleros, sleeves, and capes, to detachable overskirts and interchangeable oversized bows. Allowing you to completely change up your wedding look, this was definitely one of our favourite wedding dress trends this season.
As seen at: Galia Lahav, Halfpenny London, Jesus Peiro, Lihi Hod, Divine Atelier, Arava Polak
Subtle Drop Waists
While dropped waistlines aren't a new and revolutionary wedding dress trend, many designers found new ways to incorporate this silhouette into their Fall 2024 collections through corsetry and
As seen at: KYHA, Esé Azénabor, Viktor & Rolph Mariage, The Own Studio, Nadia Manjarrez Bridal, Ines di Santo, The Own Studio, Atelier FernÂ
Modern Lace
Lace wedding dresses have been a staple style on the bridal runways for decades, but this season, designers showed new, fresh takes on the classic bridal fabric with modern lace designs. From bold floral lace and oversized patterns, this new bridal trend proves lace wedding dresses will always be in style.
As seen at: Oscar de la Renta, Kaviar Gauche, Anne Barge, Dana Haral, Sareh Nouri, Galia Lahav, Monique Lhullier, Francesca Miranda, Ines di Santo, Lihi Hod, Theia, Mira Zwillinger
Peplums
A trending bridal look a few seasons ago, wedding dresses with peplum waists have been reimagined for 2024 and 2025 brides, and are chicer than ever.
As seen at: Galia Lahav, Yellow by Sahar, Nardos, SÉBASTIEN LUKE, Rime Arodaky, Donatelle Godart, Kim Kassas Couture, Nadia Manjarrez Bridal, Atelier FernÂ
Black Beauties
One of the bolder wedding dress trends, in 2024 and beyond, prepare to see a whole host of black bridal gown silhouettes & unexpected black accents that redefine bridal fashion.
As seen at: Galia Lahav, Arava Polak, Nadia Manjarrez Bridal, The Own Studio, Theia, KYHA Studios, Honor
Ruffles
While ruffles aren't a new and revolutionary wedding dress trend, many designers found new ways to incorporate this romantic and whimisical design feature their collections. Full of movement, and totally dreamy, this ultra-romantic look made its way down the Spring and Autumn 2024 runways in droves.
As seen at: Amsale, Nadia Manjarrez Bridal, Georgia Young, Madeline, Esé Azénabor, Francesca Miranda, Ines di Santo, Hera Couture, Mark Ingram
High Necks and Halternecks
The epitome of timeless glamour, most 2024 bridal collections featured some form of a high neck wedding dresses or halterneck wedding dresses catering to brides who are searching for an ensemble that's both contemporary and vintage-inspired.
As seen at: The Own Studio, Theia, Nadia Manjarrez Bridal, Francesca Miranda, Sareh Nouri, Milla Nova
Peek-a-Boo Panels
Peekaboo panel dresses also made their mark on the Bridal Fashion Week runways, offering a modern and alluring twist to the traditional bridal gown. This contemporary approach to the sheer wedding dress trend featured gowns with see-through, or peek-a-boo, panels and cut-outs on necklines, bodices and skirts.
As seen at: Honor, Nardos, Galia Lahav
Something Blue
We're all for wedding dresses with a little colour, and from sky to cornflower, the touches of blue on the bridal runways were like a breath of fresh air! Designers also incorporated additional elements like watercolour and dainty floral prints, leaf motifs and epic 3D floral embellishments to elevate this vibrant look.
As seen at: Nardos, The Atelier Couture by Professor Jimmy Choo, Soucy Bridal, Ines Di Santo, Amsale
Blazers, Jackets & Coats
A trend that's been quietly growing over the last few seasons, bridal coats such as overcoats, dusters and jackets all had a spot on the spring and fall bridal runways.
Bridal blazers also had quite a moment on the 2024 catwalks too, with designers showing blazers over dresses, suited blazers, and even blazer dress silhouettes.
As seen at: Rime Arodaky, Milla Nova, Kaviar Gauche, We Are Rewritten, Jesus Peiro, Atelier Fern, Halfpenny London, Bronx and Banco, Esé Azénabor, Donatelle Godart
Stylish Suiting
For the past few seasons, bridal suits, jumpsuits and trousers have made waves across the runways and, this year, they're bigger and sassier than ever! We're seeing lots of sparkly and sophisticated power suits, tuxedo and jumpsuit options for bride who wants an alternative to the classic wedding dress. Plus, we love a wedding look that you can actually don post-nuptials!
As seen at: Bronx and Banco, Kaviar Gauche, Loré, Dana Haral, Francesca Miranda, Nadia Manjarrez Bridal, The Own Studio, Calla Lilies, Atelier Fern, KYHA Studios, Scorcesa
The Honeymoon Wardrobe
Not only are bridal designers catering for the big day, and second looks, they are now catering to the honeymoon wardrobe too. We seen a whole host of swimwear, comfy loungewear and sultry lingerie-inspired outfits perfect for packing in your getaway bag.
As seen at: Rebecca Vallance, Rime Arodaky, Bronx and Banco, Donatelle Godart, Hera Couture
Fun Accessories
Dramatic text embroidered veils, neck scarves, hair bands, tiaras, chokers, sunglasses, gloves, and bold oversized jewellery all featured heavily alongside gowns and mini dresses this season. We predict lots of 2024 bride having fun with their wedding day look by adding fun bridal accessories!
As seen at: Viktor & Rolph Mariage, Rime Arodaky, Maria Elena, Nadia Manjarrez Bridal, Sareh Nouri, Nardos, Hera Couture, Wona Concept
Loving these trends but still looking for 'The Dress'? Check out all the latest bridal collections right here, or visit our wedding dress shopping guides to help you get started.
