7 Bridal Trends from a Top Designer

When fashion week rolls around, we get inundated with photos, press releases and everyone’s “best of” lists. There is so much to share it’s just almost too much! We have a hard time narrowing it down to just a few to show you and when we received a list from an actual designer as to the latest trends to watch in 2020, we couldn’t help but share.

“Our message is clear: I design many types of gowns to compliment the varied types of brides, themes and diversified trends. I get inspired when I think that every gown and each bride has a story,” Gardner shares. Here are 7 trends from designer Madeline Gardner who shares and forecasts the wedding gown trends for 2020.

1. Plunging Backs and Plunging V-Necklines

Morilee goes deep.

Pictured: Catherine Kowalski’s Stevie gown – long sleeve wrap dress with fringe detail. Also available in plus sizes.

2. Whimsical Skirts

Fairytale weddings are very popular.

Pictured: FLK 833 Gown by Daalarna Couture Folk Collection – embroidered lace bodice, v neckline, v back, lace appliqué detail, mermaid style crepe skirt.

3. Ball Gowns

Think “Tara” large, whooshing and whirling or layers of soft tulle with flowing, layered skirts.

Pictured: Morilee Serendipity Wedding Dress which features a metallic printed organza ball gown with cathedral length train.

4. Super Wow, Dramatic Trains That Tell a Story

Remember Meghan Markle’s veil featuring gorgeous, intricate embroidery specifically with the signature flowers from all of the countries in the British Commonwealth. Well, since then, brides have been eyeing sweep and fishtail to statement-making trains. Personalization and customization is happening where brides are adding touching details to the fabric of their wedding dress.

Pictured: Ruth Skirt by Galia Lava. A voluminous overskirt made with layers of lavender tulle and silk tulle embroidered 3D flowers.

5. Beyond the Veil

Sophisticated, classic silhouettes are trending. Paired with lace-edged, long dramatic statement veils. Nostalgic or embellished, veils are available in different lengths, shapes and color.

Pictured: “MORNING DEW” Tulle veil with sequin floral embroidery from EDEM.

6. Voluminous Puff Sleeves

Dreamy. Romantic. Detachable.

Pictured: Julie Vino 2020 Bellagio Collection.

7. Sexy, Lingerie Bodices

See-through ideal for beach and beachy weddings.

Pictured: Dawn from Claire Pettibone with intricate French embroidery, sheer illusion back and flutter sleeves.