If you are a bride preparing to shop for your wedding dress, you won't want to miss today's bridal fashion post showcasing our favorite trends and bridal fashion ideas that we saw at New York Bridal Fashion Week. If you are planning your wedding for 2025 or 2026, you won't want to miss these new trending wedding dress designs and bridal outfit looks. Last week we shared a recap of the top 8 wedding fashion trends straight from the runways in New York and now we are diving in to give brides a closer look at some of our favorite wedding dresses that showcase these new design trends.
The top eight bridal fashion trends we will showcasing today with designs that brides will start to see popping up in wedding dress shop are drop waist wedding dresses, basque waist wedding dresses, bold florals, bridal mini dresses, pearl wedding dresses, wedding dresses with slits, draped fabrics, and high necklines.
Video: Top 8 Wedding Dress Trends Spotted at New York Bridal Fashion Week
Before we dive in to some of our favorite designer wedding dresses with the hottest new trends that will be coming down the aisles very soon, be sure to watch our New York Bridal Fashion week recap video showcasing some behind the scenes peeks of the top 8 wedding dress trends for Fall and Winter 2025.
Trend 1: Drop Waist Wedding Dresses
The first wedding dress trend we saw across many designer showrooms and runways at New York Bridal Fashion Week was drop waist wedding dresses. The top wedding dress designers are getting even more creative with the waistline on their wedding dresses and dropping them down to the bottom of the hips, really accentuating a bride's torso. This style is also a great option for brides planning destination weddings or those looking for a bridal outfit that is a little more unconventional. If brides are looking for a wedding dress that combines high-fashion, designer style with a fresh look, a drop waist bridal dress may just be your perfect match.
Here are a few new drop waist style wedding dresses from the top bridal dress designers that we carry at Lovella:
Above photo: drop waist wedding dress by Ines Di Santo
Above photo: drop waist wedding dress by Leah Da Gloria
Above photo: drop waist wedding dress by Muse by Berta
Above photo: drop waist wedding dress by Nicole + Felicia
Trend 2: Basque Waist Wedding Dresses
Basque waistline wedding dresses have been trending for a few bridal seasons, but new this year to the trend is really accentuating the corset tie to bring the whole dress together. The wedding dress designers that we was at New York Bridal Fashion week this year even got creative with removable corset elements for a 2-in-1 convertible wedding dress, which if you're thinking about changing your bridal look from ceremony to reception a new trendy basque waist could be an easy option for brides looking for an effortless wedding day second look.
If you’re drawn to a bridal look that combines timeless elegance with a modern twist, a basque style waistline bridal dress with corset detailing is an ideal choice. Whether you prefer a structured, dramatic effect or a more relaxed, convertible bridal gown, this new bridal trend offers something for every bride who wants to make a statement on their wedding day.
Here are a few new basque waist style wedding dresses from the top bridal dress designers that we carry at Lovella:
Above photo: basque waist wedding dress by Berta
Above photo: basque waist wedding dress with removable corset by Ines Di Santo
Above photo: basque waist wedding dress by Leah Da Gloria
Above photo: basque waist wedding dress by Ines Di Santo
Trend 3: Floral Detail Wedding Dresses
Floral detailing is likely to always be trending in bridal fashion but designers at this year's New York Bridal Fashion week took this trend to new limits with bold floral elements and textural designs. Floral detailing is a staple in bridal fashion, but this year, the top bridal dress designers pushed the boundaries of this beloved trend to new heights, introducing bold, sculptural florals and intricate textural designs that elevate the entire bridal look. From oversized blooms to delicate embroidered petals, floral wedding dresses made a dramatic and romantic, ultra feminine statement on the runway at New York Bridal Fashion Week.
