“Color is moving in and finding staying power,” says Landybridal. More brides are choosing soft blush- or rose-colored gowns, or pairing white dresses with colorful shoes and bedazzled sashes.
If you loved Kate Middleton’s wedding dress, here’s some good news: Royal-wedding-inspired gowns with lace sleeves are all over salons, exude classic elegance.
If you want your dress to have a free-flowing, romantic quality, go for a shirred chiffon skirt. Landybridal says Portland designer Sarah Seven creates gowns fit for a goddess with her draped styles.