2024 Bridal Fashion Trends

As the fashion landscape transforms with each passing year, staying on top of the latest trends is a must—especially for the 2024 brides! Keep your eyes peeled for the freshest, most fabulous bridal styles that are setting the wedding world abuzz! When it comes to looking for the perfect dress, you want to be able to look back at it in years with no regrets. Using research from Vogue, fashionistas, and wedding experts on TikTok, I have compiled a list to determine what is in trend in 2024, and what is coming out of style.

What’s In for Brides This Year:

Pearls

Pearls dazzle once again in bridal fashion, making a striking comeback. In 2024, designers adorn dresses with pearl-beaded necklines, setting the trend for elegance. Veils glitter with pearl embellishments, capturing the essence of both purity and luxury, crafting a timeless look for any bride.

Lace Details

Adding subtle lace accents to your wedding dress is fast becoming a chic trend, rather than opting for full lace. These tasteful touches infuse a dash of allure and glamour, enhancing the figure depending on the placement. While lace dresses remain a classic, the fresh twist of accenting just the bottom, sleeves, or top breathes new life into this beloved style, making it a standout trend for 2024.

Floral Arrangements

Three-dimensional floral appliqués are set to be a major hit in 2024. Perfect for spring and summer weddings, 3D florals make any bride feel like a fairy-tale princess. Floral designs in general have been a growing trend in bridal fashion, but the three-dimensional floral design has a way of bringing dresses to life and creating an eye-catching look that will stand out in photographs.

Bows

This year, bows busted onto the bridal fashion scene, making a significant impact with their varying sizes and placements. From large, dramatic bows on the back of the dress to smaller, delicate ones accentuating the waist or shoulders, this trend adds a playful yet elegant touch. Bows offer a charming and feminine detail, allowing brides to personalize their look with a touch of whimsy.

Color

For decades, traditional wedding dresses have embraced pure white, shunning other colors. However, hints of color or even fully vibrant dresses now dominate the trend, making bold statements and allowing brides to shine uniquely. Whether opting for a subtle blush or a dramatic, bold hue, these colorful dresses enable brides to express their personalities and break free from convention.

What’s Out:

High-Low Hemlines

A high-low hemline dress, shorter in the front and longer in the back, appears to be losing its appeal in 2024. Brides now choose gowns with consistent lengths, opting either for traditional long dresses or chic, short styles. The high-low hemline has quickly fallen out of favor, primarily because it does not photograph well and often creates unflattering silhouettes.

Tiered Skirts

Tiered skirts, featuring layers of fabric stacked to create a ruffled dress look, can sometimes seem dated and less flattering compared to sleek, contemporary skirt designs. Simpler wedding dress designs are gaining popularity, with designers using ruffles sparingly for an elegant effect rather than allowing them to dominate the entire dress.

Mermaid Gowns

Mermaid gowns cling tightly from the bodice to the ankles, mimicking a mermaid’s tail while sculpting an hourglass figure. Though the look can be flattering, especially with embellishments added, this look seems to be fading in 2024. The comfort of the dress is one problem, especially with movement being highly restricted, and the need for another dress for a reception caused many people to turn against the mermaid gown.

Plunging Necklines

Dresses with a plunging v-neckline keep declining in popularity. While low-back dresses still have a place, extreme cuts, especially in the front, can be seen as too revealing for many brides, who prefer a balance between elegance and allure. The comfort factor also plays a role in this as it can be uncomfortable to wear for a long period of time.

Embrace Your Unique Bridal Style

Keeping up with the latest bridal fashion trends ensures that you will feel confident and stylish on your wedding day. Whether you choose to embrace the new trends or stick with timeless classics, the most important thing is that your dress makes you feel beautiful and uniquely you. For more tips and trends related to wedding celebrations, make sure to subscribe to our blog. Need help planning a wedding? Dial (973) 731-5600 today!