A wedding dress, by any other name, is the attire most embraced by brides.
Historically, brides in Western culture have adhered to a stringent set of rules, in large part to showcase the legitimacy of the union.
White was a given, thanks to Queen Victoria and connotations of purity and virtue. Something borrowed was said to bring good fortune, particularly if it came from a happily married friend or relative, while something blue stood for love, purity, and fidelity.
However, as demonstrated by the often-forgotten final ingredient of a “sixpence in your shoe,” context and intentions around why couples marry have evolved over the decades, shedding antiquated trends, and forming new ones.
Which brings us to today, when the way of dress conforms first and foremost to the taste of the bride. Even dresses are no longer a prerequisite, with many brides seeking suits for their upcoming nuptials.
The one-stop-shop for wedding vendors in Canberra, Weddings of Canberra, unveils three wedding dress trends to keep an eye on if your Pinterest board is no longer cutting it.
1. ’90s silhouettes
While over-embellishment was everything in pre-pandemic bridal fashion, it has since taken a backseat to the minimalism of the ‘90s. Heavy plain satins and classic lace, spaghetti straps and square necklines; this season is sure to bring more ‘90s-inspired silhouettes, as spotted on 2022 celebrity brides Nicola Peltz Beckham and former Victoria’s Secret Angel, Josephine Skriver.
2. High necklines
Like Grace Kelly wearing Helen Rose down the aisle, Catherine Princess of Wales in Alexander McQueen, and Meghan Markle in Stella McCartney, high necklines will forever be a go-to for the elegant bride. Expect to also see ’70s-inspired halter necks and turtlenecks, both seen on Jennifer Lopez during her 2022 wedding to Ben Affleck.
3. Fairytale gowns
Escapist trends like cottagecore and royaltycore that rose to prominence during the pandemic have unsurprisingly made a major impact on the bridal season. It has never been more socially acceptable to dress like a fairytale princess on your wedding day. Corseted bodices, sweeping off-the-shoulder necklines, and voluminous trains are being worn with dewy, glowy makeup to tie the knot in romantic garden settings, spotted on 2022 celeb brides like Sophia Bush and Eleanor Tomlinson.
Regardless of what you wish to wear down the aisle, you can find the vendors you require while supporting the local wedding industry at weddingsofcanberra.com.au
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