Every year, designers release a line of bridal wear. From princess skirts to slinky gowns, anything can happen when it comes to the bridal runway. From planning a big wedding with everyone you know, to a quiet destination wedding with a select few guests, you’ll definitely want to look your best when you walk down the aisle. Let’s take a look at the top trends from Bridal Fall 2018.
Extreme Necklines
From plunging decolletage to turtlenecks, designers were showing extremes this season. Viktor & Rolf and Inbal Dror created dramatic decolletage, while Anne Barge was just a little bit lower than the norm. Reem Acra found a way to keep a high neck while showing some cleavage with a stunning floral lace, and Vera Wang utilized a similar lace to create a turtleneck style.
FromViktor & Rolf | Bridal Fall 2018Antique White Wide Silk Charmeuse
Anne Barge | Bridal Fall 2018
Inbal Dror | Bridal Fall 2018
Reem Acra | Bridal Fall 2018
Vera Wang | Bridal Fall 2018
Viktor & Rolf | Bridal Fall 2018
Feel extremely good with these fabrics:
Metallic White Rose Brocade
White Floral Corded Lace – 3 Yard Panel
Long Sleeve
If you’re planning a late fall or winter wedding, this is the trend for you. Lein created a stunning pantsuit, while Viktor & Rolf fashioned an unconventional dress that ends above the knees. Lela Rose and Reem Acra went for simple sleeves for a sleek a stylish silhouette, while Zuhair Murad went with a more extravagant ensemble with long lace sleeves.
Lein | Bridal Fall 2018
Lela Rose | Bridal Fall 2018
Reem Acra | Bridal Fall 2018
Viktor & Rolf | Bridal Fall 2018
Zuhair Murad | Bridal Fall 2018
Check out these fabrics:
White 3D Floral Guipure Lace
Off-White Solid Silk Faille
Long Train
For those with a flair for the dramatic, this is the trend for you. Badgley Mischka’s lace train helps with a dramatic entrance and exit, while Elie Saab’s extended train is perfect for walking down the aisle. Marchesa’s simple white train is perfect for the traditional bride, while Viktor & Rolf get unconventional with a bridal romper. Monique Lhullier layers lace over an opaque dress for added depth in the train.
Badgley Mischka | Bridal Fall 2018
Elie Saab | Bridal Fall 2018
Marchesa | Bridal Fall 2018
Monique Lhuillier | Bridal Fall 2018
Viktor & Rolf | Bridal Fall 2018
Sign up for the long haul with these fabrics:
White Double Faced Duchesse Satin
Italian White Floral Re-Embroidered Lace
Off-the-Shoulder
Strapless dresses are all the rage this bridal season, the most popular of this style being the off-the-shoulder dress. Carolina Herrera went for a simple style, while Lela Rose varied just a little by adding sweet bows to the sleeves. Marchesa and Zuhair Murad used lace for their styles, and Reem Acra utilized some well-placed pleats for their bodice and sleeves.
Carolina Herrera | Bridal Fall 2018
Lela Rose | Bridal Fall 2018
Marchesa | Bridal Fall 2018
Reem Acra | Bridal Fall 2018
Zuhair Murad | Bridal Fall 2018
Enjoy your special day with these fabrics:
Ivory Silk Double Georgette
White Couture Floral Lace
White Wide Nylon Tulle
Unconventional
In a world of the nontraditional and unconventional, these designers took it to the next level. Inbal Drod and Naeem Khan were the closest to the traditional gown, with skirts and blouses for wedding attire. Lein and Monique Lhullier created stunning pantsuits, and Viktor & Rolf fashioned a stunning jumpsuit.
Inbal Dror | Bridal Fall 2018
Lein | Bridal Fall 2018
Monique Lhuillier | Bridal Fall 2018
Naeem Khan | Bridal Fall 2018
Viktor & Rolf | Bridal Fall 2018
Go unconventional with these fabrics:
Ivory Stretch Worsted Wool Suiting
British Pearl Geometric Satin-Faced Jacquard
What would you wear in your dream wedding? I’m all about those long trains! Let me know in the comments!