Here are a few new wedding dresses with floral details from the top bridal dress designers that we carry at Lovella:
Above photo: Floral detailed wedding dress by Berta
Above photo: Floral detailed wedding dress by Ines Di Santo
Above photo: Floral detailed wedding dress by Leah Da Gloria
Above photo: Floral detailed wedding veil by Nicole + Felicia
Above photo: Floral detailed wedding dress by Rita Vinieris
Trend 4: Bridal Mini Dresses
Bridal fashion trend number four that we spotted at New York Bridal Fashion Week is another trend that has been growing over the last few years and that trend is bridal mini or short dresses. Many bridal designers are adding chic and playful mini dresses to their bridal dress collections that are perfect for wedding receptions and after parties and even all the pre-wedding events that brides want to dress up for, like their bridal shower and rehearsal dinner.
Mini dresses with fun sparkle details, beads, or feather accents, unique straps like one shoulder or halter necklines or super short hemlines are especially ideal for brides who want to wear something unexpected - but also unforgettable - for their wedding reception or after-party - a chance to let loose and enjoy the celebration without being weighed down by a heavy gown.
Here are a few short or mini wedding dress style that we spotted at New York Bridal Fashion week this year from the best designers that we carry at Lovella:
Above photo: textural bridal mini dresses by Ines Di Santo
Above photo: sparkle bridal mini dress by Berta
Above photo: sparkle lace bridal mini dress by Nicole + Felicia
Above photo: bridal mini dress by Ines Di Santo
Above photo: bridal mini dress by Rita Vinieris
Above photo: peplum skirt bridal mini dress by Nicole + Felicia
Trend 5: Pearl Wedding Dresses
While some may say that pearls are bad luck on wedding day, bridal designers this year are throwing caution to the wind and embracing pearls and using pearl detailing in many of their new and trendy wedding dress designs. Pearl accents added a romantic and feminine touch to many new bridal dress designs that we spotted at New York Bridal Fashion Week. Far from being a wedding superstition, pearls are making a major comeback, adding a romantic, refined, and undeniably feminine touch to the new trending wedding dresses from the top designers this year.
Whether used as delicate accents on the sleeves or around the necklines, or as the star of the show, all over the wedding dresses, pearls are top wedding dress trend, and have become one of the most coveted embellishments for modern brides seeking a blend of tradition and contemporary elegance.
Here are a few new trendy wedding dress styles with pearl details and pearl encrusted accents that we spotted at New York Bridal Fashion week this year from the top bridal designers that we carry at Lovella:
Above photo: quilted pearl wedding dress by Leah Da Gloria
Above photo: wedding dress with pearls by Berta
Above photo: pearl detailed wedding dress by Leah Da Gloria
Trend 6: Wedding Dresses with Slits
The next wedding dress trend that we spotted on the runways at this year's New York Bridal Fashion Week will not be for all brides, but for brides who want a dramatic leg moment or a fun moment to show off their bridal shoes, you are in luck! Wedding dresses with slits were everywhere on the runways this season. This bridal season, the top wedding dress designers incorporated slits into their bridal collections in ways that are both chic and modern, offering a variety of styles to suit different bridal personalities.
From high, thigh-high slits to more modest side slits, the options are endless for brides who want to add a little extra flair to their wedding gown and still be on trend. These slits weren’t just functional - they were designed to create an elegant flow, often paired with voluminous skirts or sleek, fitted silhouettes for contrast.
Here are a few new trendy wedding dresses with high and low slits and cut outs that we spotted at New York Bridal Fashion week this year from the top bridal designers that we carry at Lovella:
Above photo: wedding dress with leg slit by Zuhair Murad
Above photo: wedding dress with leg slit by Leah Da Gloria
Above photo: wedding dress with leg slit by Berta
Above photo: wedding dress with leg slit by Ines Di Santo
Above photo: wedding dress with leg slit by Rita Vinieris
Trend 7: Draped Fabric Wedding Dresses
One of the most exciting new bridal fashion trends we saw on the recent runways is draped fabrics. Wedding dress designers were manipulating fabrics in really interesting and creative ways for dramatic and timeless designs. Think lots of ruching and pleating and textural design elements in these new and trending wedding dress styles where the fabric was sewn in unique, unexpected ways that created a "wow" factor element coming down the runway - that would be perfect coming down any aisle too!
