e Latest… What’s trending from the New York Bridal Fashion Week

Though we love all things weddings, we have a special affinity for trending wedding dresses. Who can blame us, right? It’s hard not to love pretty things made with tulle, ruffles, lace and satin, all of which were on full display at New York Bridal Fashion Week earlier this year.

Oversized bows Dress by Watters

The annual event, which took New York City by storm in April, highlighted trending wedding dresses for spring and summer 2024. We’ve rounded up some of our favourite runway trends that will certainly make a splash this year and beyond.

What could be more whimsical than an oversized bow? We love this sophisticated and somewhat unexpected look on a dress for a wedding. Giant bridal gown bows are designed to be worn in the back, front hip, and shoulder. It’s a dramatic look that is both modern and chic and among our favourite looks among trending wedding dresses this year.

Watteau Train Dress by Mira Zwillinger

A trend that we’re excited to see return is the Watteau train. This is a beautiful alternative for brides who want a veil’s whimsy without actually wearing one. A Watteau train attaches to the gown at the highest point, either in the back or on the shoulder. Doing this allows the train to ow down the bride’s back, creating a look similar to a veil. It’s not intrusive to the bride’s face, making it an excellent option for brides who don’t want the u of a veil.

“Like A Virgin” Look Dress by Berta

No, we’re not suggesting you look like Madonna in the '80s with lace gloves and a ru ed tulle skirt. But we are here to tell you that the sheer corset top is back in full force. Often made with lace and embellished with pearls and sparkles, the corset top makes for a bold and sexy statement without being overly risqué. If you’re not that daring, you can opt for a full satin corset that’s both elegant and irty.

Three Wedding Dress Designers To Watch

What to expect in 2024

Galia Lahav LEFT

Known for always walking on the wild side with sheer fabrics and sexy silhouettes, Galia Lahav presented a new collection that encourages modern brides not to conform to traditional norms. You can expect to see beautiful and unique lace motifs, sleek and contemporary silhouettes, ru ed cu s, dramatic skirts, long sleeves and, yes, sheer, sexy details.

Justin Alexander BELOW LEFT

Filled with romance and whimsy, the Justin Alexander Spring 2024 collection will make you fall in love with dainty o -theshoulder necklines, tamed-down versions of the iconic ’80s sleeves (trust us, they’re beautiful), corset bodices, whimsical sleeves and even some sheer peek-a-boo details – but we particularly like the modern simplicity of the collection’s chic necklines with high slits.

Ines Di Santo

One of our favourite wedding dress designers is Ines Di Santo, and if you love a fashionforward dress for a wedding, you’ll love this new collection. We love romantic pale blue gowns and whimsical fairytale beauties; and the exaggerated, full ball gown skirts with pieces of cut tulle, laser-cut lace for a romantic look, ostrich feathers and plunging backs that defy gravity, corset bodices, oversized bridal bows, and so much more.