Photography courtesy of Monique Lhuillier

Calling All Brides-To-Be: These Are the 8 Biggest Bridal Fashion Trends for 2018

Date October 19, 2017

There’s nothing that elicits my personal glee quite like an ‘80s fashion revival and that’s exactly what’s happening in bridal fashion for Fall 2018. New York Bridal Fashion Week (#NYBFW) just wrapped—the closing act of global fashion season—and the big news is the influence of the era of excess has now reached wedding dresses, but in a pretty, modern, refined way. There were bows, puffy sleeves and peplums aplenty from designers including Victor & Rolf, Inbal Dror, Galia Lahav and Naeem Khan, as well as fresh spins on lace, tulle and OTT beading.

Here are the eight emerging trends firmly on our radar.

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The 8 Biggest Bridal Fashion Trends for 2018

The New Bohemian
Galia Lahav present this trend most beautifully. Forget crochet and bell sleeves; instead think billowy off-the-shoulder necklines and luxe laces.

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The 8 Biggest Bridal Fashion Trends for 2018

Bows
Feminine and fun, bows featured in almost every designer collection at #NYBFW! From delicate shoulder ties, to statement bows at the waistline, decorating dress backs (think “Material Girl”) and affixed in clusters on sweeping ball skirts, designers are all tied up in the super-femme detail.

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The 8 Biggest Bridal Fashion Trends for 2018

Puffy Sleeves
Remember Lady Diana Spencer’s 1981 wedding confection? She trigged a decades-long love affair with puffed sleeve wedding dresses…the trend is back in a softer, modern way as seen at Berta.

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The 8 Biggest Bridal Fashion Trends for 2018

Peplums
Forever and always one of our fashion favourites, peplums give a sleek shape and silhouette to the body. This exquisite beaded peplum top paired with a voluminous ball skirt at Viktor & Rolf is pure magic.

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The 8 Biggest Bridal Fashion Trends for 2018

Rebel Romance
At Monique Lhuiller, the designer turned her ethereal fairytale esthetic on it’s head by pairing delicate dresses with rock n’ roll accessories like this bad-ass bridal moto jacket.

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The 8 Biggest Bridal Fashion Trends for 2018

Midi Skirts
This hemline is an amazing option if you feel overwhelmed by a full-length gown…and wants to show off a killer pair of wedding shoes! This beauty by Naeem Khan beautifully pairs this retro silhouette with a touchable 3-D floral fabric.

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The 8 Biggest Bridal Fashion Trends for 2018

Luxury Lace
The bridal style classic goes next level when presented in a metallic finish like this 24 carat gold stunner from Reem Acra. The delicate detail of the fabric shines through and delivers dazzling a more-is-more vibe.

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The 8 Biggest Bridal Fashion Trends for 2018

Wonder Woman Vibes
Capes featured prominently, in every incantation from sheer body veils to sweeping lace confections that double as a train. Our favourite look though came at Ines Di Santo who showed this sexy superhero look: a plunging V-neck jumpsuit with matching bejeweled cape complete with high neckline. Consider this bridal power dressing!