Weddings are a very special occasion, especially for brides. It’s a magical day that marks a new chapter in your life. So, it’s understandable that you’ll want to go to any lengths to achieve your dream wedding look.
When it comes to planning your big day, it’s never too early to start imagining your wedding dress. But if you still haven’t decided on the style or have no idea how to begin, you may consider browsing through these trendy wedding dress styles that will surely hit big in time for your 2023 wedding.
1. Non-Traditional Fabrics
When thinking of wedding dresses, most people immediately think of fabric materials like lace, silk, crepe, satin, taffeta, tulle, and chiffon. Today, however, designers have presented fabrics that you’d never thought possible with bridal wear.
The modern collection had dresses made of latex and nylon organdy that are tailor-made for brides who want to have that distinct and one-of-a-kind look.
2. A Different Color
Traditional brides typically browse beautiful wedding dresses in white or off-white. Today, however, non-traditional brides can opt to take risks by choosing a dress of vibrant colors. Wedding dresses in appealing hues appeared in various collections, from pastel shades of blush, light purple, and soft blue to bold metallics and floral prints to even a pitch black for the more daring brides.
If you like black but want to tone down on this color, designers can give you a choice of unexpected black detailing in white dresses.
3. Gloves
Bridgerton geeks, this is a wonderful trend for you. Bridal gloves–whether opera style, fingerless or wrist-length–can give you the appeal of old-world romance. Nearly every collection included gloves, so you can expect this ultra-polished trend to carry through 2023.
Like most wedding accessories, bridal gloves can add a layer of elegance to your overall look. They are also available in a variety of fabrics, colors, and styles for every wedding aesthetic, even if a Regency Era look isn’t your vibe.
4. Princess Capes
Don’t want bridal veils? That’s okay. If veils aren’t your thing, you can channel your inner Disney princess on your wedding day with bridal capes instead. For instance, Aurora from Sleeping Beauty or Elsa of Frozen- you can become one of the Disney princesses you love on your big day.
This less-expected wedding dress accessory offers the same photogenic appeal as veils, bringing the red-carpet glamor. Plus, you can simply remove it after the ceremony without messing with your hair. You can choose styles with cascading sequins, embroidered lace, dramatic ruffles, or even hoods to add a dose of elegance and drama.
5. Skin-Barring Styles
Today, sexy silhouettes and skin-barring styles have become a preferred style, not only in regular fashion but also extends to wedding dresses. Forget fully covered dresses, as mini dresses have become a wedding fashion staple. Thanks to Kourtney Kardashian's wedding look, you can expect shorter hemlines to rise in popularity in 2023.
If mini-dresses aren’t your thing, you can still show off some skin with high-slit dresses that showcase your beautiful long legs. Backless dresses are also growing in popularity, as well as plunging necklines that allow modern brides to show off their decolletage.
Regardless of the style you choose, sexy, skin-barring styles are a great way to tease your groom and show off not only your beautiful face but also your beautiful skin.
6. Scoop Necklines
Puff sleeves and long sleeves were all the rage years ago. Today, strapless is back but with a Y2K-inspired touch.
Originally coming from the early aughts, corset bodices featuring a contoured neckline have become a highly sought-after design in recent years and the next. This flattering design highlights the shoulders and neck. And for brides with a larger chest, scoop necklines can offer more support than straight strapless necklines.
Furthermore, this 2023 wedding dress look can work pretty much with every gown silhouette, from the classic satin to modern form-fitting crepe to romantic sheer tulle.
7. Statement Bows
Who said bows are for kids–or in this case for flower girls? For the brides who idolized Barbie, this impeccable style of hers has become an attention-grabbing point to modern beautiful wedding dresses.
A different take from the classic embellishment–today’s bridal bows are oversized. Big knots can act as belts to create a dramatic back view and streamlined silhouette, while large shoulder sashes can take a puff sleeve look to the next level. It truly resonates with the saying, ‘Go big or go home.’
Takeaway
2023 brides, this is your sign to start looking for the perfect wedding dress. As you can see from the list above, brides can become more self-expressive than ever. As designers push themselves out of the traditional boundaries, introducing surprising and new elements from innovative textures and materials or simply adding a creative update to centuries-old styles, modern brides can have more dress options to explore for their big day.
