11 Wedding Dress Trends to Get You Excited for 2017

And we’re off! It’s phase one of engagement season, and next year’s weddings are just over the horizon. We’ve compiled our designers’ top 2017 wedding dress trends, from the chic and romantic to the downright unforgettable. Keep scrolling to see if your favorite forecast makes an appearance…

Bell Sleeves
For the bride with flowers in her hair, bell sleeves are a major comeback this season. Channel the magic with long-sleeved Malone or boho-chic favorite Gabriella (Sottero and Midgley).

Off-the-Shoulder
More of a perennial favorite than a new trend, the off-the-shoulder look is only getting better. Evoke a classic Hollywood vibe with Afton or Zulani by Maggie Sottero.

Minimalism
Simple satin wedding dresses, elegant chiffon skirts, clean silhouettes… the latest minimalist gowns are anything but boring. Ditch the frills with pretty ballgown Anita (Maggie Sottero), or the classic styling of Linda (Rebecca Ingram).

Crisscross Straps
Feminine and alluring, crisscross straps are the perfect finish to an open-back gown. Take advantage of this flattering trend with Bristol (Sottero and Midgley) and Marjorie (Rebecca Ingram).

Nude-Hued Dresses
White is classic, but off-white is delightfully unexpected. Shimmer in Alba’s (Sottero and Midgley) champagne colorway, or opt for luxe dimension in Kylie (Maggie Sottero).

Illusion Low Necklines
It’s the plunging V that’s less prone to mishaps. Styles like Mietra (Maggie Sottero) and Julie (Rebecca Ingram) flatter your décolletage without giving it the spotlight.

Low Back + Illusion
Understated yet sensual, these low-back gowns opt for illusion accents and distinctive lace details. Sottero and Midgley’s Mattea and Maggie Sottero’s Nola are classic fit-and-flares with an unexpectedly cool twist.

Netting
Intrigued? We don’t blame you! Suzanne by Sottero and Midgley features laser-cut lace and textured netting, layered over the comfiest, most luxurious jersey you’ll ever slip into—we promise.

Strategically Placed Details
Get coverage in all the right places with Blanche by Maggie Sottero, featuring beaded lace appliques over an illusion bodice and illusion long sleeves. Hoping for a little less nude? Delicate floral lace shimmers along the plunging neckline and illusion off-the-shoulder sleeves in Shae (Maggie Sottero).

Illusion-Length Gowns
For when it’s business at the ceremony, party at the reception—romantic Hudson Marie (Maggie Sottero) and vintage-inspired Annika Leigh (Sottero and Midgley) are perfect for your next-level nuptials.

Unique Trains
Statement backs are one thing, but how about a statement train? Odette by Maggie Sottero features striking cutouts comprised of illusion lace appliques and embroidered accents. And for the chic and trendsetting bride, Bristol by Sottero and Midgley showcases a petal-shaped hemline trimmed in lace appliques.

Excited for 2017 or what? Check out WeddingWire’s list of forecasted trends, and start planning with our comprehensive wedding budget breakdown.