Over the past few years, New York Bridal Fashion Week has become the place to determine wedding dress trends for the year ahead. After all, it’s where the top bridal brands showcase their new designs, and buyers decide what will be placed in bridal salons around the globe.
And during the spring 2027 presentations, which took place last week, there were plenty of clear standouts for the kinds of wedding dresses or tailoring we might find hitting the aisles of celebrations next year. Certain silhouettes, fabrics, and aesthetics have made a clear impact across collectsions—and while “timeless,” traditional looks still have a serious footing in the bridal world, those looking for something different won’t be disappointed either.
Ahead, we predict the wedding dress trends we will see everywhere at the start of the 2027 wedding season.
Lots of Lace
We aren’t lying when we say that lace was seen in almost every single preview we attended at Bridal Fashion Week. While many designers kept to more classic constructions to appeal to the traditional customer, that was not the case in every collectsion. Some played with delicate details by layering in French Chantilly lace with appliqués or placing it beneath sheer layers of other fabrics to give a subtle hint of pattern. Others used it to create boudoir-inspired looks or dreamy trim on veils. Lace was also used for sheer tops in cool two-piece ensembles, chic coats, and unexpected trains—and even used to create two-tonal contrasts layered with beautiful black suits in at least two collectsions. We predicted it as the biggest rising trend of 2026, but we can clearly see that lace will be the wedding fabric of 2027, no matter your bridal style.
Asymmetrical Details
One angle we’re loving in the bridal world this season is the embrace of asymmetry. Subtle—and not so subtle—intrigue has been added to quite a few wedding looks with an off-balance approach. We frequently saw sashes placed on just one side of a garment that made for a cool draping effect, while also providing a piece that could double as a chic neck scarf or shawl. For brides seeking a hint of sexiness in their ensembles, find styles that use asymmetry to create a subtle peek of sheer tulle or lace for an elegant reveal.
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The bride won’t necessarily be dressed all in white this coming year. Instead, they may turn to this season’s selections in pastel pinks and blues, deep creams, or even soft grays for their celebrations. While these gowns may be a step away from the traditional color ascribed to brides, they’ve been cut in such show-stopping, bridal-inspired silhouettes that no one would mistake this for a guest dress. Rather than being bold and bright, these soft, muted hues bring a vintage romance to the bridal wardrobe.
Halter Necklines
We have a feeling the halter will be the coolest neckline of the 2027 wedding season. Chic and sensual, this neckline allows for both coverage at the bust and a sexy reveal with an open back. While we’ve seen this neckline in many a reception dress over the last few years, designers are also bringing this shape to more dramatic ballgowns that can make an impact down the aisle. Styles with textural details like jacquard, lace, or even faux feather tendrils—as shown in Danielle Frankel’s latest collectsion—make this clean silhouette anything but boring.
While layers of tulle, horsehair, crinoline, and petticoats can lend a wedding gown structure, bridal designers this season are also leaning into their draping skills to create movement, direction, and body in their garments. Grecian-inspired drapes across the hips of column dresses in collectsions brought softness and subtlety to looks. Other designers have used draping in their ballgown skirts to create more subtle takes on basque waistlines, while also crafting organic intrigue as the fabric billows to the floor. Those looking for this romantic artistry in their wedding wardrobes are sure to find a piece this season that fits their style.
The peplum is back—and it’s nothing like the styles that scarred us in the 2010s. The bridal take on this waist-defining silhouette is subtle and chic. A tailored jacket in a Markarian set provides a hint of exaggeration to flow seamlessly with your body, while Poeza placed a few extra lace ruffles at the waistline to give a whimsical flounce rather than something overwhelming. A more traditional caged peplum seen at Mira Zwillinger still appears modern and soft thanks to the brand’s signature appliqués, while Danielle Frankel goes bold with layers and layers of sequin for a dramatic party-ready shape.
It seems like everyone is looking to add a vintage piece to their bridal wardrobe these days. While we love a “something old,” those who love a retro look don’t necessarily have to go digging to find a piece that feels pulled from an earlier time. Many designers are looking back to classic silhouettes and finding inspiration for designs that appear to be from another era, but with a modern twist. Best of all, these designs can be made-to-order to fit you perfectly on your big day.
