From the nostalgic inspiration of the 1960s to the striking scarf-style details, the biggest wedding dress trends continue to reflect a close connection with the ready-to-wear fashion runways.
To all the spring 2025 brides!
In the first week of April, independent bridal designers and global wedding dress brands unveiled their latest collections as part of the luxurious New York Bridal Fashion Week. This season’s biggest trends continue to showcase the strong bond between the bridal industry and its ready-to-wear counterpart.
From 1960s nostalgia to impressive scarf-style details, there’s a lot of crossover between the fall 2024 fashion runways and the latest wedding dress styles.
Drop Waists
The biggest trend for the spring 2025 wedding season is undoubtedly the drop waist silhouette—a nod to the mid-century haute couture collections showcased in Paris fashion shows. Monique Lhuillier and Lein presented options with voluminous tulle skirts, while Lihi Hod used lace for designs reminiscent of pannier dresses.
Mini Mania
Also drawing inspiration from the current industry’s obsession with the 1960s, short dresses have brought a more Mod style to the forefront. Check out the sweet short dresses from Viktor & Rolf Mariage or the bow-adorned options from Markarian and Honor.
Corset Star
Looking further back in history, the Elizabethan corset style continues to be in vogue, offering a more dramatic approach to white wedding attire. In the Spring 2025 collections, many designers have incorporated cinched waists into their wedding dresses. Some have even taken this idea to the next level with separate corsets integrated into the gowns.
Princess Bride
There’s no secret that Kate Middleton is a pop culture phenomenon, and although her wedding took place in 2009, the Alexander McQueen gown she wore to marry Prince William remains iconic. Its enduring influence is reflected in the rise of high-neck lace gowns and voluminous tulle dresses for Spring.
Black & White
In recent years, brides have experimented with colored dresses—often in pastel shades—but this time, black and white take center stage. Whether it’s a small detail, like the trim from Mark Ingram, or a full-pattern design from Ines di Santo and Nadia Manjarrez, this trend will be the bold choice of the season.
Novelty Veils
In addition to bold silhouettes and black hues, non-traditional wedding styles have also extended to accessories. Novel head coverings offer a variety of options, including veils adorned with flowers, headpieces, baseball caps, and sculptural bows.
Scarves
Brides looking to add a touch of flair while breaking away from tradition will enjoy experimenting with long scarf-style accessories. Scarf-like accessories have been prevalent in fall fashion, and designers like Alejandra Alonso Rojas, who made her debut in the bridal market this season, have skillfully incorporated this trend into their designs.
source: stylemagazine
