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Ooh, These 12 Wedding Dress Trends Are a Joy to Behold

The key message for spring 2022? Wear what you love

We have time-travelled to next spring to see what the biggest wedding fashion trends will be. Designers have just released their new wedding dress collections and it looks like next season will be defined by modern minimalism, glam retro influences, luxurious details and—most importantly—choice.

If the COVID-induced pivot toward intimate weddings has taught us anything, it’s that you should wear exactly what you want for your wedding. The pandemic dictated many things with weddings, but fashion choices were not one of them. Mini-dress, pantsuit, Princess-Diana-level ballgown—whatever you love and feel confident in is your perfect look. Here are 12 wedding dress trends worthy of your big day.

 

WiederhoeftWiederhoeft dress, $4,214, wiederhoeft.com

The New Bohemian

Loose and languid are the key components of the new boho bridal style (there isn’t a fringe or floral embroidered detail in sight). Romantic and cinched with an oversized belt? That’s a wedding dress vibe that feels totally fresh. 

 

Rita VinierisAlyne by Rita Vinieris dress, ritavinieris.com

Understated Ball Gowns

The iconic silhouette is there, but for 2022 the ball gown has been pared down and modernized. Gone are the layers of frothy tulle and embellishments, which have been replaced with luxe textural fabrics. 

 

Lihi Hod CoutureLihi Hod Couture dress, lihihod.com

Statement Sleeves

It’s been 40 years since Princess Diana’s 1981 royal wedding and the impact of her iconic dress continues to be huge (pun intended). For 2022, designers pay homage with mega-puffed sleeves in a variety of fabrics from tulle to organza to lace. 

 

Danielle FrankelDanielle Frankel corset, skirt and pants, $4,890 daniellefrankelstudio.com

 Abstract Suiting

Designers are getting creative with wedding pantsuits by styling them in incredibly fashion-forward ways. New York designer Danielle Frankel layers pants with a corset and overskirt creating a big mood we’re totally here for. 

Oscar de la RentaOscar de la Renta tuxedo dress, oscardelarenta.com

The Tuxedo Dress

The mini goes super-sleek and sophisticated with a rhinestone-bow-trimmed LWD that’s perfectly on point for the times. 

Ines Di SantoInes Di Santo dress, inesdisanto.com

Goddess But Make It Comfy

Comfort is key for 2022 and Grecian-goddess-inspired gowns featuring expertly draped, sumptuous fabrics—like this one from Canadian designer Ines di Santo—are a sophisticated choice. 

 

Savannah MillerSavannah Miller dress, savannahmiller.com

Ultra-Ultra-Simple

No lace, no tulle, no ruffles, no nonsense! The move toward extremely pared-down wedding dresses is captured beautifully in this mock-neck, wrist-length-sleeve gown. Note a red carpet influence?  

 

Naeem KhanNaeem Khan dresses, naeemkhan.com

Deco Drama

It’s time for the ’20s to roar again! Designer Naeem Khan is reviving the dazzling and decadent era with opulent beaded column gowns. 

 

Jimmy ChooJimmy Choo dress, jimmychoo.com

Lace Goes Luxe

Lately, designers are using lace—a fabric synonymous with wedding dresses—in surprising and stylish ways. Lace—as seen on this exquisite gown—is a star player in the just-launched The Atelier Couture by Professor Jimmy Choo OBE, the first wedding fashion line by the star footwear designer.

 

Paloma BlancaMikaella dress, palomablanca.com

Take a bow

The ultimate feminine detail plays a starring role in many of this season’s best wedding dresses. From perfectly placed back bows to elegant shoulder ties, bows are a fab ’80s throwback that feel totally right—and very wedding worthy—right now. 

 

Sophie Et VoilàSophie Et Voilà dress, $2,100, sophieetvoila.com

Body Con to the max

Sleek gowns that fit like a second skin are a standout this season. This column dress by Spanish design house Sophie Et Voilà features creative cutouts and a clean architectural silhouette that’s effortlessly chic. 

 

Ashi StudioAshi Studio Couture dress, ashistudio.com

Maximalist to the max

The era of the grandiose gown is back. Couture house Ashi Studio has released its inaugural bridal collection and the focus is high-impact, more-is-more looks that are absolute eye candy.

 

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