Bridal and Runway Trends: The Fashion-Forward Bride
Are you a style obsessed bride looking for the dream wedding gown that is oh, so of-the-moment? Then, feast your eyes on this because Elizabeth Duncan Events has put together some hot-off-the-runway bridal and fashion trends they think will be big this year for the fashionista bride!
Trend #1: Barely There
For the sexy and sophisticated bride, we’re seeing lots of lingerie-inspired, ethereal, designs with dramatic plunges, illusions necklines and bare backs, along with nude tones for the bride or ˜maids.
Oscar de La Renta (Left) Mira Zwillinger (Right)
Romona Keveza (Left) Inbal Dror (Right)
Trend #2 Modern Minimalist
Fewer embellishments don’t necessarily mean fewer details. Clean lines, structured draping and refined embellishments are on-point this year.
Jesus Piero (Left) Romona Keveza (Right)
Sareh Nouri (Left) Sophia Kokosalaki (Right)
Trend #3 In Bloom
From embroidery to painted blooms, floral designs are a dramatic statement that work for all styles.
Romona Keveza (Left) Marchesa via vogue.com (Right)
Elie Saab via vogue.com (Left) Chanel via vogue.com (Right)
Alexander McQueen via vogue.com
Trend #4 All A-Flutter
From vintage tiers and intricate ruffles all across the body, these designs are full of romance and movement.
Elie Saab via vogue.com (Left) Alexander McQueen via vogue.com (Right)
TREND #5 Birds of a Feather
For the whimsical brides looking to add an extra dimension to their gown, feathers have graced the runway this year.
Lela Rose (Left) Savin (Right)
Jenny Packham (Left) Valentino via vogue.com (Right)
Trend #6 Extraordinary Icing
From applique to sparkles, designers are getting creative in the embellishments added to give their designs that special touch.
Mira Zwillinger (Left) Oscar de La Renta (Right)
Chanel via vogue.com (Left) Mira Zwillinger (Right)
2016’s Hot Colors
Lavender, raspberry and peacock are just a few of the colors we think will make a big splash this year.
Armani Prive via vogue.com (Left) Oscar de La Renta via vogue.com (Right)
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