You might think that looking ahead to next year’s wedding-dress trends is crazy, but let me assure you: it isn’t. You see, while we tend to divide the year into two “normal” fashion seasons and predict what’s coming six months ahead, wedding dresses are more complicated. Why? Since weddings tend to happen months or years after a couple’s engagement, planning ahead is key. And while you definitely don’t have to follow trends on your big day, the upcoming trends might give you some inspiration.
The pandemic has changed bridal trends in ways we couldn’t have foreseen. Plenty of brides have opted for more pared-back looks to match more low-key weddings. Suits and simple shift dresses have been spotted on plenty of brides. On the flip side, some brides have just wanted to wear something spectacular, regardless of how many people, if any, they were able to invite to their big day.
While the pandemic is undoubtedly still affecting how brides want to dress for their weddings, there’s definitely a bit of normalcy in the air now that full weddings are happening again. I got in touch with various experts across the industry, from bridal designers to the founder of Rock My Wedding, and all of them gave me some fascinating insight. If you’re planning a wedding or just want to see some pretty frocks, keep scrolling to see the bridal trends that are coming our way.
