Winter Wedding Dress Trends

By Haiden Steingass

If you are considering or already in the midst of planning a winter wedding, you likely don’t shy away from being bold and unique Winter weddings provide a per fec t oppor tunit y to do so with some of the most gorgeous, one-of-a-kind wedding dresses you won’t see during any other season Before you say yes to the dress, take a look at these winter wedding dress trends to help you find the per fec t fit for your big day.

Tr y a high-neck, super-simple gown.

Think Meghan Mark le. Simplicity in bridal gowns is being embraced, thanks to the new duchess The modest, no-glitz-and-glam look is a huge trend this season

Skip the cold, and head down south with a beachy, lace dress.

Maybe you don’t want to embrace the coz y winter wedding vibes that are all over Pinterest Nothing wrong with that! If you and your future spouse don’t want to trek through the snow this season, plan a destination wedding and find a beachy dress to match Flowing lace dresses are per fec t for the occasion

Pick a dress with a bow.

You’ve seen giant bows on shoes and handbags, but they ’re finally gracing wedding dresses this season Whether it ’s placed at your waist or tied in the back, a bow would add a bit of flare to a simple, elegant dress

Incorporate floral.

Go for a detachable train.

The long, room-length trains are an older tradition, but they are coming back in a more convenient form Tr y out a dress that allows you to wear a train during the ceremony (nothing shouts “here comes the bride” more than a 10-foot train following you) but can be removed for the reception.

Tr y an off-the-shoulder wedding dress.

This wildly popular fashion trend has made its way into bridal, bringing back a classic, oldfashioned look.

If you choose a winter wedding, you’ll have to sacrifice an outdoor venue with nature surrounding you. However, you can bring nature indoors with accents of floral on your dress. Hints of added color in the form of stitched flowers are a bold new trend this season, but you can always keep with the all-white look, too

Worried about the cold? Go for long-sleeves and faux-fur wraps

A strapless or sleeveless dress is what most people dream of when they think about their wedding gown, but winter weddings offer the oppor tunity for stunning long-sleeved dresses. Sleeves don’t have to cover up, necessarily, though Sheer lace sleeves look incredible and keep you just warm enough inside the venue Another trend that ’s all over Pinterest is the faux-fur wrap, draped around brides and bridesmaids to keep them just a tad warmer when tak ing outdoor photos a