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From corseted bodices and gold dresses to mini wedding dresses, these dresses and designs are having a major spotlight as well as a comeback because brides are ditching the traditional wedding dresses that have been admired for decades.
Brides this season are going for high-fashion, chic and modern dresses with a little bit of a twist.
Whether it is a wedding dress with less fabric or going with something that is not white.
Here are this season wedding dresses and designs that
stole the spotlight:
A bold and gold wedding dress
A gold wedding dress is definitely something out of the ordinary, and not everyone can make a gold wedding dress look so chic yet appealing to the eye; however, this bride pulled it off.
Breaking the tradition of having a white wedding dress, she chose a gold corseted-bodice dress, with the centre of the metal top being designed with a jewellery piece.
Even though it is an uncommon choice of a colour, it is bold and definitely broke the internet.
A mini wedding dress
A lot of brides choose a short wedding dress for an after-party or reception, but for this bride, it was the moment and the dress she chose to walk down the aisle wearing.
Even though the mini wedding dress trend was very popular back in the 1980s and 90s, they are making a bold comeback and many brides, such as Charli XCX, who went viral because she walked down the aisle in a minimalistic mini dress.
A corseted-bodice wedding dress
Who wouldn’t want to look snatched daily? Let alone their wedding day? This year, we have seen so many brides go for the corseted-bodice wedding dress and look stunning.
Lauren Sánchez walked the aisle in a white gown and kept it classic yet elegant in a long corseted-bodice dress that featured long sleeves.
Sánchez was not the only 2025 bride who wanted to look snatched on her wedding day because Demi Lovato also stunned in a gorgeous wedding dress that stole the spotlight.
2025 has certainly been a year of gorgeous brides who did not compromise for their big day.
Necklines and sleeves
Necklines play a crucial role in framing the face and accentuating the bride’s décolletage.
This season, expect to see a variety of neckline trends, from plunging V-necks and elegant high necklines to romantic off-the-shoulder styles and ethereal illusion designs.
Brides can choose a neckline that flatters their figure and complements their personal style, creating a captivating and alluring look.
Sleeves are another focal point in wedding dress trends for 2025. Long sleeves continue to become increasingly popular and charm brides to be with their timeless elegance, while short sleeves bring a touch of modernity.
Many brides are wanting variety, and we will be seeing more detachable sleeves to achieve multiple looks from one gown.
Edwardian sleeves make a statement, adding volume and drama to the overall look or choosing intricate lace or sheer fabric sleeves like a georgette to create fairy tale inspired looks with a contemporary edge.
Brides can express their style through various sleeve styles, ensuring a unique and memorable bridal ensemble.
V-neck wedding dresses
A flattering neckline that draws attention to the face. The plunging V-neck wedding dresses are very popular this year.
This deep V usually plunges to the waist and is most times teamed with a strap or sleeve.
As to how much of your bust you want revealed in this V is up to you. Your dressmaker can insert a nude colour insert so you are well covered but still gives the illusion of a Deep V cut away. — weddingguide
Peter Tanyanyiwa