New York Bridal Fashion Week Wedding Dress Trends for 2024

At one of the most thrilling New York Bridal Fashion Weeks in recent memory, the bridal world convened last week. The bridal industry is expanding rapidly, as shown by the large runway shows, intense presentations, and market demos that designers used to present their autumn 2024 collections. These events also made it evident that bridal fashion is becoming more innovative, with many daring and avant-garde designs.

Even though every collection had its own distinct style, there were several looks that were featured in every presentation. Are you curious about 2024's biggest wedding dress trends? See what stood out during the most recent shows by reading on.

Floral Appliqués

Even though flowers are often associated with spring, practically every autumn collection incorporated the theme in novel ways. Using appliqués to create distinctive three-dimensional floral moments was one particularly noteworthy trend. These designs demonstrate that flowers are blooming for the upcoming wedding season. From delicate rosettes at the bustlines of dresses at Alexandra Grecco to textural white and light green petals along a stunning column dress by Monique Lhuillier to grand organza additions in Milla Nova's gender-neutral capes and jackets, these looks are sure to turn heads.

Bows

Balletcore's influence has caused dramatic looped fabric and small ribbons to become more popular in the bridal scene this next year.

The bow, which was formerly only an ornament, is now a crucial component of many gowns for the autumn of 2024. Elie Saab even fully embraced the trend with a collection that moulded bustlines that resembled bows and bejewelled bows into bodices. In the upcoming year, a lot of brides should enjoy this motif's charm.

Structural Shapes

The emergence of the 90s slip-style silhouette has challenged designers to embrace their inner maximalist. With lavish ballgown skirts, huge eruptions of tulle and lace, and inventive uses of boning to create creative shapes, this season's dress collection does not hold back.

The designers' Esé Azénabor collection in particular caught our attention with its unusually exquisite creations that pushed bridal fashion into the avant-garde.

Dramatic Overskirts

Nowadays, a lot of couples choose to have second (and even third) look weddings, so designers have started coming up with ways to provide brides options that give them more value for their money. An overskirt gives you the freedom to quickly remove layers of fabric to show a more fitting silhouette if you simply desire a dramatic look for a period of your wedding. In order to create a sophisticated shape contrast, several designers, including Enaura, embraced this trend and paired magnificent column dresses with stunning overskirts that had lengthy trains. Reem Acra and Monique Lhuillier also saw a surge in hemlines, with their sultry minis transformed into formal gowns for the transition from ceremony to after-party.

Bold Color

You can't always count on seeing the bride in white the following year. This season, colour was a common sight at presentations.

Ines Di Santo and Honor's collections featured dreamy, fanciful touches courtesy of pastel pinks and blues, while Galia Lahav and Nadia Manjarrez provided black designs for the gothic marrier. Couples who wish to break with convention after the wedding might find a splash of colour in many of the little outfits included in the collections.

Unique Veils

In 2024, brides seeking trendy accessories should take into account the variety of veils available in various collections. To add drama to a ceremonial appearance, there were plenty of intricate embroidery, eye-catching appliqués, and vintage-inspired lace trim options. This quirky accessory can be used to include other trends, such as the strong shapes seen in Halfpenny London's all-over tulle design and the blooms repeated in Alexandra Grecco's veils.

Pants

Not every bride wears a dress, and this season, a lot of designers have produced stunning designs that honour this fact. Highlights included a striking jumpsuit at Viktor and Rolf with a fluttering overskirt and a sensual, lingerie-inspired short set that caused a stir at the Rime Arodaky runway show. Many designers also included trousers, which could be worn underneath chic bustiers as an alternative to a full skirt for a more comfortable transition later in the evening.

Drop-Waist Silhouettes

In the realm of bridal fashion, the drop-waist trend has had a significant impact for 2024. This silhouette feels current and beautifully highlights shape when paired with the emergence of exposed corsetry. Lihi Hod and other designers are tying the silhouette into stunning ball gowns, while Nadia Manjarrez and other designers have highlighted the shape in collections with dramatic bustiers over skirts.