Shopping for a wedding dress should be a fairy-tale experience. Whether you choose to shop at a local boutique or a bridal-gown warehouse, there will be a lot of options to try on. In an attempt to streamline the process, it’s worthwhile for brides to attempt to narrow down the trends and styles they’d like to try on in advance of their exciting excursion. Aleesha Harris has rounded up five must-try-on trends for gowns in 2017.
PLUNGING NECKLINE Wedding experts say brides should expect to see a bevy of sexier styles on bridal racks this year. Looking to show a little more skin without looking too bare? Consider a classically sweet style — with a twist — like this backless...
COLOUR STORY Not in love with the idea of wearing a snow-white wedding gown? You’re not alone. Wedding gowns are now available in a rainbow of colours — including the oh-so on trend shades blush and champagne. In addition to its delicate champagne-hued...
BACK DETAIL The best way to add excitement to a gown this year is on the back. Extra details such as a lace appliqué or delicate buttons as seen on this off-the-shoulder A-line wedding dress by Oleg Cassini, ensures a bride makes a statement heading...
SOFT AND SUBTLE Long gone are the days when a bride had pouf, pouf and even more pouf to choose from for her wedding dress silhouette. The trend of relaxed, streamlined gowns continues this year, with some bridal wear even taking inspiration from...
SLEEK SILHOUETTE The ’90s are ruling the fashion world thanks to the return of chokers, velvet and more. Want to incorporate the decade into your wedding day? You’re in luck. The Bardot gown by Odylyne the Ceremony is a gown made for the trend-minded...