All things bride And beautiful

From bows to black dresses, we take a look at the bridalwear trends that will be huge this wedding season…

With engagement season in full swing and wedding season on the way, bridal fashion is a hot topic right now, with thousands of brides-to-be saying yes to their dream dress as they prepare to tie the knot.

Or they might be choosing a suit — tailoring is just one of the non-traditional bridalwear trends that style experts predict will be on the rise this year…

1. Bows

The perfect embellishment for walking down the aisle, expect to see oversized bows adorning the back of wedding gowns or ‘second look’ evening dresses.

“For me, bows are very fun to play with. I’ve recently seen brides looking for less minimal and more elaborate designs,” says fashion designer Nadine Merabi

• Emiliee White Dress, €440, NADINE Merabi

2. shorter hems

“Whether they’re walking down the aisle or dancing the night away at the after party, the Little White Dress offers a playful yet timeless elegance which doesn’t falter when it comes to practicality and perfection,” says Heather Mcreynolds, vice president and general merchandise manager for bridal, dresses and accessories at David’s bridal.

“As our customers are looking to be more sustainable where they can, shorter dresses also offer a more versatile option which can be reworn over many years, tying sentiment into different events.

“I’ve seen a lot of girls getting married in mini dresses, putting a modern spin on a more vintage look,” says Merabi.

“Many brides are also opting for a second dress for the reception — the shorter hemline trend is perfect for dancing all night with friends and family.”

• Krystyna embroidered short dress, €493; and pearl trim bridal cape, €98, MONSOON

3. suits

From bianca Jagger’s iconic 1971 wedding suit to Emily ratajkowski’s mustard two-piece, a tailored piece is the way to go for the bride who likes to do things differently.

“For me, a wedding suit means a celebration of the fact that every bride is different, and proof that a power suit can be as stunning as a wedding dress,” says Merabi.

she loves the “sophisticated coolness” and versatility of bridal tailoring, “It has also been amazing to see the many different styles that can come out of a suit.”

• andie wedding blazer, €389, and trousers, €299, WHISTLES