Start Planning Your Wedding With Our Favorite Bridal Trends for 2018

Real WeddingsWedding Inspo | December 24, 2017


Just engaged? Eager to start planning? Envisioning a timeless occasion that’s still one-of-a-kind? Start planning your wedding with our favorite new bridal trends for 2018. Because, hey, we browse a lot of love- and celebration-themed stuff around here…

The Theme of No Theme
Because freedom!

   
 

Acrylic, Naturally
Chairs, invites, bouquets, centerpieces… virtually anything can be rendered in this ultra-modern material.

   
 

Industrial in Lieu of Rustic
Fairy-lit barns will never go out of style, but 2018 brides are turning to urban-industrial spaces for a sexy + sophisticated vibe.

   
 

Rustic with a Twist
If you’re still loving the wood-and-wildflowers feel, an unexpected palette or elevated venue is sure to impress. Because nobody puts rustic in a corner.

   
 

Unique Shades of Blue
Blue reigns supreme as the most popular and magnetic citizen of the rainbow. Like, it’s the most favored color IN. THE. WORLD. When it comes to choosing your bridesmaid or bouquet palette, get inspired by shades of cornflower, indigo, neon, and byzantine for a delightful twist on the classic.

   
 
   

Dramatic Light Effects
It’s a small investment with a big impact. Who needs bunting when you have gobo lighting?

 
   

A Cake Table With All the Pastries
Instead of one giant (costly) wedding cake, go for a medley of baked goods in various heights, textures, colors, and toppings.

   
 

Put a Ribbon On It
And another, and another, and another.

 
   
 

And as for the gown, browse some of our favorite styles below! Find these modern and romantic styles at a Authorized Retailer near you.

Aspen by Maggie Sottero. Illusion side panels and a keyhole back add a sexy touch to this vintage-inspired wedding dress. This A-Line gown features a bateau neckline and Swarovski crystals atop embellished lace. Lisette by Maggie Sottero. Drama is achieved through an artfully designed illusion back adorned with stunning beaded lace motifs. Delicate jeweled spaghetti straps accent the shoulder, while the plunging V-illusion neckline is also ornamented with Swarovski crystals and embroidered lace. This ball gown wedding dress features a voluminous tulle skirt and is finished with crystal buttons over zipper closure.
Malina by Maggie Sottero. Understated drama is found in this fit and flare wedding dress with a stunning fitted lace bodice, accented with Swarovski crystals, and voluminous tiers of tulle and Chic organza layered throughout the skirt. Finished with sweetheart neckline and inner corset and covered buttons over zipper closure. Beaded lace keyhole coverlet sold separately. Kirstie by Maggie Sottero. Elegant lace appliqués drift atop tulle to create this breathtaking boho wedding dress with sheath silhouette, with a timeless, romantic sweetheart neckline.
AMÉLIE by Sottero and Midgley. Dione organza creates the dramatic princess wedding gown with horsehair layered ballgown skirt, featuring a breathtaking bodice adorned with Swarovski crystals and pearls, plunging illusion V-neckline and back. Bexley by Sottero and Midgley. Modern and romantic, this lace sheath wedding dress with spaghetti straps and V-neckline highlighted with opal beads is unforgettably feminine and chic.
Evan by Sottero and Midgley is the sultry, not too sweet, lace wedding dress destined for your rustic-yet-elegant soiree. Featuring geometric motifs and a deep V-neck and square back, this A-line gets an A+ in polish and charisma. Detachable tulle overskirt (sold separately) adds dimension to this look, and you just can’t say no to those hidden pockets… Mattea by Sottero and Midgley. Refined elegance is found in this chic lace sheath wedding dress; accented with sexy spaghetti straps; demure illusion back and V-neckline. Finished with pearl buttons and zipper closure.
Kaitlyn by Rebecca Ingram. Lace appliqués cascade over tulle in this classic ballgown wedding dress, featuring an illusion off-the-shoulder neckline, accented in lace appliqués with alluring keyhole back. Complete with covered buttons over zipper closure. Unembellished grosgrain belt included. Detachable beaded belt on grosgrain ribbon sold separately. Beatrice by Rebecca Ingram. This vintage-inspired wedding dress features a Verona Chiffon sheath skirt, an elegant lace bodice, and sheer lace comprising the illusion off-the-shoulder over sweetheart neckline and illusion open back. Finished with pearl buttons over zipper closure.
Alexis by Rebecca Ingram. This flirty A-line wedding gown features distinctive crosshatch motifs embellished with Swarovski crystals, delicate beading, and sequins. Illusion details accented in lace appliqués create beautiful back interest. Finished with covered buttons over zipper closure. Allison by Rebecca Ingram. This gorgeous ballgown features a layer of lace appliqués over tulle. A V-neckline and open back with lace illusion trim add hints of alluring romance to this princess wedding dress. Accented with Swarovski crystal belt and embellished straps. Finished with covered buttons and zipper closure.

Love these gorgeous bridal trends for 2018? Click here to see our wedding dress trends for 2020!

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