Best Wedding Dress Trends from Bridal Fashion Week Fall 2018 Collections

Bridal fashion week just wrapped with their Fall 2018 collections and as always there was so much to see.  There are always trends that pop up across the collections.  This time there were some good wedding dress trends that excited me and some not so great trends, at least in my humble opinion.

So, let’s start with the bad.

There were two wedding dress trends that were on the runway that I was not a big fan of.  The first was tiered dresses where the dress looked kind of like a wedding cake.  There were horizontal lines (done in different ways) that just seemed to cut off the body in strange ways.  I didn’t think they were particularly flattering.  And come on, if they aren’t flattering on a model, then they probably won’t look great on normal women.

The second wedding dress trend I didn’t like was the see-through nude dresses.  They reminded me of the Kardashians.  And while I’m all for feeling and looking sexy, they just didn’t feel tasteful.  Seeing your underwear or your crotch on your wedding day just doesn’t seem to focus on love.  Or maybe it does, just a different kind of love…

But, don’t despair, there were some good wedding dress trends on the runway too.  Here were the best wedding dress trends from the Fall 2018 collections.

Best Wedding Dress Trends from the Fall 2018 Collections

The most exciting trend is that it seems as though strapless wedding dresses have finally come to an end!  Yay!  While there were definitely strapless dresses on the runway, they weren’t the dominant style of dress, which I think is awesome.  Don’t get me wrong, strapless dresses can be great.  But, I find for many women, it’s not the most flattering.  So, seeing more options with varied sleeves is wonderful.

Non-Strapless Wedding Dresses

Wedding dress by Ines Di Santo Fall 2018 Bridal

An Ines Di Santo cap sleeve wedding dress with an illusion neckline.

Wedding dress by Modest by Mon Cheri Fall 2018 Bridal

A Modest by Mon Cheri long sleeve boatneck patterned wedding dress.

Wedding dress by Lili Hod Fall 2018 Bridal

A long sleeve collared wedding dress by Lihi Hod.

Wedding dress by Laure de Sagazen Fall 2018 Bridal

A Laure de Sagazan scalloped wedding dress.

Wedding dress by Naeem Khan Fall 2018 Bridal

A super detailed wedding dress by Naeem Khan.

Wedding dress by Inbal Dror Fall 2018 Bridal

A sheer shirtdress by Inbal Dror.

Wedding dress by Temperley Fall 2018 Bridal

A swingy wedding dress by Temperley.

Wedding dress by Rosa Clara Fall 2018 Bridal

A Rosa Clara wedding dress with cape (Photo credit: Estudio Outumuro)

Deep V Wedding Dresses

Another good wedding dress trend I kept seeing were wedding dresses with deep v neckline.  It works with all different dress styles from modern and sleek to sheer to lace.  Now, this is how you do sexy.

Deep V wedding dress by Marchesa Fall 2018 Bridal

A soft lace wedding dress by Marchesa.

Deep V wedding dress by Carolina Herrera Fall 2018 Bridal

A sleek Carolina Herrera wedding dress with not just one, but two v’s.

Deep V wedding dress by Elie Saab Fall 2018 Bridal

A glittery Elie Saab wedding dress with a long veil.

Deep V wedding dress by Galia Lahav Fall 2018 Bridal

A sheer Galia Lahav wedding dress with fern details (Photo credit: Thomas Concordia)

Off the Shoulder Wedding Dresses

Off the shoulder dresses were also very prominent and still going strong from last season.  While this style doesn’t work for everyone, the variations of off the shoulder looks allow you to find the one you like best.  I think they’re a fun take on a strapless dress without being strapless.

Off the shoulder wedding dress by Azul by Liancarlo Fall 2018 Bridal

This Azul by Liancarlo wedding dress is both an off the shoulder and a deep v.

Off the shoulder wedding dress by Lela Rose Fall 2018 Bridal

A sweet two-piece wedding dress with flutter sleeves by Lela Rose.

Off the shoulder wedding dress by Zuhair Murad Fall 2018 Bridal

An embroidered wedding dress with a sweetheart neckline by Zuhair Murad.

Off the shoulder wedding dress by Marchesa Fall 2018 Bridal

A modern yet retro Marchesa with puff sleeves.

Off the shoulder wedding dress by Marchesa Notte Fall 2018 Bridal

A textured Marchesa Notte wedding dress.

Colored Wedding Dresses

And lastly, my favorite wedding dress trend – colored dresses!  Adding a bit (or a lot) of color is so much fun.  Very non-traditional, but I love it!  You usually can find one or two wedding dresses with color during fashion week, but there were quite a few this time and I’m really enjoying it. Within this trend, I’m also seeing a lot of detail from prints to beading to sparkle which just gives you way more options.

Colored wedding dress by Carolina Herrera Fall 2018 Bridal

A kelly green belt adds the perfect touch to this Carolina Herrera wedding dress.

Colored wedding dress by Romona Keveza Fall 2018 Bridal

Golden flowers and leaves flutter down this coffee colored Romona Keveza wedding dress.

Colored wedding dress by Badgley Mischka Fall 2018 Bridal

A gold and black regal wedding dress by Badgley Mischka

Colored wedding dress by Inbal Dror Fall 2018 Bridal

The blush and silver sparkles make this Inbal Dror wedding dress straight out of a fairytale.

Colored wedding dress by Sareh Nouri Fall 2018 Bridal

An asymmetrical wedding dress with a hidden blue brocade design by Sareh Nouri (Photo credit: Mani Zarrin).

Colored wedding dress by Galia Lahav Fall 2018 Bridal

A light minty green floral wedding dress by Galia Lahav (Photo credit: Thomas Concordia)

Colored wedding dress by Hayley Paige Fall 2018 Bridal

A Hayley Paige multi-colored wedding dress with fringe (Photo credit: JLM couture)

Colored wedding dress by Reem Acra Fall 2018 Bridal

Gold design details adorn this sheer dress by Reem Acra.

Colored wedding dress by Carolina Herrera Fall 2018 Bridal

A lavender floral printed wedding dress by Carolina Herrera.

Colored wedding dress by Sophia Tolli by Mon Cheri Fall 2018 Bridal

A Sophia Tolli by Mon Cheri black beaded wedding dress.

Weren’t those some great wedding dresses?  Definitely my favorites and the best wedding dress trends from the Fall 2018 collections.

There is one more photo I wanted to share, this gorgeous veil by Elie Saab.  I know veils aren’t super popular or trendy, but I’m hoping ones like this will be.  Because I bet if you had a detailed veil like this, you’d be on board.  It’s a gorgeous hair piece.

So, now I’d love to hear from you!  What was your favorite trend?  Or your favorite dress?  Please share it with us in a comment below.

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