Bridal Fashion Week

11 Fall 2019 Wedding Dress Trends You Have to See

By
Roberta Correia
Updated on October 9, 2018
These were our favorite dresses of the season.
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Phew, after a whirlwind few days of wedding dresses, champagne, and a lot of glam—Bridal Fashion Week has come to an end. We got a first hand look at what the new crop of 2019 wedding dresses have to offer, and now it's time to dissect all the wedding dress trends we loved on the runway.

Whether you're classic, boho, minimal, modern, or glam, there was a little something for every bride this season. While a few of the wedding dress trends that have become classics still remained—off-the-shoulder necklines, long illusion lace sleeves, slip dresses, and 3-D floral embroideries were all present—a new crop of trends definitely emerged. Meghan Markle mania reigned supreme as we saw designers reinterpret the Duchess of Sussex's wedding dress and reception dress for 2019 brides. Edwardian-inspired romantic sleeves fluttered down many of the new dresses, and boss babes should take comfort in the bridal power suit. Jumpsuits have nearly become a staple of the bridal wardrobe, and this season we saw the ascendance of the bridal tracksuit—athleisure at its finest!

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Photo by Phillip Van Nostrand

The Crop Top Returns

Get ready to bear those midriffs again, brides! Separates made a big splash a few seasons ago, and for 2019 designers are betting on brides wanting to go big with sleek versions of a tiny crop top and matching skirt, even giving the look a Meghan Markle–inspired off-the-shoulder treatment.

Above: Wedding separates by BHLDN

Mike Colon

Jumpsuits

Plan those after parties right, brides—bridal jumpsuits are here to stay! A perfect after-party look, the bridal jumpsuit showed up in nearly every collection and in every style. From flowy and bohemian to cropped and modern, and even sexy in all-over lace, brides should factor a jumpsuit into their bridal wardrobe.

Bridal jumpsuit by Rivini by Rita Vinieris

Anton Oparin

After-Party Ready

Much like jumpsuits, bridal minis are THE look for a second wedding dress or after-party look. This season's mini is dance-floor-ready in metallics with feather trimmings and vibrant pops of color.

Above: Wedding dress by Inbal Dror

Courtesy of Kaviar Gauche

Meghan Markle Mania

We knew this was bound to happen—the royal wedding has officially invaded the bridal runways. Every collection had a nod to Meghan Markle's Givenchy wedding dress. Boatneck and off-the-shoulder necklines, clean and minimal silhouettes, and crisp fabrics all made their way into every collection this season in some form or another. From Cushnie to Lela Rose and Amsale to Kaviar Gauche, all designers paid homage to the Duchess of Sussex and her elegant wedding dress.

Above: Wedding dress by Kaviar Gauche

Photo by Janice Yim

The Royal Reception Dress

If Meghan Markle's wedding dress was the biggest trend on the runways, her reception dress was the second. Minimalism has seen a resurgence the last few seasons—thanks to nostalgic nods to the '90s—and the duchess's reception dress style fit right in with the slinky slip dresses. Across runways, high-necks, halters, and clean sheath silhouette with no frills were seen by Amsale, Savannah Miller, Theia, and more.

Above: Wedding dress by Amsale

Photo by FirstView

Romantic Sleeves

Sleeves are getting a Renaissance vibe courtesy of billowy fabrics, volume, and exaggerated trims. We saw the romantic sleeve trend at Ines di Santo, Mariage by Viktor & Rolf, and Leanne Marshall, to name just a few.

Above: Wedding dress by Ines di Santo

Courtesy of Gracy Accad

Bridal Athleisure

It was bound to happen—you wear yoga pants and gym clothes to brunch, it's time they came to the wedding circuit. Bridal tracksuits made their way onto the runway and we think they are absolutely perfect for an after-party!

Above: Bridal jumpsuit by Gracy Accad

Courtesy of Elie Saab

The Bridal Power Suit

Brides should be ready to go from the board room down the aisle! Power-suiting was one of our favorite trends on the bridal runways this season.

Above: Wedding dress by Elie Saab

Courtesy of Cushnie

Shrugs

Bridal capes had a moment—such a Snow White vibe! But it's time to usher in the season of the shrug. We saw wraps and shrugs pop up at Cushnie and Monique Lhuillier.

Above: Wedding dress by Cushnie

Bright Jewel-Tone Accents

Pastels are still here to stay when it comes to wedding dresses, but this season was all about jewel-tone accents. Deeper and more vibrant hues adorned embroideries and were factored into ombré skirts and as metallic accents in many of our favorite collections.

Above: Wedding dress by Monique Lhuillier

Photo by FirstView

Black Wedding Dresses

The boldest of brides are wearing black down the aisle next season. In dramatic full silhouettes, the black wedding gown made quite a statement at Ines di Santo and Hayley Paige.

Above: Ines di Santo

Photo by FirstView

Extreme Highs and Lows

We love a high-low moment here, and this season took the trend to the extreme. In full bouffant skirts, ballerina-inspired tutus, or even a sleek minimalist look—mini skirts got mini-er and paired with long trains for a dramatic effect.

Above: Wedding dress by Ines di Santo

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