2023 Fall Wedding Dress Trends

2023 Fall Wedding Dress Trends

December 29, 2022
By Kimberly Vernon

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Summer may be over but that does not mean that wedding season is ending anytime soon! While many brides may be accustomed to the classic appeal of a June wedding, more and more brides are now looking to fall as their dream wedding season. As the weather begins to cool down and the gorgeous fall foliage begins to change, autumn marks the perfect time of year to tie the knot. Weddings mark a time of tumultuous change in any person’s life. With this change in season, also comes a change in trends we can expect to see from weddings and brides.

Romance is in the air as many brides are falling in love with autumn weddings. As many couples are getting ready to recite their vows and say “I do” underneath the beautiful fall backdrop this autumn. Perhaps you’re a bride who is getting married this season or an engaged bride-to-be planning her future fall wedding. We are here to help you explore options of different Fall fashion trends we can expect to see at upcoming autumn weddings.

Ceremony Dresses

A wedding is supposed to be one of the best days in your life and so what bride wouldn’t want to look their best? Planning what to wear to a wedding can be a daunting task. Every season in every year brings new wedding dress trends. Are you a maximalist or a minimalist bride? If you’re a bold bride-to-be who’s ready to make a statement on her big day you may be eyeing a ceremony gown with a gorgeous train and immaculate detail. Or maybe you’re a bride who wants to stick with timeless classics of a simple yet stunning floor length dress. No matter what your vibe or sense of style is, we’re here to highlight the wedding dress styles we can expect to see this fall.

Simple and Square

We’ve all heard the phrase “less is more.” To stand out as a bride, sometimes all you really need is a flattering cut that showcases your natural beauty. This past bridal fashion week square necklines were seen on countless wedding gowns on the runway. Square necklines are perfect for showcasing a bride’s collarbone while still maintaining an element of modesty.

Off White

Here comes the bride all dressed in… Off white? Well many of us may be accustomed to the tradition of brides wearing only white dresses on their wedding day, many new brides are straying away from this long-standing tradition. With the warm tones that fall naturally brings, warm neutral colors like ivory, blush, nude, and off-white are growing more and more in the bridal fashion trend setting.

Puffy Princess Sleeves

Nearly every bride dreams of that fairytale love story and wedding. When vying for that picture perfect romance sometimes it helps to look the part! Look and feel like a princess on your big day by wearing a dress with poofy sleeves. Dresses with long sleeves that are big and puffy princess sleeves have become an increasingly popular trend among brides. Some dresses have the puffy sleeves built in while others may be already sleeveless dresses and come with detachable puffy sleeves.

Dramatic Tulle

Is it me? Am I the drama?? For brides that love and live for the Drama, it’s important to have a big voluptuous gown to match your big and boisterous personality. Layered tulle skirts have been seen on countless bridal runways and are for sure going to be a big trend this fall.

Reception Dresses

The wedding reception is the time of the event where the bride and groom finally get to kick back, relax, have a couple cocktails, greet their friends and families, and dance the night away. While incredibly gorgeous, big wedding gowns may not be the most convenient to remain in for the entirety of the night. Many brides love the idea of being able to slip into something a little more comfortable yet still fabulously stylish during their reception. I mean come on, why have one fabulous look when you could have two (or better yet multiple!) Having multiple wedding dresses is becoming a societal norm among brides and this fall reception dress trends that we can expect to see at upcoming weddings this autumn.

Fun Flirty Cocktail

Get ready to rock a short dress on your wedding day! Once the ceremony and bridal photos are complete, brides can get comfy and get ready for the party by changing into a midi or cocktail dress. Cocktail hour is a favorite part of a wedding itinerary, why not enjoy it in a fabulous cocktail dress?

Transitional Gowns

Get more bang for your buck by purchasing one gown that can be styled numerous ways! For brides that want to stick to one solo wedding gown, but still want the drama of an outfit change, consider exploring the option of getting a transitional gown. Transitional gowns can range from dresses with overskirts to even short dresses or rompers with skirts that are detachable.

#GirlBoss Bridal Blazers

Blazers are big this fall! This trend comes as no shock to many of us who are in the loop with the “it girl“ aesthetic that has been all over TikTok. I mean who wouldn’t want to look like a #girlboss on their big day? For brides that aren’t like regular brides, but are cool brides try rocking a bridal blazer for your second look at your wedding!

Big Bubbly Bows

Another maximalist trend that would be perfect for a second wedding look, are dresses with big bows! There’s just something about BIG over the top bows on dresses that is fun, flirty, and youthful in a fabulous way.

Bridal Jumpsuits

Last but certainly not least, are bridal jumpsuits! Jumpsuits make for the perfect outfit choice to celebrate a wedding reception in. Jumpsuits can be styled in numerous different ways, from being chic and elegant to fun and vivacious. End the night in style and comfort by slipping into one of these stunning bridal jumpsuits.

Weddings are a celebration of love and commitment that couples spend months if not years planning and dreaming about. This year’s wedding season has been bigger than ever, as many couples who experienced postponing their weddings are finally getting the chance to tie the knot, so why not tie the knot in style?

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