5 Wedding Dress Trends from Spring 2025 Bridal Fashion Week

bride wearing a drop waist ball gown — Courtesy of Nadia Manjarrez Bridal

Though New York Bridal Fashion Week has come to an end, it's only the beginning for brides-to-be who are on the lookout for their dream wedding dress. Not only that, but the end of Bridal Fashion Week always produces a new crop of trends that brides can expect to see (and possibly embrace) this year and beyond. In short, if you're planning to embark on your dress shopping journey, now's the time to start your search—especially since the Spring 2025 season delivered a variety of fresh styles that are truly fit for individuals of all aesthetics.

Need proof? Simply follow the trends. Mark Ingram, for example, showcased a collection of dresses that are at once vintage and contemporary, embracing drop-waists but with a modern touch. Or, take a look at Marchesa's line, which features angelic-like and dynamic gowns for brides who aren't afraid to be bold and glamorous on their big day. Danielle Frankel and Dana Harel even debuted ensembles that spotlight a popular 1980s silhouette—the bubble hemline—while brands like Alejandra Alonso Rojas and Louvienne x Scorcesa released contemporary looks that include the color black.

But that's not all, which is why we rounded up the top New York Bridal Fashion Week trends from the Spring 2025 collections. Read on for a full breakdown of what you can expect to see down the aisle these upcoming months.

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Drop Waists

Drop-waist silhouettes made a huge comeback this Bridal Fashion Week season; almost every collection featured a gown with this vintage design. And though the aesthetic isn't new within the bridal fashion space, designers—including Mark Ingram Bride, CINQ, and Ines Di Santo—opted to take things up a notch and create looks with the modern bride in mind, blending the old world with the new.

Mark Ingram Bride

bride wearing a drop-waist wedding show with two bow details on the bodice — Courtesy of Mark Ingram

CINQ

bride wearing an off-the-shoulder basque drop-waist wedding dress — Courtesy of CINQ

Ines Di Santo

drop-waist tulle ball gown with a sheer corset bodice — Courtesy of Ines Di Santo

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Angelic Silhouettes

This season, many designers decided to use tulle and organza to create angelic-like designs fit for the most ethereal brides. Just look at the gowns debuted by Marchesa, Honor, and Nordeen, and you'll quickly notice how the Spring 2025 collections featured pieces that would gracefully float down any wedding day aisle.

Marchesa

off-the-shoulder ruffled tulle ball gown — Courtesy of Marchesa

Honor

sheer tulle wedding dress with hot pants underneath — Photo by Yelena Yemchuck

Nordeen

Long Sleeveless White Wedding Gown — PHOTO BY CEDAR & PINES

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Black Detailing

Brands, such as Nadia Manjarrez Bridal, Alejandra Alonso Rojas Bridal, and Louvienne x Scorcesa, to name a few, weren't afraid to play with the color black this season, as many debuted collections that showcased this dark shade (a shift away from pastel hues that previously dominated the wedding fashion space). Between black gowns or black bow details, we absolutely love the contrast black creates when paired with a white or ivory dress.

Nadia Manjarrez Bridal

black wedding dress with a white floral print — Courtesy of Nadia Manjarrez

Alejandra Alonso Rojas Bridal

bride wearing a strapless wedding dress that features two black back bows — Courtesy of Alejandra Alonso Rojas Bridal

Louvienne x Scorcesa

model wearing a bridal jumpsuit with a black back bow — Photo by Madie Ice Photography

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Bubble Hemlines

One key takeaway from the Spring 2025 collections? Fashion trends are cyclical. This fact was further solidified when reviewing collections from brands like Danielle Frankel, Dana Harel, and Monique Lhuillier, who put out dresses that featured bubble hemlines, a silhouette that originated in the late 1950s and was popularized in the 1980s.

Danielle Frankel

model wearing a strapless wedding gown with gloves — Courtesy of Danielle Frankel

Dana Harel

model wearing a strapless wedding hi-low silhouette wedding gown — Courtesy of Dana Harel

Monique Lhuillier Bliss

bride holding a dog on a balcony in italy — Photo by KT Merry

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Less (Fabric) Is More

Daring brides, rejoice! This New York Bridal Fashion Week season featured a plethora of gowns that epitomized boudoir glam. A trend we're coining "less (fabric) is more," many brands—like Andrew Kwon, Bronx and Banco, and Claire Pettibone—opted to produce designs for those truly looking to break the "rules" and sport a look that makes them feel sexy, confident, and one-of-a-kind.