The Top 2025 Wedding Trends From New York Bridal Fashion Week

Figuring out what you’ll wear when you walk down the aisle is a big responsibility. You want to look your best, feel great and be true to your sense of style. Getting inspiration from the latest bridal trends is the best way to start the process. Check out some of the leading runway looks from the most recent New York Bridal Fashion Week to see which styles are leading the industry.

1. Bridal Suit Jackets Over Dresses

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Brides who prefer ambiguous styles will love the upcoming bridal fashion trend involving suit jackets. The key is staying true to yourself with your choice of gown and pairing it with a tailored white jacket that exudes confidence. You could even wear it over your reception outfit if you’re planning on wearing a second look to dance the night away.

Don’t make the mistake of thinking that every white suit jacket is the same before buying one for your wedding. If you find one without edge stitching on the lapels or an inner liner, you’re actually looking at a blazer. While you should always wear whatever makes you most confident, you can always talk with a representative at a major brand retailer to compare different jackets for your gown.

2. Oversized Bows

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Viktor & Rolf always makes waves in bridal fashion shows. This year was no different. The bridal label debuted oversized bows as part of its wedding gown line with striking silhouettes. Accentuate your waistline with a big silk bow matching your dress color to make a statement while you’re walking down the aisle.

You could also ask a tailor to remove the bow on your gown and place it elsewhere, like in the middle of your neckline or the small of your back. No matter where it goes, you’ll draw the eye and make a statement even if your gown doesn’t have any embellishments.

3. Corset Wedding Gowns

Corsets are classic wardrobe additions that always manage to find new ways to become popular again. They’re among the top 2025 wedding trends because the Anne Barge label made them a centerpiece of their New York Bridal Fashion Week this year. The strapless gowns started with intricate lace that plunged in a V-shape past the knees while the rest of the dresses billowed out from the waistline. It turns a historic fashion piece into a futuristic bridal look that looks flattering on anyone.

4. Old Hollywood Glamor

When you picture old Hollywood glamor fashion, think of Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn and Milla Nova. The Milla Nova brand debuted luxurious fabrics and detailed silhouettes at this year’s New York Bridal Fashion Week to pay homage to the iconic sense of style.

Strapless dresses cascading over curvy waistlines and sleeves made of massive flower petals will be all over bridal dress racks in the coming months. Playing with sleeve size also works with other popular dress styles, like mermaid dresses that flare out at the knees or calves.

5. Beaded Embellishments

Elie Saab’s gowns rocked the world with their beaded embellishments at recent bridal fashion shows. The brand’s dresses encourage brides to get creative with beading instead of using it to only accentuate their waist or neckline. The plaid-like lines of beading and art-deco-inspired corsets softened by sweetheart edging around the collarbone will make any bride look dreamy walking down the aisle.

6. Floral Appliques

If your goal is to look and feel ethereal at your wedding, look to the Monique Lhuillier 2024 bridal fashion line for inspiration. The brand showcased gowns that enchanted audiences with floral appliques and soft silhouettes made with the finest silks. You’ll transform into a fairy garden with flowers throughout your gown and a veil with a long train following you down the aisle. It all comes down to the dress style you prefer since this wedding dress trend can work with any gown.

7. Eye-Popping Visuals

People who think romantic dresses can’t also dazzle everyone with stunning visuals are going to take a back seat to 2025 bridal wedding dress trends. Justin Alexander’s runway looks merged classic gown elements with contrasting themes.

The brand’s dresses featured corset waists and squared necklines with a twist. They ended in ruffled hems under the collarbone and featured painted roses across the gowns. The bold reds, bleeding edges and sharp lines are making waves in an industry that typically caters to softer styles. If you’re one of the many brides spending around $2,000 on your gown, prepare to see plenty of similar eye-popping visuals while you search through racks full of designer gowns.

8. Basque Waists

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The basque waist is coming back in a big way for 2025 brides. The Anne Barge brand debuted this style in its leading runway looks this year. Basque waists mimic a corset dress top but end in a tight seam that dips at the waist. In contrast, the fabric just above the hips explodes in a dramatic arc toward the ground, giving any bride voluminous hips and a gown fit for a royal ball in a fairytale.

If you want to walk down the aisle in something you can’t wear to any other kind of event, a gown with a basque waist could be the best fashion fit for you. Make your wedding day extra special with an exclusive style that marks the moment with an iconic look.

Create the Ultimate Bridal Style With 2025 Wedding Trends

Look forward to 2025 wedding trends with the sneak peeks provided at New York Bridal Fashion Week this year. There are always new ways to accentuate your bridal style if you know where to get inspiration. No matter which brand fits your personality, you’ll find the perfect dress for your big day by seeing what the leading bridal designers are showcasing on the runway.

Author bio: Cora Gold is a wedding writer and editor of Revivalist magazine. She aims to inspire couples to achieve the wedding of their dreams. Connect with Cora on LinkedIn, Pinterest and Twitter.