"Regardless of the size of the wedding you're planning (grand, intimate, or civil), the pressure to find the perfect bridal gown is unrelenting. Pictures are - for better or worse - forever. Thankfully, to help narrow down the endless selection of puffy LWDs, a few wedding dress trends made their mark on the runways of Bridal Fashion Week, and they all agree on one thing: altar-bound style savants will embrace maximalism in the coming year. Embellishments will be all the rage, particularly feather-trimmed"
"In terms of silhouettes, volume play is key. For a more whimsical touch, the fashion industry's bubble hem resurgence has entered the wedding gown group chats, blowing up skirts of various lengths. If it's not the hem, it's the hips. The body part has become fashion's prime real estate recently, with runway designers like Schiaparelli (and its model Kendall Jenner) helping popularize the sculptural, hips-out look."
"Even lace, which used to be considered grandiose even when rendered in the simplest silhouette, is now paired with other design elements. Selena Gomez is a fan of this trend. One of the three dresses she wore to marry producer Benny Blanco was a see-through lace gown with a bustier-inspired design. (Another also had a touch of lace.) Without further ado, here are the chicest wedding dress trends for 2026 that brides should say "I do" in."
Maximalist bridal fashion dominates 2026, favoring heavy embellishment and bold silhouettes. Gowns feature feathers, crystals, sequins, and gemstones as focal decorations. Volume is emphasized through bubble hems and exaggerated skirts at varied lengths. Designers also highlight sculptural hips and 'hips-out' shapes that create dramatic profiles. Lace transitions from purely opulent fabric to a neutral base, frequently layered with bustier elements, sheer panels, or additional adornments. Celebrity choices reflect these tendencies, including see-through lace with bustier construction. Overall bridal styling shifts toward theatrical, textural, and architecturally informed gowns that prioritize visual impact and statement-making details.
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