6 Gorgeous Wedding Dress Trends 2021 Brides Have to Choose From
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During these rare and unprecedented times, so many brides are left scrambling, wondering whether or not it makes sense to postpone their weddings or elope. Should they cancel their wedding-dress appointments or rather schedule a virtual one? There is no denying the fact that social distancing will remain the norm for a while, and the idea of a wedding dress (a big, important detail for a lot of brides!) may remain just that, for now: an idea.
"A wedding stands for hope and trust. Two values we need now."
"In this difficult time we think it's important to dream. A wedding stands for hope and trust. Two values we need now," Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren stated in their press release for the Viktor & Rolf Spring 2021 Mariage gowns, which are inspired by classical gardens.
We're the first to agree that a wedding ceremony is a symbol of marriage, and the marriage itself is what sticks — dresses, flowers, shoes, and cakes, these are all just details. Just the comfort of knowing that your partner will be there down the line might allow you to open your mind to the idea of dreaming about the little things — and a wedding dress is a fine place to start.
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Surprise Skirts
How whimsical are these half-and-half dresses, as I call them, which feature structured bodices and wispy layers of tulle or chiffon as the full skirt underlay?
Sophie et Voilà Spring 2021
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Surprise Skirts
Christian Siriano 2021
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Surprise Skirts
Bliss Monique Lhuillier Spring 2021
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Surprise Skirts
BHLDN Spring 2021
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Surprise Skirts
Viktor & Rolf Spring 2021
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Surprise Skirts
Sophie et Voilà Spring 2021
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Surprise Skirts
Nouvelle Amsale Spring 2021
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Surprise Skirts
Justin Alexander Signature Fall 2021
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Surprise Skirts
Leanne Marshall Fall 2021
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Surprise Skirts
Romona Keveza Bridal Collection Fall 2021
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Sheer Details
I love the idea that a touch of sheer fabric — however small — can provide a little something extra, even if, in reality, it requires less fabrication and bares some serious skin (Reem Acra, I'm looking at you and your see-through side panel!).
Nouvelle Amsale Spring 2021
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Sheer Details
Self-Portrait summer/pre-fall 2021
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Sheer Details
Savannah Miller Spring 2021
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Sheer Details
Erdem White Collection 2021
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Sheer Details
Reem Acra Spring 2021
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Sheer Details
Dan Jones Spring 2021
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Sheer Details
Eisen Stein Miracle Collection 2021
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Sheer Details
Vera Wang Fall 2021
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Sheer Details
Ines by Ines Di Santo
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Sheer Details
Ines Di Santo Couture
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Sheer Details
Justin Alexander Signature Fall 2021
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Sheer Details
Alexandra Grecco Botanica 2021
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Intricate Embroidery
Whether it's lace or beading, I'm completely mesmerized by the detail and handiwork that went into some of these gowns, most of which feature full sleeves and add-ons like a little matching bolero or veil, showing how bridal designers went "all out" for the 2021 bride.
Reem Acra October 2021
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Intricate Embroidery
Christian Siriano 2021
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Intricate Embroidery
Eisen Stein Miracle Collection 2021
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Intricate Embroidery
Self-Portrait summer/pre-fall 2021
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Intricate Embroidery
BHLDN Spring 2021
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Intricate Embroidery
Anne Barge Fall 2021
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Intricate Embroidery
Grace Loves Lace Elysian Collection 2020/2021
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Intricate Embroidery
Monique Lhuillier Spring 2021
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Intricate Embroidery
Justin Alexander Signature Spring 2021
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Intricate Embroidery
Nouvelle Amsale Spring 2021
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Intricate Embroidery
Justin Alexander Signature Spring 2021
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Intricate Embroidery
Ines Di Santo Couture
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Unstructured
The idea of a shapeless dress sounds far less romantic than it is when the term meets the bridal world, and the silhouette becomes a gown. These numbers hang beautifully on the figure, rather than falling off. There are details that keep them sexy, like a bare shoulder, but at the end of the day, this trend is chic and certainly most appealing to the fashion-forward bride.
Viktor & Rolf Spring 2021
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Unstructured
BHLDN Spring 2021
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Unstructured
Sophie et Voilà Spring 2021
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Unstructured
Monique Lhuillier Spring 2021
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Cutouts
Cutouts are the one trend that I always imagine will grow old when it comes to bridal. But season after season, designers continue to prove me wrong, offering surprising iterations that are fresh and modern — Viktor & Rolf's cutouts are met with a prim and proper bow, while Sophie et Voilà's cutout separates pants and an elegant satin knot crop top.
Viktor & Rolf Spring 2021
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Cutouts
Self-Portrait summer/pre-fall 2021
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Cutouts
Nouvelle Amsale Spring 2021
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Cutouts
Rebecca Vallance Bridal
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Cutouts
Vera Wang Fall 2021
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Cutouts
Sophie et Voilà Spring 2021
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Cutouts
BHLDN Spring 2021
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Cutouts
Justin Alexander Signature Fall 2021
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Cutouts
Chiffon Overlays Fall 2021
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Cutouts
Rebecca Vallance Bridal
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Chiffon Overlays
Who doesn't love the idea of a dress that looks completely different when you give it a spin or a twirl? This Savannah Miller number is simple and straightforward, but it begs for movement. And when the bride obliges, it becomes so much more than a floor-length sheath.
Savannah Miller Spring 2021
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Chiffon Overlays
ROMONA New York Fall 2021
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Chiffon Overlays
Erdem White Collection 2021
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Chiffon Overlays
Sophie et Voilà Spring 2021
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Chiffon Overlays
Ines by Ines Di Santo
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Chiffon Overlays
Leanne Marshall Fall 2021