Draped fabrics were featured in a variety of styles, from sleek, body-hugging bridal gowns that would be perfect for an elegant traditional style bride, to flowing, ethereal wedding dress designs that would be perfect for a boho festival style bride. What makes this top wedding dress trend so captivating is how the bridal designers designers used fabric techniques like ruching, pleating, layers and twisting to create depth and dimension. The fabric almost seemed to have a life of its own, cascading gracefully and adding an element of surprise with its intricate folds and lines. Our favorite part of the draped fabric wedding dresses is that the draping element on bridal dresses is that it brings a sense of couture craftsmanship, where brides can't help but feel special.
Here are a few new trendy draped fabric bridal gowns that we spotted at New York Bridal Fashion week this year from the top bridal designers that we carry at Lovella:
Above photo: draped fabric wedding dress by Ines Di Santo
Above photo: pleated fabric wedding dress by Leah Da Gloria
Above photo: draped fabric wedding dress by Ines Di Santo
Above photo: draped fabric wedding dress by Nicole + Felicia
Trend 8: High Neckline Wedding Dresses
And the last - but not least - bridal fashion trend that we spotted at New York Bridal Fashion Week this year that we can't wait to see on our brides coming down the aisle is high neckline wedding dresses. Strapless and off the shoulder silhouettes have been very popular, and will likely always be popular among brides, but we are excited for more and newer bridal dress neckline options. From classic boat neck style dresses to halter necklines, high neckline dresses were seen across many of our favorite bridal dress designers - and we are here for it!
Brides have all different body types, sizes and shapes, as we have talked about so much here at Lovella, and having more neckline options in wedding dresses is something that our brides have been asking for for many years now. Not all brides fit in a more traditional style wedding dress and we are happy to see unique necklines and shapes that flatter even more body shapes be on trend in the newer wedding dress designs that are available to brides to be shopping for their dream wedding dress.
Here are a few of the higher neckline wedding dresses that were on trend at this year's New York Bridal Fashion Week from our top bridal designers at Lovella:
Above photo: halter neckline wedding dress by Berta
Above photo: boat neckline wedding dress by Rita Vinieris
Above photo: halter neckline wedding dress by Zuhair Murad
Above photo: halter neckline wedding dress by Rita Vinieris
More Helpful Bridal Fashion Advice
We hope you have found this advice and inspiration helpful when it comes to knowing what designs and styles will be trending in upcoming bridal fashion and wedding dresses. For even more helpful advice when it comes to shopping for your dream wedding dress and finding your bridal style, be sure to check out our past posts:
- Keeping Up With Wedding Dress Trends After Saying Yes to The Dress
- Trending Bridal Fashion: Basque Waistline Wedding Dresses
- What Months do Bridal Stores Get New Arrival Dresses for Brides to Try on?
About Lovella
If you're shopping for your perfect wedding dress, come visit us at Lovella Bridal in Glendale, CA. We carry wedding dresses in all sizes and styles, including plus-size bridal gowns and a full selection of veils and accessories. Lovella Bridal is the premier, luxury bridal wedding dress shopping boutique located in Los Angeles, California. Lovella features couture, feminine, modern and chic bridal gowns in all sizes from the best wedding dress designers. Schedule an appointment to find the wedding dress of your dreams at Lovella Bridal. We can't wait to help you!
About Wedding Fashion Expert
Our wedding dress shopping tips and advice are from Nayri, Lovella's own, in-house wedding fashion expert. Nayri is truly the expert when it comes to bridal fashion and wedding style. As the Wedding Fashion Expert, Nayri is the top bridal fashion stylist and the best-selling author of the book "I'm Getting Married And I Have Nothing To Wear," the ultimate guide to helping brides find their wedding day style and their perfect wedding dress. You can subscribe to her YouTube channel or listen to her podcast for more helpful and practical advice on wedding dress shopping.
