For spring 2019, bridal designers were more daring than ever. While most of them still stuck to an overall theme of ethereal, white, and dreamy, there was a refreshing range of options for new silhouettes, colorful gowns, and pantsuits.
Whether or not you’re shopping for a wedding gown (admit it, they’re fun to look at!), scroll ahead for some beautiful spring wedding inspiration.
Viktor & Rolf
Every season, we love every single gown Viktor & Rolf makes. They’re always show-stoppers and they’re always creatively fashioned, like this classic ball gown that’s reinvented with a subtle polka-dot pattern and bows made out of tulle.
Amsale
Sadly, this was the celebrated Amsale Aberra’s final collection, as she passed away a few weeks before the show. This minimalist long-sleeved gown cements her legacy of simple modernism.
Galia Lahav
Galia Lahav’s take is always sexy, but it was nice to see this season mix in traditional elements of lace on mermaid gowns.
Danielle Frankel
Newcomer Danielle Frankel’s debut on the bridal market scene last year filled a major gap in the market: few bridal designers focus on modern tailoring and sleek pieces. For her sophomore collection she continued to mix the old with the new, like this button down, off-the-shoulder ’90s-inspired gown.
Monique Lhuillier
I loved every single gown in Monique Lhuillier’s presentation, Lhuillier thought of the collection as an homage to Meghan Markle, if she were to be commissioned to make her dress. This slightly sheer plunging neckline gown with hand-embroidered florals was a clear favorite.
Vera Wang
Heavy tulle and heavy color were on display at the Vera Wang presentation, and though it was a risk for the veteran designer, it paid off. This hand-painted gown was even more stunning in person, with the colors softly flowing from each layer of tulle, making a bold statement ever so lightly.
Jenny Packham
For the designer’s 30th birthday, Packham wanted to fuse the past with the present. All of the gowns had elements of her signature understated glamour, but it was nice to see renditions like this cap-sleeve gown that had a delicately beaded bodice.
Reem Acra
Reem Acra presented an incredible show during Barcelona Bridal Week, but this gown in particular blew me away – it was a real-life Cinderella moment.
Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood
The entire collection was composed of ivory gowns in very anti-traditional shapes – a combination you rarely see in this market. I loved the layers, proportions, and avant-garde silhouettes Kronthaler was willing to go for, like this tulle creation.
Pronovias
It’s always sexy for the Pronovias bride, and I loved to see the interpretation of what is sexy be expounded upon. The shape of this gown reminded me of the iconic Versace gown worn by Elizabeth Hurley. Though I never thought of it as a bridal gown, this was one of my favorites over the past couple of weeks.
Inmaculada Garcia
This season, Inmaculada García made a return to her roots, reverting to clean lines with feminine touches. Each piece had its own personality, and the little details like the ruffle trim and crossed neckline on this gown didn’t go unnoticed.
This post was originally published in April 2018. It has been updated.
